When you drive between Wisconsin and Illinois there's really no need for a sign to let you know when you've crossed the Stateline, because the condition of the roads will let you know that you've arrived.
It made for a very entertaining movie plot, but the question of how old a child must be before they can be legally left home alone in Illinois is a serious question. Plus, Illinois has some of the strictest requirements in the country that could get you in big trouble if a child is below a certain age.
Have you ever heard bad news that is also mixed with some potential good news, too? That could be what's happening with a furniture chain in Illinois that has announced they are declaring bankruptcy and will be closing stores, but there might be a silver lining at the end of it for Illinois, too.
We unfortunately do not live in the world of comic books where superheroes always catch the bad guy. In our reality, there are real alleged felons that are on the run from the law. According to the state of Illinois, these are the top 10 most wanted fugitives as of right now.
It's crazy to know this mall was flourishing at one point in time and now it's like a ghost town. Take a deeper look into the International Plaza in Arlington Heights days before demolition.