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Is the Fountain of Youth ‘Salmon Sperm Facial’ Really Sperm?
While you may be picturing yourself dipping your hand into some kind of salmon sperm concoction, rubbing it on your face, waiting 20 minutes, then wiping it off, this is not the case. It's not even a creamy facial you get at the spa while relaxing with cucumbers over your...
Wisconsin Restaurant Among America’s Best ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Just when you thought a trip to Wisconsin for someone living in Illinois was about a vacation only. That's because we have a new reason to go to Wisconsin, or at least a very tiny town in Wisconsin: one of the best Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive Restaurants is there. Upon...
Guess How Many Items Are In The Chicago Lollapalooza ‘Lost and Found’ Bin
It's common; people always misplace things, especially in the hustle and bustle of a major festival. It happens mostly to people who use something other than what they usually do. What I'm saying is this: Think about your normal day. You leave a house with a purse, right? Maybe a...
Man Who Went Viral for Flubbing ‘Buttery, Flaky Crust’ Line Dead at 86
Jack Palmer, the man responsible for flubbing the phrase "buttery, flaky crust" in a viral video from 2012, has died at age 86. The Maine native's death was announced on Facebook on Aug. 10 by Dysart's, the restaurant he filmed the iconic video for. "Thank you, Jack, for making MILLIONS...
Simone Biles is Still Touring But What Happened to Pommel Horse Guy?
Maybe you heard our United States Olympic Gymnastic team, both women and men, will continue to fly high into our hearts as they stay stateside for a tour around the country. This tour was mentioned a few times randomly during the summer games and now that the XXXIII Olympiad is over and our medal winners are back on this side of the Atlantic, they're taking a few weeks off before they start their tour in September.
Disney Channel Star Skai Jackson Arrested for Domestic Battery: REPORT
Content warning: domestic violence. Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson has been arrested for domestic battery after a public fight with her boyfriend, according to TMZ and Page Six. The arrest occurred last week at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, Calif., on Aug. 9. A security guard allegedly noticed the couple...
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
2 of America’s Most Hated Highways Cut Through Illinois
Everyone has a road that they just hate to travel on. According to a nationwide survey of more than 3,000 drivers, 2 of America's most hated highways call Illinois home and I agree they are annoying for a number of reasons. This massive survey which asked thousands of drivers which...
Hoda Kotb ‘Not Scared’ of Finding Love at 60 After Split From Ex-Fiance: ‘I Know It’s Happening’
Hoda Kotb is looking towards the future. The Today co-anchor, who turned 60 on Aug. 9 (Friday), celebrated her milestone on the morning talk show Aug. 12 (Monday). NBC surprised Kotb with performances from Little Big Town and Sugarland. She also received a bday-shout out from Hollywood legend Sandra Bullock,...
Illinoisans Reflect On Favorite Back-to-School Memories As Kids
As summer winds down, Illinoisans are reminiscing about their favorite back-to-school memories as kids. From the excitement of new school supplies to reuniting with friends after the summer break, the anticipation was palpable. Oh man, my favorite back-to-school memory has to be picking my outfit for the first day of...
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Rockford Police Make Multiple Arrests in Domestic Battery Case
Officers from both the Rockford Police Patrol and the SCOPE unit were dispatched to the scene after reports indicated a violent altercation in the 2000 block of Vermont Street around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday (8/11). According to a press release, when Rockford Police officers arrived on the scene they made...
See Inside Chicago Lakeside Illinois Palace Before It’s Destroyed
It's been said that one person's trash is another person's treasure. That's very true of a lakeside Chicago, Illinois palace that is elaborate in its design, but it's about to be demolished. Pics and video show what it's like before it meets the wrecking ball. Great catch by urban explorers...
Congrats Illinois on Having More Invasive Plants than Most of US
It's always nice when the place you live ends up at the top of an internet best of list unless it's one that ranks states with the most invasive plants and that's exactly where Illinois is near the top. I had one of my friends from Lawn Love reach out...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Eccentric Billionaire Richard Lugner Dead at 91, Two Months After Marrying Sixth Wife
Richard Lugner has died. He was 91. The billionaire, known for his extravagant parties at the famous Vienna Opera Ball, passed away on Aug. 12 (Monday), reported Agence France-Presse. He reportedly had been dealing with multiple health problems recently. Austrian chancellor, Karl Nehammer, paid tribute to the entrepreneur on X...
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