Groundhog Day is almost here and although we do not have groundhogs in the Treasure State we do have some close relatives like the marmot, ground squirrels and prairie dogs.

The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waking up in her burrow on a mid-September ...

There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look ...

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There you have it, folks – eight of Illinois’ most mind-bending attractions. From rock giants to catsup bottles, from fantasy castles to hippie memorials, the Prairie State is proof that sometimes, ...