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Luke Bryan Country Music Corn Maze Coming to Illinois
A Luke Bryan Country Music Corn Maze is coming to Illinois. Washington Farms is located in Bogart, Georgia, and if you know a smidge about country music, you'd see that country music superstar Luke Bryan is also from Georgia. It makes sense for Washington Farms to do a massive Luke...
Important Warning About Illinois’ Fall Nightmare Insect; The German Yellowjacket
Every fall, Illinois residents brace for the return of our buzzing nemeses: German yellowjackets. These insects are not only annoying, they are also aggressive, pack a painful sting, and are hard to get rid of. What Are German Yellowjackets?. I know we're not supposed to hate bees due to their...
Former Chicago Bears ‘Owner’ Voted Most Annoying Person in NFL
It's no surprise that the former self-proclaimed "owner" of the Chicago Bears has now earned the prestigious title of the NFL’s most annoying player. After years of exhausting the rest of the league with his off-field drama, he's finally claimed a crown he truly deserves. As a lifelong Green...
Why TGI Fridays Are Closing and What it Means For the Chain’s Future
TGI Fridays has already closed a handful of stores this year, with several more currently up for sale. Here is what that means for the restaurant chain and what will likely happen next. TGI Fridays Closes Locations During Rough Year For Chain Restaurants. We could use up nearly all of...
Rockford’s Beloved Festival Of Frights Needs Help Pulling Off the Best Scare Yet!
The Festival of Frights is a family-friendly, free light drive-thru that has become a beloved Halloween tradition for families all over the Rockford area, and now we can help make this year's celebration even better. What Is the 'Festival of Frights'?. Thousands of people flock to Rockford's 'Festival of Lights'...
After Years in the Making, Michael Jordan’s Illinois Home Is About To Be Sold
Architecture and celebrity join forces at this epic mansion once owned by a sports legend. Basketball icon Michael Jordan is officially close to his mansion in Highland Park being sold after being put up for sale 12 years ago in 2012. This was my first time getting an actual look...
Greedy Illinois Squirrel Caught Stealing Groceries from Porch
This is what happens when you have groceries delivered to your Illinois porch, but there are hungry squirrels lurking. A security camera captured the moment when one resident lost a good loaf of bread when a squirrel nabbed the bag off of their porch. Based on the video description, this...
Biggest Party Schools In Illinois And Wisconsin
When it comes to parties, the Midwest does it right. there are plenty of great schools here. Does your school go hard when it comes to parties? It's time to see if it can make the list. How To Get These Stats. Niche has released a way to check the...
Illinois Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Steal Your Identity
Illinois has issued a warning and it involves how artificial intelligence is now being used to make it easier for perpetrators to steal your identity and the threat is real and it's growing. I received a press release from the Illinois Secretary of State which was a warning about how...
Plane Passenger Captures Huge Storm Blowing Up Over Illinois
It's no secret that thunderstorms take on a life of their own in Illinois, but it's not often that we get to see it happen from above. Now you can thanks to video from a plane passenger showing a huge thunderstorm with clouds blowing up over Illinois. RezRez captured this...
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
Earth is about to get a "second moon," but it's not staying around forever. There's a scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, the first released film in the franchise, when we see Luke Skywalker look across the dessert sands of Tatooine as gazes at a binary sunset. For anyone...
Level Up Your Stay at This Illinois Airbnb is Every Gamer’s Dream
If you have a gamer in your family, or you are one, then this Illinois Airbnb is a must-stay place that will keep you busy during your stay. Retro games, new games, and a hockey table all of this and more are awaiting for you at the Belmont Pleasures - Hot Tub / Arcade Gaming Room in Illinois. Filled with some of the best games you played as a kid, and some of the new games you love to play now.
Popular Illinois Bar And Restaurant Chain Selling All Its Locations
The restaurant industry is not an easy one to survive. 50% of restaurants fail within the first 3 years. The majority of these are locally run restaurants, not massive chains with hundreds of locations worldwide. But one that has been around for nearly 60 years is about to go through some major changes.
New Drink Banned in Indiana but Legal in Ohio and Illinois
A new non-alcoholic beverage called "New Brew" has been banned in Indiana but remains legal in surrounding states. READ MORE: Will Drinking Diet Coke Lead to an Early Grave?. I'm a fairly simple man when it comes to my daily beverage intake. Every morning, I have a cup or two of black coffee, and then it's usually just water for the rest of the day. However, a couple of times a week, I treat myself to an ice-cold glass of milk or a chilled can of Diet Coke. I really don't consume an abundance of alcohol, energy drinks, or other sports drinks these days, so New Brew was definitely not on my radar. However, I do believe it's important for folks to be aware of it, especially if you live in the Hoosier State, because it could get you into trouble.
A Unique Type Of K9 Pup Joins Wisconsin Police Department
When it comes to police K9 pups, we usually think of the ones going after the bad guys. K9 officers work side-by-side with their handlers to sniff out drugs, aid in arrests, and help keep our communities safe. Just recently, the Superior Police Department added a new K9 to the...
Home Improvement Retailer In Wisconsin Closing 8 Locations Soon
If you're looking for a deal on materials for a home renovation, read up. A major home improvement retailer has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing all of their locations soon. That includes 8 stores in Wisconsin. Many brick-and-mortar stores have closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. We've been dealing...
Minnesota, Wisconsin Residents Among Best Budgeters In The U.S.
Pat yourself on the back! According to a new WalletHub study, Minnesotans and Wisconsinites are pretty financially savvy. As always, WalletHub released a study naming the states with the best and the worst budgeters based on a variety of factors. I have always wanted to be a good budgeter but...
Grocery Store Giant With Wisconsin Locations Admits To Price Gouging
We all know we've been paying more at the grocery store. We've been told that it's inflation and it's really been hurting our budgets. Well, according to multiple sources, one retail grocery store giant just admitted to jacking up prices on two items specifically. During COVID-19, grocery stores profited big...
Minnesota + Wisconsin Police Departments Issued Handbook For UFOs
What a time to be alive, right? There are things in our sky, (and our water), that we can't identify. They seem to break the laws of physics and move unlike any technology we have, and in recent years the government has admitted that they are real. They once were...
Wisconsin Egg Supplier Now Issues Massive Recall Of All Products
The FDA recently announced a week involving food products that were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors. According to the FDA, Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. of Bonduel, Wisconsin is recalling two brands of its eggs because the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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