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What Does Katy Perry’s ‘143’ Album Title Mean? It’s Got a Hidden Message
Katy Perry fans have been gearing up for months for her highly-anticipated sixth studio album and now the title has finally been revealed. The album is titled 143, a name that has a special hidden message behind it. "I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with...
George Clooney and These Other Celebrities Want Joe Biden to Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
George Clooney is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race just weeks after hosting a fundraiser for his reelection campaign. "In the last four years, he's won many of the battles he's faced. But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It's devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010," Clooney wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times.
WARNING: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota and Wisconsin
Take a deep breath while you can! Our world is about to get smokey again. CAUTION: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Most humans don't have to think about taking a breath in and out. But if you are sensitive to air pollution, or have a health condition that can put you at risk when the air quality is low, you are always on alert.
10 Wisconsin Fugitives Still at Large Could Be Hiding in Illinois
There seems to be at least one constant in society these days. There's always someone who is wanted by law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has 10 individuals who remain on the run and at large and some may be hiding somewhere in Illinois. According to the Wisconsin Department...
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon Chapter 2’ Pulled From Planned Release
Kevin Costner’s ambitious Horizon: An American Saga was intended to utilize a unique release schedule; Costner shot multiple parts of the movie back-to-back, and planned the releases of the first two “chapters” (through Warner Bros.’ New Line Cinema) just a few months apart. The first chapter, which is three hours long all on its own, debuted on June 28, with Chapter 2 intended to arrive in mid-August.
Big Retail Chain With 29 Illinois Spots Closing 40 Stores In 2024
You know things aren't looking good for a national store chain when they say that they plan to close three times as many stores this year than they'll open because their customer base is cutting back on spending. It's also not really encouraging to hear that even doing that might...
Is Brad Pitt Allowed to See His Kids With Angelina Jolie?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids have a notoriously rocky relationship with their father following the couple's divorce. Now, shortly after their 18-year-old daughter Shiloh filed to legally change her last name from Jolie-Pitt to just Jolie, a source told People that the actor has "virtually no contact" with his adult children.
IRS Issues Stern Warning to Illinois Residents about Tax Credits
There are few organizations in the world more feared than the Internal Revenue Service. They're like the strict parent that you don't want to tick off. That's why many in Illinois are now concerned about stern warnings being issued to residents of the state about illegitimate tax credits being claimed.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
‘X-Men ’97’ Finds New Head Writer
X-Men ’97 was perhaps the most well-received Marvel show on Disney+ to date. The series got good reviews from critics and was extremely popular with longtime fans of the X-Men and the animated series that inspired this sequel show. But there was a problem: One of the key figures behind the series, creator and writer Beau DeMayo, was let go from the show shortly before X-Men ’97 premiered on Disney+. So continuing the series’ success will fall on someone else’s shoulders.
‘Furious’ Groom Refuses to Invite Sister to Wedding After She Ruins His Proposal
A "furious" groom on Reddit can't forgive his sister for ruining "one of the happiest moments" of his life. The groom explained that he had a romantic, perfectly planned out proposal ready for his fiancée including flowers, a picnic, a beach background and a photographer to capture the moment.
This Popular Grocery Store Chain is Selling Off 35 Illinois Locations
Dozens of neighborhoods around Illinois could be losing access to a popular grocery store that recently announced it will be increasing the number of locations it will be closing around the state. Back in 2022, the merger was first announced between Kroger and Albertsons which would ultimately lead to Jewel...
The Internet Is Lusting After These Two ‘Very Handsome’ Police Officers on Facebook: PHOTO
A photograph of two "good-looking officers" in California has set the internet ablaze. The two cops went viral after the Whittier Police Department shared a photo of the pair, both flashing big smiles, on social media. "Have a great weekend everyone!" the post was captioned. Facebook post here and see...
Country Star Reveals Surprise Illinois Concert 12 Hours Before The Show
The 56th Summerfest wrapped up on Milwaukee's lakefront and it was another eclectic lineup at the World's Largest Music Festival. More than a dozen live performances were happening at the same time across the Summerfest grounds, so you can hear all genres of music as you walk through the park.
Illinois State Police Reveal Sudden Crackdown on Highway Crimes
Illinois highways at night can be a dangerous place, but state police in the Land of Lincoln are doing something about it and have revealed a sudden crackdown on interstate crimes that has had incredible results. On the surface, a recent announcement by the Illinois State Police seems like a...
25 Movies That Changed Drastically During Production
A movie is never finished until it is released — and even then, if the movie was made by some directors (not naming names, but one of them rhymes with Schmeorge Schmucas), it could remain in a state of flux forever. Minor tweaks happen to almost every single film...
Illinois Among The Most Expensive Takeout States in America
If you've been living under a rock, everything is expensive now. It's a shocker; even the most budget-friendly items come with a hefty price tag these days. Traditionally, fast food has been a savior in keeping our expenses in check. Then again, we continue to live in "unprecedented times," so...
Cheddar Believe It, Police Respond to ‘Most Wisconsin Complaint Ever’ (It’s Cheese)
Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. Even if they didn't, I can thank the fine folks who follow the Eau Claire Police Department on Facebook. Here's the story behind what cops are calling the "Most Wisconsin Complaint Ever," a term used to describe a uniquely Wisconsin situation that's both amusing and a bit bizarre:
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Getting a Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada may wear Prada additionally, for a second time, again. (Obviously the title will need some work.) According to Entertainment Weekly, Disney is developing a sequel to the hit 2006 film, based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger. They report “all major stars from the first film — including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, plus director David Frankel and producer Wendy Finerman — are in talks to return for a sequel currently in development at Disney. A source close to the production tells EW that original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is also working on the sequel's screenplay.”
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