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Want to see the new most affordable Illinois city for 2024? Prepare to be surprised.

September means fall, fall means pretty leaves.

It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down.

What's your idea of fun? Your answer will likely determine whether you agree with a new ranking which claims Illinois is one of the most fun states - again.

A handful of Illinois counties will get to vote on this question in November, kind of. The question is on separating Cook County from the rest of the state and creating a new state. Seven counties will have this question on their ballots this November...

Are you adverse to wheat, but also love pizza? If so, you should know that USA Today readers just named two Illinois places among the best joints in America when it comes to delicious gluten-free pizza.

Sure, Chicago and Illinois are part of the issue, but most Americans cheat on something, whether on their partner or some groceries.

Formula 1 racing continues to expand its global reach and appears to be targeting one of the only countries that hasn't really embraced it yet and that's America. The F1 Arcade is a combination champagne bar, restaurant and simulator center and there's already one United States location and a report says 30 more are to come and there's good reason to believe Illinois could be next.

It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too.

I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago.