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Melania Trump Defends Her Nude Modeling Work, Sorta Compares Herself to Michelangelo’s David Masterpiece
Melania Trump is defending herself from critics when it comes to her past nude modeling work. In a post to her official Twitter account, Trump promoted her upcoming memoir by hitting back at critics. "Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why...
Illinois’ Fastest Drive Thru: Which Chain Is The Quickest?
Obviously, we don't live in a perfect world, based upon the sheer volume of complaints about the price of fast food and the lack of speed when it comes to serving that food up at the drive-thru window. In a perfect world, you'd cruise right up to the drive-thru speaker,...
Bride Bans Groom’s Dog From Attending Wedding: ‘Hard No’
On Reddit, a bride explained why she banned the groom's dog from attending their wedding. "Hi, I’m (F28) and my fiancé (M30) has a dog that he absolutely adores. He’s had this dog for 10 years, and I love the dog too, but recently we’ve been arguing about whether the dog should come to our wedding,"she began.
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
Earth is about to get a "second moon," but it's not staying around forever. There's a scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, the first released film in the franchise, when we see Luke Skywalker look across the dessert sands of Tatooine as gazes at a binary sunset. For anyone...
Florida Teacher Bans Gen-Z Slang From Classroom
One teacher in Florida lost out on some aura points when she decided to ban Get-Z slang from her classroom. The New York Post reports that Angela Santalo left her students in shock after she banned several slang terms from her classroom. Some of the terms that have been banned by the teacher are: “pookie,” “aura,” “bro” and “womp womp.”
Biggest Party Schools In Illinois And Wisconsin
When it comes to parties, the Midwest does it right. there are plenty of great schools here. Does your school go hard when it comes to parties? It's time to see if it can make the list. How To Get These Stats. Niche has released a way to check the...
Greedy Illinois Squirrel Caught Stealing Groceries from Porch
This is what happens when you have groceries delivered to your Illinois porch, but there are hungry squirrels lurking. A security camera captured the moment when one resident lost a good loaf of bread when a squirrel nabbed the bag off of their porch. Based on the video description, this...
Illinois Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Steal Your Identity
Illinois has issued a warning and it involves how artificial intelligence is now being used to make it easier for perpetrators to steal your identity and the threat is real and it's growing. I received a press release from the Illinois Secretary of State which was a warning about how...
Plane Passenger Captures Huge Storm Blowing Up Over Illinois
It's no secret that thunderstorms take on a life of their own in Illinois, but it's not often that we get to see it happen from above. Now you can thanks to video from a plane passenger showing a huge thunderstorm with clouds blowing up over Illinois. RezRez captured this...
Illinois Kitchens: A Beloved Product Just Filed For Bankruptcy
Before we get into which product has been forced to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy, I have to share with you some of the other inventions the creator of this product came up with before striking solid gold with a product that quickly became a household name. The inventor's name was...
5 Foods Northern Illinois Residents Say They Can’t Live Without
If you are considering moving out of the Northern Illinois area soon, please know there are certain things you will have to learn to live without...and you won't like it. Moving out of Illinois seems to be a hip trend in the last handful of years, and while I too have considered the idea once or twice, there are a few things that keep me put.
Americans Traveling to the U.K. Will Now Be Electronically Monitored
The United Kingdom, which comprises England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland has an Electronic Travel Authorization System. According to the Travel Weekly website, the U.K.'s ETA started last year in 2023 required for just inbound travelers from several Middle Eastern countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Level Up Your Stay at This Illinois Airbnb is Every Gamer’s Dream
If you have a gamer in your family, or you are one, then this Illinois Airbnb is a must-stay place that will keep you busy during your stay. Retro games, new games, and a hockey table all of this and more are awaiting for you at the Belmont Pleasures - Hot Tub / Arcade Gaming Room in Illinois. Filled with some of the best games you played as a kid, and some of the new games you love to play now.
Popular Illinois Bar And Restaurant Chain Selling All Its Locations
The restaurant industry is not an easy one to survive. 50% of restaurants fail within the first 3 years. The majority of these are locally run restaurants, not massive chains with hundreds of locations worldwide. But one that has been around for nearly 60 years is about to go through some major changes.
New Drink Banned in Indiana but Legal in Ohio and Illinois
A new non-alcoholic beverage called "New Brew" has been banned in Indiana but remains legal in surrounding states. READ MORE: Will Drinking Diet Coke Lead to an Early Grave?. I'm a fairly simple man when it comes to my daily beverage intake. Every morning, I have a cup or two of black coffee, and then it's usually just water for the rest of the day. However, a couple of times a week, I treat myself to an ice-cold glass of milk or a chilled can of Diet Coke. I really don't consume an abundance of alcohol, energy drinks, or other sports drinks these days, so New Brew was definitely not on my radar. However, I do believe it's important for folks to be aware of it, especially if you live in the Hoosier State, because it could get you into trouble.
A Unique Type Of K9 Pup Joins Wisconsin Police Department
When it comes to police K9 pups, we usually think of the ones going after the bad guys. K9 officers work side-by-side with their handlers to sniff out drugs, aid in arrests, and help keep our communities safe. Just recently, the Superior Police Department added a new K9 to the...
Home Improvement Retailer In Wisconsin Closing 8 Locations Soon
If you're looking for a deal on materials for a home renovation, read up. A major home improvement retailer has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing all of their locations soon. That includes 8 stores in Wisconsin. Many brick-and-mortar stores have closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. We've been dealing...
Minnesota, Wisconsin Residents Among Best Budgeters In The U.S.
Pat yourself on the back! According to a new WalletHub study, Minnesotans and Wisconsinites are pretty financially savvy. As always, WalletHub released a study naming the states with the best and the worst budgeters based on a variety of factors. I have always wanted to be a good budgeter but...
Grocery Store Giant With Wisconsin Locations Admits To Price Gouging
We all know we've been paying more at the grocery store. We've been told that it's inflation and it's really been hurting our budgets. Well, according to multiple sources, one retail grocery store giant just admitted to jacking up prices on two items specifically. During COVID-19, grocery stores profited big...
Minnesota + Wisconsin Police Departments Issued Handbook For UFOs
What a time to be alive, right? There are things in our sky, (and our water), that we can't identify. They seem to break the laws of physics and move unlike any technology we have, and in recent years the government has admitted that they are real. They once were...
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