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According to FBI Statistics, These Are the 10 Most Dangerous Cities in Illinois

Just like in other states, there are unsavory areas in Illinois. As far as danger goes, these are among the most dangerous cities in Illinois.

by Elizabeth Crozier
on Oct 22
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This Is The Most Illinois Sound You’ll Ever Hear, And We Can’t Stop Listening To It

by Megan Todaro
on Apr 10
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Few People Know Illinois Is Home To The Only River In The World That Flows Backward

by Megan Todaro
on Apr 5
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The Little-Known Story Of Peregrine Falcons In Illinois And How They’ve Made A Big Comeback

by Andrea Verschuyl
on Apr 1
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Few People Know The Real Reason Behind Casey, Illinois Becoming The Home of the World’s Largest Things

by Megan Todaro
on Feb 27
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For The First Time In 221 Years, A Rare Double Emergence Of Cicadas Is Expected In 2024 In Illinois

by Linze Rice
on Jan 17
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This Beloved Illinois Covered Bridge Was Damaged By A Semi

by Linze Rice
on Nov 30
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An Earthquake Recently Shook Northern Illinois And Parts Of Neighboring States

by Linze Rice
on Nov 21
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There’s A Deadly Plant Growing In Illinois Yards That Looks Like A Harmless Weed

by Linze Rice
on Jul 25
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The 5 Most Terrifying Drives You Can Possibly Take In Illinois

by Linze Rice
on Jun 15
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This Illinois City Has Been Named One Of The Safest In The U.S.

by Megan Shute
on Oct 21
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According To Safewise, These Are The 10 Safest Cities To Live In Illinois In 2021

by Melissa Mahoney
on May 29
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9 Hidden Gems In Chicago Most People Don’t Know Even Exist

by Elizabeth Crozier
on Aug 15
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Here Are The 10 Richest Counties In Illinois

by Laura
on Dec 30
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