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Man Mysteriously Fell to His Death in a Canyon in Illinois
A man fell to his death in a canyon in Illinois over the weekend and right now there are more questions than there are answers about what caused his fall. I saw USA Today share the sad news that a man fell from a canyon in Starved Rock State Park in Illinois on Saturday at approximately 4:30pm. The man has not been identified at this time and they report that the Illinois Conservation Police and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have not responded to questions as of this writing.
New kosher deli planned to fill gap left by Kohn's closure
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — A new kosher deli plans to open in the wake of the closure earlier this month of St. Louis’ only full-service kosher deli, an organization involved said. Nate’s Kosher Deli will start operating with a soft launch at the site of the former Kohn’s...
A guide to the St. Louis region's greenways
ST. LOUIS — For decades, the Great Rivers Greenway has expanded across the St. Louis region. "A greenway is a public space connecting people and places," Great Rivers Greenway Communications Coordinator Anne Milford said. "... It's just a space where people can walk, ride a bike, run or use a wheelchair to get to where they want to go."
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Crooked Creek Winery hosts downtown summer concert series
Sunday afternoon saw week four of the summer concert series in downtown Centralia hosted by the Crooked Creek Winery. The Beaucoup Bottom Band performed for a crowd of hundreds in the street on East Broadway. The weekly event also features food trucks, drink tents, and community activities such as the Suds Fest homebrew competition and Compete in the Street singing competition. Crooked Creek owner Shannon Cooney talked about the inspiration for this event and its success:
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