Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area Read more from Fresh Air Friendship! This area features a more rugged topography than the rest of the Mackinaw River Valley. On the…

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket, with…

Pace Connect is a new ride hailing service available between O’Hare area businesses and the Rosemont Transit Center during overnight hours, 7 days a week. Anyone can take a ride…

With the Fourth of July this week, we are connecting with our nation’s and state’s history! This week for Stephens Summer Scenes, I’ve compiled state historic sites to visit during…

It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common for days and weeks at a time. And…

We are well into summer and about to celebrate Independence Day this week! Be sure to stay safe and have a sober ride home from any parties or barbecues you…

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…

On July 4th, America celebrates the birth of our nation. Around the holiday, sadly, we often see an increase in impaired driving crashes. From 2017 to 2021, there were 1,460 drivers…

According to the U.S. Air Quality Index, Chicago’s outdoor air quality today is “Unhealthy” due to wildfire smoke blowing in from Canada. We are alerting families about this issue and we…

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced yesterday that as part of ongoing efforts to keep roadsides, interchanges, ramps and shoulders clean of trash and debris, litter removal operations are scheduled…