I am Mommy to two beautiful girls and three crazy dogs, so my house is full of love and lots of hair. My husband Spencer and I love spending time with our littles, but while they’re sleeping I craft and he plays handyman since we are consumed with remodeling our home DIY style. I am a proud Rockfordian since birth, so I am passionate about the people, happenings, and assets of this city. If you want to get on my good side, show me a puppy and give me lots of chocolate and Keith Urban.
Lil Zim
Beware! The Inside of This Abandoned Illinois School May Give You Nightmares
Inside photos of abandoned buildings are always creepy, but these photos from an old elementary school in Rockford might just be the creepiest.
‘Potterheads’ Will Love The Unique Speakeasy Hiding Inside An Old Bank Vault in Illinois
If you're a person who loves all things Harry Potter and wishes you could live in a magical world just like his, The Cauldron Chicago might be as close as you'll ever get.
Did You Know This Illinois House is Hiding a Tiny Western Town in the Backyard?
This unique Rockford, Illinois home has a tiny Western town in the backyard and was once the boyhood home of one of Rockford's most famous residents.
IL Police Respond a Domestic Disturbance Call and Found a Chatty Bird Instead
Earlier this week Officers from the Rockton Police Department responded to a possible domestic disturbance call only to discover the problem wasn't caused by a human at all.
Illinois Adults Struggle to Answer These Five 8th Grade American History Questions
Today we took a quick quiz on 8th-grade-level American History, and let's just say it didn't end well for some.
Is the Most Expensive House For Sale in Illinois Really Worth Its Whopping Price Tag?
This Illinois home takes up 8 city lots, and if it sells for the asking price, it will "shatter" the record for the most expensive home ever sold in Chicago.
One Illinois Sandwich Shop Created a Spicy Paczki In Honor of Fat Tuesday
An Italian sandwich shop in Chicago decided to put its own spin on Fat Tuesday this year by creating a giardiniera-flavored paczki.
This Unique Speakeasy in Illinois Will Make Your Ramen Dreams Come True
High Five Ramen in Chicago, Illinois serves up some of the best noodles in the state, but before you enjoy it, you have to figure out how to get in.
Do You Know About Illinois’ Strong Ties to the Raggedy Ann Doll?
We all know what Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls look like, but did you know they started as a special gift from one Illinois man to his daughter?
Is Turning Your Car Around to Avoid a DUI Checkpoint Illegal in Illinois?
Here's one thing you probably shouldn't do the next time you come across a sobriety checkpoint on an Illinois road.