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New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Hilarious Munchie Mitt Turns Baseball Glove Into Hot Dog Holder
Well, that's certainly one way to multitask while at a baseball game. Minor League Baseball has introduced the Munchie Mitt, an all-in-one baseball glove meant to hold your hot dog, condiments and even a drink. But, why?. What Is The Munchie Mitt?. Minor League Baseball recently introduced the Munchie Mitt...
To Your Door: Here’s What Illinoisans Pay A Year In Food Delivery
I just read the results of a study at USFoods.com on the frequency of people ordering food to be delivered versus the frequency of people deciding to head out to eat their food inside an actual restaurant. Let's check a few stats to see if they match up with the way you do things.
Do Butterflies Actually Drink Turtle Tears?
We’ve reached a point where it's hard to trust anything you see online. For instance, when I come across a seemingly controversial photo, the first thing I check for is extra fingers, because that’s a giveaway for AI-generated images. It seems like AI still hasn’t mastered the art of fingers. I'm immediately reminded of the old “Extra Fingers” commercial parody from SNL.
Dire Warning as Deli Meat Listeria Results in Illinois Death
The warning level has now been elevated after a known deli meat outbreak has now been confirmed to have resulted in at least 1 death in Illinois and 43 hospitalizations. The recall list from the USDA for deli meat that is believed to be responsible for an outbreak of listeria just keeps getting bigger. WGN in Chicago is reporting that there are now 71 products on the expanded recall list.
A New ‘Looney Tunes’ Movie Coming to Theaters
For the first time in several years a Looney Tunes movie is headed to theaters. Ketchup Entertainment announced today they’ve acquired the rights to release The Day the Earth Blew Up, a Looney Tunes feature that was originally planned back in 2021 as an HBO Max streaming movie. Like so many other projects initially intended for HBO Max (and then Max), the film has never been released. But now Ketchup has picked it up and will bring it to theaters.
Spirit Halloween Has 46 Illinois Locations & Some Open in August
For some, we are approaching their favorite time of year when the air gets a chill and costumes are sought. If that describes you, know that Spirit Halloween has 46 locations and I'm hearing that some are already open while others will open in August. Do you enjoy Halloween or...
Criterion Collection to Release 40-Film Box Set to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary
The Criterion Collection is turning 40 years old, and it’s celebrating in an extremely Criterion Collection way: By releasing a 40-film box set culled from their archive of great films. Officially titled CC40, the set includes films from around the world and through history, dating back to 1940 and...
Matt Damon Supports the Latest ‘Good Will Hunting’ Project
It's an iconic, critically acclaimed film that truly put Matt Damon and his best friend, Ben Affleck, on the map to super stardom. Good Will Hunting originally started its writing process in a film class Matt was taking. He brought Ben in later on and voila. The 1997 film grossed over $225 million in the theatre against a $10 million budget receiving nine Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Director.
Are Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Engaged?
Fans have begun to speculate on if Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are engaged. Gomez took to her Instagram Stories on Aug. 8 where she posted a picture of herself in the mirror with a white dress. Blanco is also featured in the picture. However, his back is turned to the camera.
You’ve Probably Never Had Illinois’ Favorite Cocktail
Do you think your favorite cocktail is the most popular in the entire state of Illinois? I bet it's not. Here's why. We are getting close to another weekend here in the Rockford area and sometimes a weekend includes a cocktail or two (or three), especially in the summer. Whether...
‘Saturday Night’: How the ‘SNL’ Movie Cast Compares With Their Real-Life Counterparts
October 11, 1975. A day that changed television history forever. That was the Saturday night (live) when a new sketch show first debuted on NBC. Cobbled together by an inexperienced group of actors, producers, and writers, many of whom were getting their first exposure on national TV, the series was not expected to be a major success. ABC’s new show, titled Saturday Night Live, was considered far more promising at the time, because it starred popular broadcaster Howard Cosell.
Illinois Tollway: Those Texts Are A Scam, And Not From Us!
If you've been getting texts (or, in some cases, emails) lately from something called "Illinois Tollway Services" (or sometimes just Illinois Tollway) telling you that you owe toll money, you've probably responded or thought about responding because you're a law-abiding citizen who doesn't want any trouble with the authorities. Plus,...
Rockford Police Drive Down Fatalities with July Traffic Safety Campaign
To increase road safety throughout the city, the Rockford Police Department teamed up with state and local law enforcement agencies for an intensive traffic safety campaign throughout July. Rockford Police Take Action. The initiative aimed to address the ever-increasing issue of speeding around the Stateline, which remains a leading cause...
Never Pack Anything Camouflage When Traveling to These Countries
How do you pack for a vacation? Like most of us, we pack what we think we need, what we must have, and for what we hope to do. Are there dress codes we need to contend with like restaurants that require a jacket or insist on a bathing suit cover-up? Research is our friend, especially when it comes to traveling outside of the United States.
Taylor Swift Concert Terror Suspect Began Working at Venue Days Before Show
New details have emerged about the Taylor Swift concert terror suspect. TMZ reports that the one of the two suspects involved in the plot had been employed by the venue just days before Swift was set to arrive in Vienna, Austria. The outlet says that the 17-year-old suspect got a...
Beetlejuice Is Getting His Own Bright Green Soda
The {haunted apple) juice is loose. With Beetlejuicemania sweeping the globe thanks to the release of the long-awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Fanta announced they’re getting into the movie food game with their very own Beetlejuice beverage: Beetlejuice Haunted Apple. In addition, all the standard Fanta flavors will have special Beetlejuice...
Experience Pure Terror at This Wisconsin Asylum Ghost Tour
If you love being scared, reserve your spot now for one of Wisconsin's most terrifying experiences, the Sheboygan Asylum Ghost Tour. I'm not a fan of scary things. Haunted houses, horror movies, and the idea of ghosts are just too unnerving for me, but I know many thrill-seekers crave a good fright, and the Sheboygan Asylum Ghost Tour in Wisconsin is more than ready to deliver.
‘Saturday Night’ Trailer Reveals the Origin of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Saturday Night Live is now a TV comedy institution. 50 years ago, it was just some weird experimental sketch show made by and starring a bunch of unknowns. Of course, those unknowns turned out to be John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, and more — many of the funniest actors of their generation.
Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Multiple Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels
The company behind a popular cereal brand is facing multiple lawsuits accusing them of having high lead levels in their products. General Mills is facing class-action lawsuits in both Minnesota and California which the Minneapolis Star Tribune says accuse the company of "dangerously high lead levels" in its cereal. Which...
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