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America’s Biggest Restaurant Chain Has 647 Illinois Locations
I'm not good at math, but I do seem to succeed at fast food math. There's a new declaration of America's biggest restaurant chain and my fingers and toes count reveals that it has 641 locations in Illinois. This new ranking by Nation's Restaurant News of (you guessed it) restaurants...
Illinois Pizza Chain Was Just Suddenly Saved from Bankruptcy?
Well, that was a close one. After recent reports that a pizza chain with 22 locations in Illinois was nearing bankruptcy, they suddenly appear to be saved by a sale at the last possible moment. It was just days ago when I shared the news that a pizza brand with...
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
It’s a Total Fluke That We Have Post-It Notes
How many post-it note pads do you have on your desk or in that kitchen drawer with all the pens and other junk? Do you have various colors and are they on your refrigerator at home or on the bottom of your computer monitor? Maybe even on your bathroom mirror?
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
Illinois Walmart Shoppers Should Run and Call 911 if You Hear “Code Brown”
I just learned big box stores have a color-coded intercom announcement system they keep private to not cause panic when an audible warning must be given to staff. Discover what each of the 7 color-coded messages means. Color-Coded Warning System. We've watched enough medical shows to to know that when...
Why Do ‘Star Wars’ Shows Look So Bad?
There is a lot to like about Star Wars’ latest series, The Acolyte. It’s presented one of the more complex images of Jedi in history; on this show they are far more flawed and complicated than they’ve typically been shown in the past. There have been some really intriguing mysteries about Mae and Osha and their shared past. And the show has also featured some really fun use of wirework and lightsaber battles as well.
Missouri Boy Really Was Just Bitten By a Shark – Yes, a Shark
I will admit that I did a double take when I first heard this, but verified that it's true. A Missouri boy really was just bitten by a shark. Yes, a shark, but there's some good news and a common sense explanation. I saw this startling story shared by the...
What is Illinois’ Favorite TV Game Show?
Does the Land of Lincoln love Jeopardy!? What about Wheel of Fortune, or Family Feud? What's your favorite TV game show. I am a game show lover. Just last night I watched the entire episode of Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on ABC and wished there was still a regular person version I could apply for.
Dive Bar Helps Local Singles on Their Quest for Love With ‘Date Our Regulars': WATCH
A local dive bar in Illinois is helping regulars who are on the hunt for love. The Barn Bar in Whittington, Ill., is sharing videos of their regulars (as well as employees) on their TikTok account in an attempt to help them find a new partner. The series details how...
‘Unsupportive’ Woman Refuses to Lend Car to Cousin Who Got a DUI
A woman on Reddit refused to lend her cousin her car and now she is being labeled as "unsupportive." She prefaces her post by saying that she has worked hard in order to get a new car and the trouble began when her cousin, who has a DUI, asked to borrow her car.
JoJo Siwa’s Grandma Encouraged On-Stage Drinking Ritual
JoJo Siwa's grandma encouraged her to "take a shot" on stage. The 21-year-old star admitted one of her "favorite parts" of her performances at Pride festivals has been when she "drinks the alcohol" and she explained she was persuaded to incorporate it into her sets after her her older relative told her it was something she "should" do.
A Wonderfully Healthy Way to Use Brown Bananas Isn’t Eating Them
The perfect banana is that beautiful bright yellow, outside peel without any green or brown, right? Afterall it means it's perfectly ripe. Meanwhile, when we notice those banana sitting on the counter start to brown, we tend to either plop them in pancakes or banana bread, maybe even a protein shake, or eventually just throw them away.
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