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Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Trump Rally Shooter Was in This 2022 Commercial
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
Man Conflicted After Discovering ‘Major Reason’ He Married His Wife Was a Big Fat Lie
A man on Reddit was left feeling conflicted after discovering his now-wife lied to him while he was away on his first military deployment. "We started dating at 18, right after I joined the military (she is a local where I got stationed). About three months into dating I found out I was being deployed. I pretty much gave her the option to break off the relationship. Because that’s totally not fair to her," the man wrote.
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
AMC Needs To Add This To Their Rockford Theaters ASAP
I hate to blame the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for this, but I don't have anyone else to point fingers at. I'm not saying that this hasn't been a thing for some time; nowadays, just about half of all movies have some kind of end-credit scene. One of my earliest...
One of America’s Best Hot Dog Joints is in Rockford
If you need that hot dog fix and a nuked one won't suffice, you might need to go to a restaurant. Well, for most national lists, when it comes to food, it usually skips the Forest City. I don't know if it's my personal bias, but I can't help but...
New ‘Stranger Things’ Video Gives First Look at Final Season
Production is underway on the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. In fact, according to a newly released behind-the-scenes video, the cast and crew have already completed half of the massive production ahead of the show’s return. The video in question is below. You’ll hear from various members...
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 5 Breakdown: Every Easter Egg You Missed
The new episode of House of the Dragon, “Regent,” is full of Game of Thrones references, and also a bunch of really smart visual storytelling that you might have missed. For example, all season we have seen the corpses of the ratcatchers hanging, as they have all season. But now they are reduced to skeletons. Throughout House of the Dragon we have seen their bodies at various points of decomposition. And their bodies also reflect Aegon’s reign. When he first killed these men, they were dead, but still in good condition, signaling that he was just starting to lose control. Later, we saw them rotting just as the military campaign began. Now their bodies are completely gone, just as Aegon’s reign is over.
12 Places We Think Pete Davidson Will Visit While In Rockford
With Pete Davidson's Prehab Tour coming to the Coronado on Saturday, July 27th in Rockford, here are 12 local places we think he'll visit while he's in town. It's not completely delusional of me to think Pete Davidson would hit up a few of our local bars in downtown Rockford after his show. Why? George Lopez spent his night at Cj's Public House after his show, who says Pete won't do the same?!
Man Considers Divorce After Learning Wife Cheated at Her Bachelorette Party
A man on Reddit is considering leaving his wife of eight years after discovering she cheated on him years ago at her bachelorette party. "Happy relationship, happy life, stable finances, a good house and both working. However, this changed for me last year when I learned she cheated on me at her bachelorette party with a dancer (stripper?)," he began.
Shannen Doherty’s Final Podcast Episode and Social Media Post: ‘I Feel Hopeful’
Shannen Doherty's final podcast episode and final social media post left fans emotional. After it was announced that the Beverly Hills 90210 passed away on Saturday (July 13), fans began to re-watch her final Instagram post (shared on June 26) just a few weeks before her death. The video was taken from one of her iHeartRadio podcast episodes where she spoke candidly about her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
One Tiny Town in Wisconsin Claims To Be the Center of the World
Did you know one small town located not too far from Wausau, Wisconsin in Marathon County claims to be the "center of the world"?. Before we get to where the center point of the world is hiding in one small Wisconsin town, let's get to the science behind the claim. Basically it's all based on geographical points.
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Illinois City Named #2 in the Nation to Live Work and Play
Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play. We love visiting Chicago. It's one of my family's favorite places to visit and a new survey puts the Windy City in a good light. Chicago is ranked second by Resonance's list of the best cities in America.
Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
What Does Amusement Park Merger Mean For Thrill Seekers in Michigan, Ohio?
Two great amusement parks just became one. Well, actually, they just became many. What does this new amusement park mean for thrill seekers across Michigan and Ohio?. If you didn't get the memo our favorite nearby amusement parks, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, have been merged under one new parent company:
Fans React to Shannen Doherty’s Death: ‘Thank You for Playing Such a Monumental Part in My Childhood’
Fans are paying their respects to the late Shannen Doherty. Fans on social media began sharing their favorite moments meeting the 90210 alum, favorite acting roles and scenes, along with condolences to her loved ones. One person recalled the time that Doherty made an appearance on Riverdale after her friend...
Rose McGowan and More Celebs, Former Co-Stars React to Shannen Doherty’s Death
Celebrities and former co-stars are sharing their favorite memories and tributes to Shannen Doherty after it was announced that she passed away. It was announced on Sunday (July 14) that Doherty died on Saturday (July 13) while surrounded by her family and dog, Bowie. In 2015, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer and in 2023, shared that it spread to her bones and it was considered Stage 4. Shortly after the statement, Doherty's loved ones and fellow celebrities paid tribute to her legacy on social media.
If You Get A Letter With An Upside Down Stamp In Illinois, This Is What It Means
There's a postal language you probably didn't know exists. In the dating and relationship world we look for all kinds of clues to see how actually ~into us~ a partner is. It's a game we've all played and it leads to all levels of delusional. Writing letters isn't nearly as...
This Most Perfect, Fool-Proof Plant for Your Home Also Reduces Stress
They've been described as resilient and beautiful, even spiritual. A perfect, easy-to-care-for plant for your home while purifying your air. Don't worry if your track record isn't that great with plants, either, because this plant was made for beginners. It's called the Spider Plant and it's one of the easiest,...
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