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Remember those summer nights in Iowa when fireflies danced in the air? My magic days were spent in Jones County, but it’s a magical sight that’s fading.

A fast-growing scam known as “jugging” is making headlines across the U.S. It's now been found in Illinois and spreading to Iowa, and Wisconsin. Here’s what it is and how to stay safe.

Even if you can't afford more than a "stay-cation" this summer, it doesn't mean that you can't fantasize a little bit about a summer vacation to someplace special by Googling summer vacation spots that appeal to you. That's what Illinoisans have been doing, and here's the list of the 5 most Googled summer getaways by Illinois residents.

Fireworks in Dubuque now come with a new set of rules, just in time for summer celebrations. Let’s see how this affects your Independence Day plans.

Cooper DeJean steps onto the court with Iowa coach Ben McCollum.

You've heard the expression about "how the other half lives," which is a way of pointing out that those with the financial resources get to enjoy certain things that the rest of us could only dream of. We're not getting into how those folks live--we're taking a look at where they eat here in Illinois, Wisconsin, and in some of our neighboring Midwestern states.

For those who've been told that the reason their package(s) has been delayed because of "tariff issues," or "tariff delays," you should feel reasonably certain that you're being scammed or being set up to be scammed. Here's what the Better Business Bureau says you should be doing.

Scams are happening all over the country at all times, but it sure seems as though Illinois residents have been getting hit extra hard over the last few months. Everyone, regardless of age, has a target on them, but attempted scams on seniors are skyrocketing.

The bride's late father was honored in a special way thanks to a surprise "something blue" organized by her mother.

We know all about the wealth that can be found in the bigger cities, but what about shining a spotlight on the smaller, quieter towns in Illinois that are doing real well for themselves? A new study takes a look at Illinois' wealthiest small town, along with the wealthiest small towns in our neighboring states and across the country.