Think you’re an expert on farmers markets? Take our quiz and find out! ...

It may be cold outside, but there are plenty of ways to get out and play in the ice and snow. Test your knowledge of some of the wintertime activities you can find in our region. Then, invite your friends out to play these fun sports! ...

Think you know a lot about Christmas in our region? Take our quiz and find out! ...

How well do you know your regional neighbors? Match each question with a community from this list. ...

Many of the most accomplished women in our nation are closely tied to the northern Illinois region. See if you can match each remarkable woman with her description. ...

From U.S. presidents to also-rans and powerful Washington influencers, Illinois and Wisconsin residents have enjoyed a long and colorful connection with the White House. Test your knowledge of presidential history and see if you can identify some of the people from our region who have impacted the executive office. ...

The Midwest is called “the breadbasket of the world,” and nothing goes better with bread than a little cheese. ...

This may be “flyover country,” but our region has led the nation through many important milestones, both in social movements and product innovations. See if you can figure out which state each occasion took place, marking I for Illinois, or W for Wisconsin. ...

Throwback to one of our all-time favorite quizzes! Can you match each critter’s photo to its name? ...

In our ongoing celebration of Illinois’ 200th birthday this year, we look at some amazing women, from many walks of life, with strong connections to northern Illinois, past or present. See if you can match the description to the name. ...