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Winning $1M Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Chicago suburb
AURORA, Ill. - An Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer after buying a scratch-off in suburban Chicago. The $1 million winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at Thorntons at 2800 Ogden Ave. in Aurora. The lucky buy couldn't have come at a better time for an Illinois woman who requested...
The Jacksons are coming home
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - They were known as the Jackson 5 when they were at their peak, but now they’re just the Jacksons. Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson will perform in their hometown of Gary on May 11. They’ll take the stage at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana....
Cicada maps for Illinois show where periodical broods will swarm in 2024
The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming!The Great Cicada Invasion of 2024 in Illinois is almost here, and bug experts have created maps of the attack. OK, the word attack is a bit of hyperbole. The critters are harmless to humans and pets but quite noisy. When will cicadas emerge in Illinois? There are two groups of periodical cicadas — those that emerge every 13 years and those that emerge every 17 years. For most of their lives, cicadas live underground and emerge once the soil reaches 64 degrees. Because they are temperature-dependent, their emergences may vary depending on the location. In 2024, they...
Chipotle now open on Torrence Avenue
LANSING, Ill. (April 16, 2024) – Lansing’s first Chipotle Mexican Grill location opened Tuesday at the intersection of Torrence Avenue and Thornton-Lansing Road. The fast-casual chain specializes in bowls, tacos, and burritos made to order in front of the customer, or available for pick-up. The new location includes...
Rescued dogs from West Bank available for adoption in Cook County
Five dogs, rescued from the West Bank, are available for adoption in Cook County. In total, 70 dogs made the long journey from the West Bank to Tel Aviv, a connecting flight in Belgium and to JFK Airport in New York. Eventually eight dogs landed at Gary International Airport where they were then transported to suburban Lombard.
Harold’s Chicken Shack On Chicago’s South Side Celebrates 75 Years, Celebrates Being Family-Run And Not Corporate-Owned
A Chicago staple cuisine known for its irresistible fried chicken is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Harold’s Chicken Shack, which opened on Chicago’s South Side nearly eight decades ago, became an immediate success when Harold Pierce and his wife left Alabama for Chicago in the 1940s and started their business, serving their famous fried chicken feet.
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