It made for a very entertaining movie plot, but the question of how old a child must be before they can be legally left home alone in Illinois is a serious question. Plus, Illinois has some of the strictest requirements in the country that could get you in big trouble if a child is below a certain age.
Have you ever heard bad news that is also mixed with some potential good news, too? That could be what's happening with a furniture chain in Illinois that has announced they are declaring bankruptcy and will be closing stores, but there might be a silver lining at the end of it for Illinois, too.
If you're a truck driver, you know that you face the dangers of the road. But, you also know that when and where you stop can be vital to your health also. That's why a new list showing truck stops across America that drivers say are 'too dangerous' is a must-read and 3 of those stops are indeed in Illinois.
To discover the largest and tallest roadside attractions in Illinois, your trip will take you from Chicago down to the southernmost parts of the state. The list includes Guinness record-breakers and two of the tallest symbols of love in the world.
I've never had a burger that I would describe as 'metal' and perhaps that's why I'm missing out. One epic Illinois burger was just ranked among the 10 best burgers in America and it really does rock - almost literally. TV food celebrity Guy Fieri thinks so, too.