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Hardly anyone these days seems to know how to operate their TV remote, but have you ever wondered why it's commonly referred to as "the clicker"?

The annual spring migration of birds is quite a big deal, but I didn't realize just how many migrating birds cross over Illinois when it happens. In just the past couple of days, over 10 million birds have flown through Illinois' skies on their way to their summer homes, and more are going to be crossing the Land of Lincoln this week.

Obviously we hope this never happens, but if it does, these are the Minnesota towns most at risk.

There's been a long build up to this once-in-every-220-years cicada emergence, and it will all start taking place within the next couple of weeks. With somewhere around a trillion cicadas popping out of the ground, maybe you've wondered what creatures will eat these big, loud bugs, and will you need to rush your dog to the vet if it happens in your yard.

2023 was the warmest year on record, and the National Weather Service has launched a new way to measure the impact of summer heat on our health.

I've seen so many of my friends fall for this. Here's what to avoid, and what to do if it's already happened to you.

Looking for fun camps to send your kids to this summer? Here are 4 camps that Rockford-area parents rave about the most.

My family and I try to go to a zoo every year. Whether it's in Missouri or Illinois, but in figuring out which one to visit this summer I found one Illinois zoo that has more than just animals...it also has ghosts.

If you're flying out of Minnesota's biggest airport this year, there are several construction projects you'll want to watch out for.

A new interactive weather map has launched and there's one particular new color that you need to beware of in Minnesota.

Missouri is known for all things BBQ, and there are so many amazing places to try, but according to some experts, the most beloved dish is not BBQ.

Starting on May 21st, there will be a new way to travel from Minnesota to Chicago, and all for less than a tank of gas.

The number of people that have a landline phone here in the Land of Lincoln will shock you...

You might have heard about an invasion of cicadas creating a huge buzz across the country this year. So are they headed here-- and how loud will they be here in Minnesota?

With Rockford's abundance of food trucks and the much-anticipated return of Food Truck Tuesdays at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, the burning question on every foodie's mind is: will we see new types of food trucks in town soon?

After many years of setbacks, Ho-Chunk Nation announced they're finally breaking ground on a new casino in Beloit, Wisconsin this fall.

The Wisconsin DNR was notified that a fish they tagged was found hundreds of miles away. It actually set a record for the longest-known distance traveled.

If you see these giant, mosquito-looking, long-legged bugs out and about this spring in Minnesota, don't worry, they won't suck your blood like mosquitos do.