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Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar has been tapped to perform as the headliner of the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans in February. K-Dot to Be Headlining Performer at 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Kendrick Lamar will perform as the headliner of the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX...
Illinois Landmark Named One of World’s Most Haunted Places
If you're terrified of being caught inside a building that's known to be haunted, you will definitely want to avoid some of these locations. From ghosts wandering the hallways to spirits making things fall from kitchen shelves, Conde Nast Traveler listed some of the spookiest places on the planet, and there are several in America.
Ghost Hunting Season Starts In Iowa And Illinois
Both Iowa and Illinois have some famous ghost hunting spots. Today we will be looking at a handful of spots you can visit herein the Midwest. If you live in Iowa, there are some amazing ghost-hunting spots to visit!. Many states have their own local legends, and iconic haunted spots,...
Illinois and Wisconsin Report First Deaths from West Nile in 2024
Even as the weather slowly turns cool, mosquitos, along with the spread of disease, is still a concern for Tri-State residents. This concern might've risen a tick after news broke from both Illinois and Wisconsin public health officials that both states saw their first deaths from West Nile virus within the last week.
Farmer’s Almanac Now Says Illinois in for ‘Wet Winter Whirlwind’
Something has changed over the span of a couple weeks. Unless my memory has failed me, Illinois was included in an area Farmer's Almanac said that along with Missouri was in for a more or less ordinary winter. Now, the Land of Lincoln has a forecast described as a 'wet winter whirlwind'.
Massive Lottery Winnings Remain Unclaimed in Iowa
If you were lucky enough to win tens of thousands of dollars or more playing the lottery, you would think that you would be hightailing it to pick up your check as soon as possible. But that's not always the case. In some instances, big winners take some time to...
Will Iowa And Illinois Clocks Both “Fall Back” This Year?
We're headed into that time of year. It's about to start getting darker earlier outside as we prepare for daylight saving time to end on November 3rd. Then for several months, until Spring, we'll feel like we live in a snowy, dark bubble. But not every state is signing on...
Illinois’ Haunted Houses Rank Among Nation’s Best
When bringing the scares and frights during the Halloween season, Illinois has some of the finest haunted houses in America. Need proof? USA Greatest Haunts says three different haunted houses in Illinois deserved to be mentioned on their list of the scariest haunted houses in America. First on the list...
Iconic Iowa Butterfly At Big Risk Of Being Killed Off
Butterflies are a big deal for Iowa's ecosystem and these plant pollinators could be in big trouble. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has raised alarms about the declining population of the Regal Fritillary butterfly, warning that this species faces a significant risk of extinction in the state. The...
Illinois Baby Goes Home After 300 Days in the NICU, With Some Help from Creed
A nine-month-old baby, who has spent his entire life in the hospital, was finally released from a suburban Illinois hospital. In addition to the doctor's, there's also the possibility that a certain song by a certain rock band should be thanked for the boy's against-all-odds recovery. His name is Nathan...
Have You Tried The “Best” Donuts In Iowa?
You can never go wrong with a great treat. One favorite for many is donuts, and Sources say that a restaurant gave this donut shop a second chance, and that second life is huge as now the donuts sell out. They are even called the best in Iowa by many.
10 Reasons People Are Wrong When They Say Don’t Move To Iowa
No matter where you are, things are the same, and no matter where you live, you will be the one to determine if it's a great place or awful. It's much more your mindset than the actual street, city, or in this case, the state of Iowa. Having lived in...
Party Time? Illinois Ranked Among America’s Most Fun States Again
What's your idea of fun? Your answer will likely determine whether you agree with a new ranking which claims Illinois is one of the most fun states - again. This interesting study comes from Wallet Hub. They poured an unusual amount of science into what makes a place fun including a staggering 26 different metrics according to their methodology. The two big categories were "Entertainment & Recreation" and "Nightlife". Look at Illinois, the big party headquarters allegedly.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Driving With A Dog In Your Lap In Illinois: Is It Legal Or Not?
I began thinking about this question a couple of days back when I saw around a half dozen people driving around Rockford with dogs of varying sizes sitting, standing, even walking around in the lap of the person behind the wheel. The state of Illinois is currently running a series...
DuRide Provides Transportation for Seniors in Dubuque, the Tri-State Area
When it comes to supporting local non-profits, there might not be an easier and more impactful program than Kwik Care. If you're not aware, Kwik Care has helped raise both funds and awareness for local nonprofits. Each month, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen help collect donations for a different organization. Donations can be made easily by requesting your total purchase at any of those businesses (including at the gas pumps at Kwik Stop) be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The additional cents used to round up will be donated to the respective charity of the month.
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
Look: These Are the BIGGEST Fish Caught in Iowa [PHOTOS]
There's no off-season for fishing in Iowa. Spring, summer, and nice days in the fall, you can head to an area river, lake, or stream and give 'er the old college try. And, ice fishing is a good way to spend a cold winter day. But when it comes to...
Illinois Home For Sale Looks Like It Came Straight Out of the ‘Beetlejuice’ Movie
This home for sale in Havana, Illinois is so cool, it looks like something straight out of the 'Beetlejuice' movie. And if you love to look into houses as much as I do, you're going to want to see this!. This home is fulfilling ALL of my Tim Burton childhood...
These Are The 12 Best Employers In Iowa, According To Workers
It's easier to believe claims about a place's work culture from someone who has actually worked there. We hear companies often refer to themselves as a "family" but it's more telling to get the details from the employees on what company life is really like. Forbes has come out with their annual list of the Best Employers By State for 2024.
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