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America’s Worst Chocolate Brand Is Sold In Illinois
Illinois has countless options when it comes to mass-production of chocolate. Who doesn't love chocolate? Apparently there is enough hate for one brand in particular to justify making this list. I do wonder though, how do you judge if chocolate is bad? I'd imagine it's subjective, but apparently not. It...
Goats On The Run Take Over Wisconsin Kwik Trip
It looks like even animals know that Kwik Trip is one of the GOATs when it comes to convenience stores! I mean, we all know that. Here's something that was not on my 2024 bingo card: a massive herd (gaggle? group?) of goats rolled up to a Kwik Trip store in Wisconsin.
Over 150 Underage Patrons Were Found At One Wisconsin Bar
A little bit of trouble is on tap for a certain bar. In college, there were definitely certain bars you could get into even if you were underage. You knew which ones they were and you (along with the bouncers and bar staff) also knew to be sneaky about it. The era of fake ID's.
Wisconsin is One of the Top 10 States in The U.S. for This Sport
Do you ever travel to play any sport? Most of us aren't high-level, elite athletes, but some sports can still require travel. A few years back, I played softball in a town known for its adult softball leagues, and it attracted players from 40+ miles away. Wisconsinites (or Cheeseheads) can...
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...
Illinois Hidden Gem Among The World’s 50 Greatest Pizzerias
A new pizza report highlighted the best pizza joints in the World. At the top is Una Pizza Napoletana in New York, followed by Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria in Naples, Italy. Considering the sheer amount of pizza on the planet, it's a feat that one pizza place in Illinois made the list.
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...
Illinois Is About To Ban Fluorescent Lights
Harsh lighting is about to become a thing of the past in Illinois. Fluorescent lights, which are often found in hospitals, offices, or airport terminals, just feel like a lot after a while. It's the opposite of anything close to soft lighting and can feel like you're staring straight into a white sun.
Alarming Map Shows Illinois in the Heart of ‘Parkinson’s Belt’
If you've noticed a troubling increase of Parkinson's Disease cases in Illinois lately, you're not alone. There's an alarming map shared by a study which reveals Illinois is in the middle of what is now known as the "Parkinson's Belt" in America. This topic came up on my radar when...
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...
Illinois is 5th Worst in U.S. for Car Thefts, 3 Models Stolen Most
In a staggering rise, the number of cars stolen annually in the United States has eclipsed the one million mark. Car Theft Crisis: Over One Million Vehicles Stolen in the U.S. in 2023. According to a new study from MarketWatch, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported a record 1,020,729...
All Teen Accounts on Instagram Are Now Automatically Private, Plus More Changes
Instagram has made changes in order to have a platform safer for its younger users. Going into effect Tuesday for anyone under 18 in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia who signs up to use Instagram will now be placed into restrictive accounts. Those who are under 18 and have previously signed up will have their account switched over in 60 days.
Can Anyone Be Buried At Sea?
It's been around since the Vikings, where being buried in the ocean was all about honoring those seafarers who passed away after spending their life at sea and it continues today. Most of us have seen this time-honored tradition in the movies and on television shows involving military personnel. According...
Melania Trump Defends Her Nude Modeling Work, Sorta Compares Herself to Michelangelo’s David Masterpiece
Melania Trump is defending herself from critics when it comes to her past nude modeling work. In a post to her official Twitter account, Trump promoted her upcoming memoir by hitting back at critics. "Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why...
Illinois’ Fastest Drive Thru: Which Chain Is The Quickest?
Obviously, we don't live in a perfect world, based upon the sheer volume of complaints about the price of fast food and the lack of speed when it comes to serving that food up at the drive-thru window. In a perfect world, you'd cruise right up to the drive-thru speaker,...
Bride Bans Groom’s Dog From Attending Wedding: ‘Hard No’
On Reddit, a bride explained why she banned the groom's dog from attending their wedding. "Hi, I’m (F28) and my fiancé (M30) has a dog that he absolutely adores. He’s had this dog for 10 years, and I love the dog too, but recently we’ve been arguing about whether the dog should come to our wedding,"she began.
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...
Florida Teacher Bans Gen-Z Slang From Classroom
One teacher in Florida lost out on some aura points when she decided to ban Get-Z slang from her classroom. The New York Post reports that Angela Santalo left her students in shock after she banned several slang terms from her classroom. Some of the terms that have been banned by the teacher are: “pookie,” “aura,” “bro” and “womp womp.”
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...
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...
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