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Sin and Vice: This Wisconsin City is Ranked One of the Wildest in America
When you think "wild cities", you likely think Las Vegas, right? Maybe Los Angeles or Atlantic City. Maaaybe Chicago? But there is one Midwestern city that is ranked among the craziest in America, and it's likely not one that would be on your "wild radar". This Wisconsin city seems to...
Popular Pizza Chain with Midwest Locations May Declare Bankruptcy
A pizza chain with locations in Evansville and Owensboro could declare bankruptcy as early as this week. There are plenty of places to get a slice of pizza throughout the tri-state. Personally, I've always been a Domino's guy, but I have never been known to shy away from a slice of pie from any other establishment. There is, however, one pizza chain I have not paid a visit to that looks to be a worthwhile stop. Mod Pizza is a relatively newcomer to the pizza scene and is described as a "fast and casual" dining experience. Mod Pizza serves individual artisan-style pizzas and salads and is essentially like Subway, but with pizza.
Major Changes Coming To Olive Garden Locations in Minnesota And Wisconsin
The obsession I have with Olive Garden breadsticks runs deep. What can I say? Olive Garden is my guilty pleasure whenever I want to truly feast. There's a reason that people went nuts when they discovered you could actually buy the cheese graters they use on top of your salad and pasta! Everything just tastes better at Olive Garden. Ha!
Target Initiates New Rule At All Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
If you're like me, you spend a lot of time at Target. I always say that you don't go into Target with a list of things you need. Instead, you go to Target and find out what you need when you get there. Ha!. The superstore has rolled out quite...
Fans Defend Blackpink’s Jennie After She Faces Backlash for Vaping
Blackpink's Jennie has come under fire for being caught on tape smoking a vape in a recent vlog. The actress and singer was seen with the vape as she was getting her hair and makeup done in the video titled "A Moment in Capri With Jennie." Jennie's record label, OA...
Mark Twain Memorial Bridge Was a Vital Part of Hannibal’s History
It was the span across the Mississippi River that I and many others grew up with. The Mark Twain Memorial Bridge is no more, but there are many pictures that remain documenting this vital part of Hannibal, Missouri history. As a kid, the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge was the one...
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Kate Beckinsale Reveals Hospitalization for Grief-Fueled ‘Hole in Esophagus’
Kate Beckinsale clapped back at haters who criticized her recent weight loss on Instagram. The star revealed that her mysterious hospitalization in early 2024 was actually due to a hole in her esophagus caused by grief after experiencing some personal tragedies, per Page Six. "No, actually. I watched my stepfather...
Gypsy Rose Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant and expecting her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker, who is also her ex-fiancé. Gypsy announced the big news on her YouTube channel on Tuesday (July 9) in a video titled "I'm Pregnant, My Journey So Far." "I know the rumors have been flying...
Can You Guess? One Illinois Suburb Among America’s Ten Wealthiest
I always knew Illinois had a handful of wealthy suburban neighborhoods surrounding Chicago. I didn't know that the one recently called one of the most wealthy suburbs in America was even considered that affluent and that it wasn't Winnetka. Look around the internet, and most discussions of great and wealthy...
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Teen Furious 16-Year-Old Sister Passed Around ‘Private’ Videos of Her Bedroom
A teenage girl, 19, is upset that her younger sister, 16, shared personal videos of her bedroom with her friends. "Recently my sister sent private videos of my room that she took when I was at my lowest point mentally to her friend. This friend then sent the videos to all of our friends. For everyone we knew to see," the young woman wrote on Reddit.
‘Agatha All Along’ Trailer Breakdown: All the Secrets You Missed
WandaVision took its cues from the long history of television sitcoms. The trailer for its new spinoff, Agatha All Along, looks to be taking its cues from various police and horror shows. But which ones?. Well, for example, did you spot the Mare of Easttown references all through the opening...
Fed-Up Mom Considers Leaving ‘Careless’ Son in Jail Instead of Paying $9,500 Bail
A mom on Reddit is considering leaving her son, 19, in jail after he hit a pregnant woman with his car, broke his nose and received stitches on his face. "He was arrested and is in the county jail hospital. He wouldn't tell me how badly injured the woman is, except that she might lose the baby," the frustrated mom wrote.
‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer: 24 Years Later, ‘Gladiator’ Got a Sequel
Ridley Scott has spent the last decade or so returning to many of his biggest successes. He directed two Alien prequels. He produced a Blade Runner sequel. And now he’s made Gladiator II, 24 years after the original film became a massive hit and an Oscar winner for Best Picture.
Sad News for Rockford Sweet Tooths; Cookies By Design Is Closing
For 30 years Cookies By Design has been delivery bouquets of delicious sunshine to our homes, offices, and celebrations, but that will all be coming to an end soon in Rockford. A Bittersweet Goodbye for Cookies By Design. This one hits hard, folks. As a lifelong Rockford resident with a...
BEWARE: Fake Ticket Scam Targeting Illinois Festival-Goers
Summer is all about concerts and live music. But guess what? It’s also prime time for fake ticket scams targeting festival-goers. Let's talk about it!. When you thought you only needed to be leery of scalpers selling fake concert tickets outside concert venues, there are some next-level characters you need to be on the watch for now.
Julia Fox Comes Out as a Lesbian: ‘Sorry Boys’ (VIDEO)
Julia Fox is living her truth. The actress came out as a lesbian via TikTok on Monday (July 8). She took to the social media platform responding to TikTok user @emgwaciedawgie, who said, "I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like ‘Aww, you hate that man. You literally hate him.'"
Illinois Town Declared 1 of Hardest to Pronounce in United States
My career has involved speaking for more than 40 years so you'd think I'd be good at saying things by now. Not so much and that's especially true of the Illinois town that was just declared one of the hardest to pronounce in the United States. This new list is...
Illinois’ New Law Allows Child Influencers to Sue Parents for Earnings
A new law that took effect on July 1st mandates that children appearing on social media in monetized videos must be compensated for by their parents. When I was a kid, we all wished we were internet famous just like our favorite Youtubers, Vine stars, and even Twitch Streamers. This day in age, it's so easy to go viral on social media and make a few bucks off a monetized video!
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