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Why Tin Foil has a Shiny Side and Dull Side
Is the dull side of aluminum foil the non-stick side?. Is the shiny side of tin foil for hot food storage and the matte side for cold storage?. Are you only supposed to cook on the shiny side because it reflects better like a mirror?. Aluminum foil is a staple...
Do Criminals Really Use This Water Bottle Trick to Distract You?
Whether this annual warning that makes its rounds on social media involving car thieves using water bottles to distract us is totally legit or just an urban legend, it's out there for carjackers or purse snatchers to see. At this point let's look at it as another thing to be...
See Inside All of Patrick Mahomes Exotic Missouri Homes
One of the benefits of being Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes other than having multiple Super Bowl trophies on your mantle is having the ability to have many homes. You can see inside all of his Missouri places and even his infamous shoe closet. It's well-documented that Patrick Mahomes...
There are Hidden Meanings Behind Stars on the Sides of Barns
We've all driven the open roads and seen barns freckled along the landscape complete with big stars on the sides. But did you know there are hidden meanings behind that decor?. They come in various colors and sizes filling that empty spaces on the barns. Sometimes there's a few on one barn, sometimes they're painted on and sometimes they're metal or wood.
3 Sodas in Illinois are Now Banned Forever
There were rumors that this was coming and now it's official. There are at least 3 sodas widely available in Illinois up until now that have been banned forever thanks to the Food and Drug Administration. I saw Ars Technica break the news that the FDA has now issued a...
Small Illinois City Arena Rated Top 100 In U.S. For Ticket Sales
Chicago isn't the only city in Illinois that hosts great concerts and live events. Secondary Illinois City Rising Through The Ranks For Ticket Sales. The Midwest, especially Illinois has been a hub for concerts and live events. There are venues throughout our state that host some of the biggest names in entertainment. Of course, Chicago is a big part of that but other cities are stepping up to the plate too.
The Oldest Motorcycle Club in the World was Founded in Illinois
One of my favorite shows was Sons of Anarchy. It opened my eyes to motorcycles, and even more, motorcycle clubs. Illinois has a big history with motorcycle clubs, it's home to one of the oldest clubs in the world. Founded in the mid-30s The Outlaws were founded by Electro-Motice Company...
Drone Video Shows Alton, Illinois Sinkhole Still Getting Bigger
If you'd like to look at this from a glass-half-full perspective, the sinkhole that swallowed the middle of a soccer field in Alton, Illinois recently is an overachiever as new drone video shows it continues to expand in size. It was just over two weeks ago when security camera video...
12 Things You Absolutely Can’t Mail in Illinois No Matter What
I am the son of a postal worker who delivered mail in the Missouri and Illinois area for the better part of 30 years. That makes me an unofficial expert of sorts about what you can and can't mail. There are 10 very specific types of things you can't mail in Illinois no matter what.
Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Illinois Among the Happiest States in America for 2024
We all want to be happy and live our lives, and where we live can help with that dream. Well, a new ranking proves that people living in Illinois are among the happiest in America. The American Dream. Owning a home, getting that dream job, and raising a family is...
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
The Unique Meaning Of A Letter With An Upside Down Stamp In Wisconsin
That stamp can actually carry meaning. In the dating and relationship world we look for all kinds of clues to see how actually interested in us someone is. It makes us all levels of delusional but it's a game that's been played for centuries. Sending cards and writing letters isn't...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Video of Meteor Exploding Over Illinois Near Space Station in Sky
Some that went outside late Friday night in Illinois to observe the passing of the International Space Station got a big surprise as a meteor exploded in the sky near the ISS. There are already dozens of reports of this fireball from the American Meteor Society that was seen over Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. The timestamp on the reports say this was visible at approximately 11:03pm Friday night, July 11, 2024.
Did You Know 60 Years Ago Quincy Had a Drive-in Movie Theatre?
I used to love going to the drive-in movies when I was a kid. It was such a fun experience and wish there were more available for us nowadays to experience. But did you know Quincy had a drive-in movie theatre?. It was called the Gem City Drive-In and was...
Best Hospitals in Illinois? Patients Say These are the Top 10
My nickname is "Doc" which shockingly does not make me a doctor. That's unfortunate as I could have been a part of one of Illinois' 10 best hospitals as rated by their patients. I have family members who have been doctors and some that still are. I admire the unbelievable...
20 Illinois Places with Hottest Temps Includes Most Abandoned?
It's like watching two worlds collide. A new list of the Illinois places that have the hottest average temperatures also includes an infamous place that has been declared among the most abandoned towns in America, too. As we cruise through the middle of summer, I decided to ask the huge...
Is Wisconsin Getting Its First National Park?
An effort is underway to give Wisconsin its first national park, with a congressman from the Badger State leading the charge to make it happen. Tom Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin's 7th District (which covers most of Northern Wisconsin), will be proposing a new bill that aims to convert a popular outdoor destination in his district to what would be the state's first national park.
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