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Fall in Love with Illinois: Must-Do Activities This Season
With this unpredictable weather we're having in Illinois, will we ever see a real fall day?. Fall is my favorite time of year because it's, hands down, the most beautiful sight to see out the bay windows in my living room. Leaves falling, changing color, and the brisk, cool air blowing through my windows. Complete Zen!
Here’s What Would Happen If Illinois Stopped Changing Clocks
Just imagine setting your clock once (when you buy it and put it where you want it) and then never having to think about it again unless there's some sort of power outage or the batteries go dead. Think about it...no springing forward or falling back unless you're describing your reclining chair.
Missed the Show? Rockford Might See the Northern Lights Again This Week
You might be me if you didn't know that the Aurora Borealis was visible earlier this week in Rockford. I always have to ask myself what exactly I am doing at the very point when the Northern Lights are visible this far south. Was I watching a TV show that...
Illinois’ Owls Are Active & Hooting At Night Now, Here’s Why
I'll make no secret of the fact that I absolutely love owls. Always have, beginning with moving into a neighborhood that bordered a decently-sized forest when I was a kid. Since our neighborhood had no streetlights and thousands of mature trees, hearing owls hooting at night was a very common occurrence, even though it totally freaked me out at first.
41 Years Ago 1st Cell Call Was Made At Famous Illinois Landmark
The very first commercial cellphone call was made in Illinois and it happened 41 years ago this month. Historic Illinois Landmark Was Home To Very 1st Commercial Cellphone Call. You actually might be reading this article off your cellphone right now. Think about it, how often do you use it?...
Highly Anticipated 2024 Youth Waterfowl Season Opens in Illinois
As autumn paints the landscapes of northern Illinois, the 2024 Youth Waterfowl season is set to kick off, inviting young hunters to engage in an age-old tradition. Numerous state parks, fish and wildlife areas, and conservation sites across the North, Central, South Central, and South Zones will welcome youth waterfowl hunters during designated weekends, fostering a love for nature and hunting among the next generation.
World Famous Baseball Team Is Coming To Illinois Next Season
If you want to truly experience a fun brand of baseball, you have to check out this team coming to Illinois next season. Growing up I was a big fan of baseball. I think it was for a couple of reasons. One, I played Little League and with my friends after school a lot. Also, I would come home after class and there weren't many choices of shows to watch on TV back in those days. Most of the time, my pick was the Chicago Cubs.
Illinois Could Be In For A Big Snowstorm On This Date, Says Farmers’ Almanac
We're enjoying fall but wintry weather isn't too far off. It's finally cooling off outside, definitely giving us sweater weather, and we're getting ready for Halloween. It's comfy, cool, crockpot chili season. But the cold, dark snowy stuff is headed for us. We already know our first frost isn't that...
Taste the OKTOBERFEST of Illinois Breweries on a Fall Road Trip
There are dozens of breweries spread out across the Land of Lincoln with their own versions of the seasonal brew treat called “Oktoberfest”. Should you want to develop your palette, perhaps a road trip this fall traversing this beautiful state through the bright foliage to visit specific breweries and the brew hauses attached to them to taste the finer points of this German fest bier.
5 Must-See Spooky Homes In Illinois For A Thrilling Halloween
Need a fun way to get in the Halloween spirit that doesn't involve going to a haunted house and getting chased down by ghouls? Just hop in the car and drive by some of these awesome Halloween houses in Northern Illinois. Family-Friendly Halloween Fun in Illinois. Kids LOVE Halloween, but...
Wisconsin’s Best ‘Hole-in-the-Wall’ Restaurant is One of the Best in the US
You don't need to sell me how good a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant could be. The truth is, that kind of restaurant is a dice roll. You never really know what you're going to get. Sure, the place is held together by duct tape and barely passes all of its health inspections,...
One of America’s Best Wedding Venues is Just Over the Illinois Border
Fall is the best season to get married. Maybe it's because I got married in September but the weather is cooler, the leaves are changing and to me, it's perfect. Considering we're in the Midwest, I figured I'd look around for an Illinois venue considered one of the best in America.
Technically, You Can Get Married To Your First Cousin In Illinois
Most people—and I say most because you know some people out there are like this—don't have an attraction to their first cousins. Getting married to a blood relative is icky and can really mess things up genetically if they have children. That's why 31 states make it illegal to marry your cousin, including in Illinois... well, kind of. While 31 states with laws on the books about making it illegal to marry your cousin or any blood relative seems low, wait until I show you which states are "cool" with it.
School Spirit Remains At This Abandoned School in Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so, you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Illinois has no shortage of abandoned buildings. Some have been revamped and used for something new, others sit with decades of decaying memories. Maybe it's just me,...
Rockford’s Ten Most Popular Restaurants According to Yelp
As long as you believe restaurants that are reviewed the most tend to be the most popular, you're doing just fine. However, it's also worth considering the power of personal experiences. After all, the act of sharing your dining adventures on platforms like Yelp is a significant contribution to the local food scene, isn't it?
Gunfire and Chaos: Three Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Rockford
A chaotic scene unfolded in Rockford as police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of Guilford and Mulford Roads on Tuesday evening (10/8). At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers were flagged down and quickly witnessed a traffic crash involving a vehicle linked to the gunfire and another unrelated car, according to the press release.
Big Change Coming to Mountain Dew Cans
I can picture it now: someone in a PepsiCo boardroom during a marketing meeting had the idea, and another person banged the table, shouting:. Okay, maybe that didn't happen, but there’s a change coming to one of America's favorite carbonated beverages (I like to call it the "Juicy Fruit of sodas"). And it’s not about what's in the can, but what’s on the can.
You’ve Been Singing the ABCs Wrong—This Will Blow Your Mind
We're all familiar with the classic "ABC" song. And if you're a parent of littles, chances are you've heard them fly through the "LMNOP" part. What if we told you that there's a way to sing it that will better help your kids learn the alphabet? This is a parent life hack you don't want to miss.
Illinois Winter Weather Predictors To Look For In Your Yard
We can't avoid it, Illinois. Winter is coming, and your yard might be trying to give you signs about the weather ahead. October seems to be the time of year when many people living in the Midwest start bracing themselves for the winter ahead. The Old Farmer's Almanac recently released...
Remembering Lincoln Mall: Rise, Decline, And Demise In Matteson, Illinois
Lincoln Mall, once a thriving shopping hub in Matteson, IL, opened in 1973 as a symbol of suburban growth and prosperity. In its prime, it was home to major department stores like Carson Pirie Scott, JCPenney, and Montgomery Ward, and was a popular destination for South Suburban shoppers. The mall featured more than 100 stores, a bustling food court, and seasonal events that attracted families from the surrounding areas.
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