Burt Meyer, the inventive mind behind some of the most enduring toys of the 20th century, has died at the age of 99. His ...

Wicked: For Good is making a major impression in theaters after the first Wicked movie took fans by storm. The world of Oz ...

Children were in awe of their toys 100 years ago. It was a time of colorful simplicity. Toys didn’t need batteries, flashing lights, electronics or a wall outlet to grab a child’s attention. Instead, ...

A beloved part of so many childhoods has been lost. The brilliant mind who helped shape some of the most unforgettable toys ...

Burr Ridge resident Burt Meyer, who invented toys like Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, Lite-Brite and MouseTrap in the 1960s that ...

Burt Meyer was 99. He died on Oct. 30 at a retirement community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, The New York Times reported. Meyer ...

We've rounded up some of the best new toys and collectibles from your favorite movies and TV shows for this installment of ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Comedian Bert Kreischer is returning to the Peoria Civic Center on Nov. 23, and this time, he’s giving central Illinois permission, literally, to party. His nationwide tour, ...

Research has shown that a weighted blanket can help decrease anxiety. And while it can be a good option if you’re lounging on the couch or in bed, it’s not exactly the easiest item to move around with ...

Inkari issued the recall for about 64,000 plush alpaca toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. Children can choke on the eyes, which may detach from the toys intended ...