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Illinois Among The Most Expensive Takeout States in America
If you've been living under a rock, everything is expensive now. It's a shocker; even the most budget-friendly items come with a hefty price tag these days. Traditionally, fast food has been a savior in keeping our expenses in check. Then again, we continue to live in "unprecedented times," so...
The BEST Fried Chicken in Illinois is at a Thai Restaurant
The experts at Yelp claim they found the best friend chicken in the Land of Lincoln and it is not at a southern-style restaurant, but instead at a place that specializes in Boba Tea and other Taiwanese food. Here are the details... Yelp released a list on July, 1st of...
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
Illinois Homeowners: Beware of Asphalt Paving Scams for Driveways
If you're planning on repaving your driveway soon, make sure you hire someone you trust to get the job done. I can't stand when solicitors come to my house and try to sell me on anything. First, I don't want to talk to you. Second, whatever you're selling... I'm not...
Could Trump Beat Biden at Golf? This Country Star Might Have Thoughts
It's no secret that former U.S. President Donald Trump loves to golf — and after the U.S. presidential debate that took place between Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden, it's clear that Biden enjoys golfing, too. In between talking points like the economy, abortion access and immigration, the two...
Post Malone + Luke Combs Tease New Catchy Collaboration About a Lost Love [Listen]
Post Malone didn't just dip his toes into country music, he did a cannonball. With his smash-hit song "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen, as well as a new track he and Blake Shelton just released, Malone is working with all of country music's heavy hitters. Well, thanks to...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Scientists Think Missouri May Have Been Clobbered by 3 Asteroids
Some people wish they could time travel to see what Missouri was like a few thousand years ago. I'm gonna take a hard pass on that as many scientists believe that Missouri may have been slammed by as many as 3 asteroids. I saw this interesting map get shared on...
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Their Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philadelphia-based wedding and party band Jellyroll has formally dropped their trademark lawsuit against Jelly Roll, the country superstar. According to a July 9 court document obtained by People, Jellyroll frontman Kurt Titchenell said his group was withdrawing their lawsuit filing. Originally, they filed paperwork asking Jelly to stop using his stage name on the grounds that it was too similar to a band name they'd been using for decades.
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
America’s Biggest Restaurant Chain Has 647 Illinois Locations
I'm not good at math, but I do seem to succeed at fast food math. There's a new declaration of America's biggest restaurant chain and my fingers and toes count reveals that it has 641 locations in Illinois. This new ranking by Nation's Restaurant News of (you guessed it) restaurants...
Missouri Boy Really Was Just Bitten By a Shark – Yes, a Shark
I will admit that I did a double take when I first heard this, but verified that it's true. A Missouri boy really was just bitten by a shark. Yes, a shark, but there's some good news and a common sense explanation. I saw this startling story shared by the...
Missouri’s Best Fried Chicken Is In Kansas City!
The website Love Food recently put out a list of Every State's Best Fried Chicken Joint, and their choice for Missouri won't disappoint fried chicken lovers or anyone who loves southern cuisine. That said, you might get sticker shock at how much a 1/2 fried chicken with all the fixins costs.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
This New Trick Shows Soaring Increase In Price Of Groceries
Grocery prices are insane. Anyone who has bought any food over the past few years knows that prices have sky rocketed. Back in May experts pegged the increase since 2020 at more than 25 percent. But many across social media have found a little trick that is telling a much...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Tim McGraw Mourning Loss of Family Patriarch: ‘An Incredible Man”
Tim McGraw is grieving over the loss of his beloved uncle Henry "Hank" Thomas McGraw. In a lengthy post shared on social media, the country singer explained in depth the impact his uncle had on him and the legacy he leaves behind. "This weekend we lost the patriarch of the...
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Toby Keith's music saw a big bump in streams for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new report from Billboard. In total, songs from his catalog amassed 10.7 million streams and 3,600 digital song sales on Independence Day — a jump of 165 percent and 251 percent, respectively. That made him one of the biggest July 4th gainers across all genres, including proudly patriotic staples such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and other holiday-appropriate songs like Katy Perry's "Firework" and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."
Report: 35 Illinois Grocery Stores to Be Sold Off After Merger
It appears there's about to be a seismic shift in the grocery store market in Illinois. A new report claims that as many as 35 Illinois grocery stores are being identified and planned for selloff after a mega-merger is complete. Yahoo Finance just broke this story today about the future...
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