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Illinois City Called One of the Most ‘Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack’
Sheesh, it goes from bad to worse sometimes. If this weather isn't enough to get you down the news that we are living near one of the 15 Cities That Are Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack should do the trick. I mean, yikes. and thanks a bunch Daily Mail.
Sorry Iowa, America’s Largest Truck Stop Opened in Illinois
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
Illinois’ Famous Late Night Haunted Halloween Flea Market
This unique and popular event in Illinois combines the works of Halloween and flea markets into one big fun and scary night. Flea markets are very popular in Illinois. The are many held all the time in our state. Some of those sales are massive and held at fairgrounds. A few of those flea markets have actual themes. Others are famous and a reason for people to visit Illinois.
Suburban man wins state title for 2,000 pound pumpkin
Joe Adkins, of suburban Wheaton, grows three giant pumpkins every year, and this year, one of his pumpkins exceeded all expectations. The three pumpkins are on display right in front of his house near Childs Street and Pierce Avenue. “The most important one is the weight of this one, and...
Nature is on the Ballot This Fall as Collar County Forest Preserve Districts Ask for Funds to Buy, Restore More Land
The race for president is receiving most of the attention this election cycle, but advocates for natural resources are hoping voters will take note of issues further down the ballot, specifically referenda in several of Chicago’s collar counties that, if approved, will provide additional funding for the region’s forest preserves.
Naperville firefighter called to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene – the second deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland this century – a Naperville firefighter is doing his part to help victims in North Carolina. Gros involved with Helene water rescue team. Less than 48 hours after the hurricane struck the...
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