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2 Illinois Cities Land On ‘Rattiest In America’ List
When it comes to claiming the title of America's "Rattiest City," Chicago doesn't just participate—it dominates like it's an Olympic sport. For the 10th year running, the Windy City sits proudly atop Orkin's annual list. The Rattiest Cities in America: A Glorious Countdown. Ah, Orkin’s annual 'Rattiest City' list—an...
Guess Which 2 Illinois Cities Made America’s Filthiest List
If you thought Illinois' contribution to America's dirtiest cities started and ended with Chicago, think again. Turns out, there's a lesser-known contender that’s out-filthing the Windy City and making the state proud in all the wrong ways. America's Dirtiest Cities: Illinois Shows It's Not Just Chicago That's Filthy. LawnStarter,...
Illinois Company Has Suddenly Recalled All Waffles & Pancakes
If you have picked up waffles or pancakes in Illinois recently, there's a better than average chance that they are affected by a just announced recall from a company that calls the Land of Lincoln home. This urgent bulletin from the Food and Drug Administration says that TreeHouse Foods of...
New Survey Reveals the 3 Scariest Roads in Illinois
Looking for a fright-filled drive this Halloween season? A new survey has revealed America’s 140 spookiest streets, and Illinois is home to three of the eeriest. Illinois’ 3 Spookiest Roads According to a New Survey, One is Not Far from Rockford. In a recent survey conducted by Gunther...
New Scam Alert For The Residents Of Illinois To Watch Out For
Illinois residents have to be careful of scams because they're everywhere and now there's a new one that has just hit our state. Scams have been around for a very long time. I'm guessing the first one happened soon after people started exchanging goods with each other. Of course, they get worse and worse every year with no end ever in sight.
Former deputy in Sonya Massey shooting moved to Macon County Jail
The former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged in the fatal of Sonya Massey has been transferred to the Macon County Jail in Decatur from the Menard County Jail in Petersburg. Sean P. Grayson was moved to Decatur because it is a larger facility, Menard County Sheriff Mark Oller said Monday. The move was decided...
The Illinois Trail You Must Hike Once in Your Lifetime
Craving a hike in Illinois that checks all the boxes—wildflowers, lush woodlands, tranquil water, and a good challenge? There's one trail tucked away in rural Cook County that promises an unforgettable adventure, and it's one you simply have to experience at least once. The Illinois Trail Hike You Must...
First round IHSA football playoff game times complete
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD/WYZZ) — All of the area high school football playoff games now are set. Game days and times are confirmed by the Illinois High School Association for this weekend’s opening round games. Games are Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. In 7A: New Lenox (Lincoln-Way West) (6-3) plays at Pekin (7-2), on […]
Warning: Illinois Scammers Are Using Fake Local Phone Numbers
Anyone who relies on their phone's caller-ID feature to give them the truth when it comes to the texts and calls we get on a regular basis is going to be in for a surprise. It looks like "using a fake, but local-looking phone number to trick you" has gotten very popular among the groups (also known as scammers, scam artists, con-men, etc.) that make their living by stealing money and personal information via phone.
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