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Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
These 8 South Carolina Restaurants Could Be Closing Very Soon
Times have been tough for everyone, especially businesses - not just the small mom-and-pop shop on your corner but even the big box stores and restaurants. While we're seeing retail chains closing stores left and right, the same thing has been happening for restaurants. Those days of exploding franchises popping up all over the country are coming to a close, especially with these 9 franchises that are in South Carolina that could soon be closing locations.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
These Are The Most Redneck Towns In Virginia
"Redneck" is a term often describes rural, working-class people in the southern United States. Being called a “redneck” has become a point of pride for a good amount of folks in the south. It has started to be embraced by many as a badge of cultural pride, reflecting a lifestyle centered around good ole southern values like; community, traditional living, and outdoor activities.
These 8 North Carolina Restaurants Could Be Closing Very Soon
Times have been tough for everyone, especially businesses - not just the small mom-and-pop shop on your corner but even the big box stores and restaurants. While we're seeing retail chains closing stores left and right, the same thing has been happening for restaurants. Those days of exploding franchises popping up all over the country are coming to a close, especially with these 9 franchises that are in North Carolina that could soon be closing locations.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Quad Cities, This is How To Use An Intersection When The Stoplights Are Out
Storms ripped through the Quad Cities on Monday night and still, power is out for thousands of residents in the area. Not only do many people still not have power in their homes, but stoplights are out causing a bit of a traffic nightmare. When I was driving to work...
Wisconsin Is Home To One Of The Best Ran Cities In The U.S.
Wherever you live, you hope that your city is being run the best it possibly could be by the elected officials. Unfortunately, that's not the case in many cities across the U.S., including in Wisconsin. While "running a city" can be a subjective opinion, there are objective facts to prove how great or poorly a city is being run.
Melody’s Law: Michigan Closes Legal Loophole on Necrophilia
Necrophilia is now explicitly illegal in Michigan, thanks to a trio of bills signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. These new laws make it a two-year misdemeanor to intentionally sexually touch a dead human body and a 15-year felony to engage in sexual acts with a corpse. Convicts will also be required to register as sex offenders.
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