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Wisconsin’s Most Scenic Drive Is 100 Miles Of Road Trip Perfection
I don't think there's a drive anywhere in the Midwest that is as photogenic as this gorgeous stretch of road. The trees, trailheads, and lake views are calling. Looking for an unforgettable road trip? You'll find the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive in Wisconsin to be the perfect escape. This enchanting...
9 Deadliest Roads to Drive in Wisconsin
Driving in Wisconsin offers scenic views and serene landscapes, but some roads present significant dangers to motorists. Here, we delve into the nine deadliest roads in the state, where caution is more than just a recommendation—it's a necessity. Nearly 20 years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data was...
Two Of America’s Most Beloved Mom-And-Pop Comfort Food Restaurants Are In Illinois
Looking for something to eat made in the style like mom used to?. If that thought has crossed your mind a time or two as an adult (believe me, it has mine), then you're in luck. That's because two of the finest mom-and-pop joints for good old comfort food in...
A Huge ‘Star Wars’ Character Debuted in ‘The Acolyte’ Finale
The following post contains spoilers for the season finale of The Acolyte. Yet another long-discussed Star Wars character had made his long-awaited live-action debut. Famed Sith Lord Darth Plagueis makes a very brief cameo in one scene of the season finale of The Acolyte. Fans have been speculating about how...
One of America’s Finest BBQ Joints Is Not Too Far From Rockford
I sure could use some good BBQ right about now. Having spent some time in Kansas City during my adult life, I fell in love with BBQ and all its goodness. While the BBQ in Illinois has been dandy, I have yet to eat at a restaurant serving brisket, ribs, and burnt ends that genuinely knocks my socks off.
The Strangest Disaster Movies Ever Made
Since the beginning of film, there have been disaster movies. Early silent movies were filled with floods, fires, and assorted cinematic calamities. In the 1970s, the remarkable success of Airport kicked off a decade of disasters; earthquakes, towering infernos, additional airports, Poseidon adventures, oh my. After a fallow period, they came roaring back in the ’90s, with aliens blowing up the White House, competing killer asteroid and volcano films, plus loads of twisters — or technically just one Twister. (Twisters wouldn’t arrive in theaters for another 30 years or so.)
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...
3 of the Quirkiest and Coziest Coffee Shops To Visit Are Right Here in Rockford
Local coffee shops are one of my absolute favorite spots on the planet. The intimate atmosphere and delicious smells can make my day ten times better. Rockford especially has some fun ones with fun themes, cozy vibes and coffee that tastes like it was brewed in Heaven. I'll openly admit...
10 Things You’d Think You Could Recycle in Illinois, But Can’t
If I'm being truthful with myself, I'm probably not putting out enough effort to properly recycle items. However, in my defense, there are a number of items that you'd think a person in Illinois could recycle, but can't. The list includes some curious things. I'm certainly no manufacturing expert, but...
2 Small Towns in Central Illinois are where you should Retire
If you HAVE to retire in the Land of Lincoln instead of Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, or Texas, ( and that's a big IF...) experts say you should check out these two small towns in West Central Illinois as retirement options. Here are the details... The experts at World Atlas...
18 Missouri & Illinois Places that Closed You Said You Want Back
It's hard to say goodbye and that includes businesses, too. We asked you not that many moons ago about businesses in Missouri and Illinois that you would love to see make a comeback and your answers were many and interesting. I can't even recall when we asked you on social...
See What Remains Inside of the Abandoned Galesburg, Illinois Mall
It's really hard to believe this once popular Galesburg, Illinois mall has only been closed for 6 years based on how much nature has reclaimed that space. Thanks to some urban explorers, you can see what little remains inside of time machine to what shopping in the 1980's was like.
Fastest-Growing Illinois Place Has Italian Food, Bowling & Bocce?
This will not be surprising to you even a little bit, but I've never been considered trendy. That means there's something I do not have in common with an Illinois place that is one of the fastest-growing in America as they combine Italian food, bowling and bocce ball into one experience.
Watch Your Step: Sinkholes Open at Rockford’s UW Health SwedishAmerican Parking Lot
Two sinkholes opened on the property of UW Health SwedishAmerican on Monday, July 15th. Hitting way too close for comfort now. I've talked about this plenty of times, but I'll say it again: Sinkholes are my #1 fear. Ever. Of all time. Nothing scares me more than knowing I could get sucked into a gigantic hole and vanish off the face of the Earth with no warning or way to escape.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Viral Flintstone-Style Mansion For Sale in Wisconsin
Have you ever wanted to live like the modern stone aged family? Yes, I'm talking the Flintstones. If so, you're in luck, because there's a house for sale in Wisconsin right now, that looks like it's straight out of the cartoon. It's being pegged one of the most viral homes on Zillow.
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.
Hidden Meanings Behind Wind Chimes
For most people a wind chime is decorative for gardens or swaying outside where we can enjoy them on our patios. We often hear them before we see them and there is something peaceful with the random tones they emit even from the lightest breeze. However, that fact that they...
MUST SEE! Illinois’ Hidden Giant: This Majestic 100-Foot Waterfall
Discover the enchanting allure of Burden Falls, Illinois' tallest waterfall, standing over 100 feet high. Embrace the misty magic and peaceful vibes of cascading water. From a distance, when I hear a waterfall, it's as if I can feel a magnetic force drawing me in. As I get closer, maybe I can feel a mist in the air. If the sound wasn't enough, that mist on your face is a telltale sign that you're nearing a big one.
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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