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Unique Food Coming to the Illinois State Fair You Have to Try
This is the time of year when it's okay just to put the diet on hold and enjoy deep-fried everything at fairs. The Illinois State Fair runs from August 8 through the 18th in Springfield, Illinois. The fair announced a massive lineup of grandstand music artists coming this year, but for many, it's the food that brings them to the fair every year.
This World Famous Beer Will Finally Be Available In Illinois
When it comes to beer there is no lack of choices. You can get dark, light, hoppy, n/a, or just good old-fashioned American Lager. The beer of our forefathers. The one they brewed using donkeys to plow the fields and stream water. Now one of those that has been in...
Most Notorious Illinois Urban Legend Was Evil Clown Never Caught
Why is everyone so afraid of clowns? If you live in Illinois, there's actually a very good reason or reasons. One is all too real while the other is the state's most notorious urban legend who's perpetrator was never caught. Mental Floss just shared a fun YouTube short as they...
IDNR officials remind of potential black bear visits
(KBSI) – Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that although sightings of black bears in the state are rare, the potential exists that animals from neighboring states may be observed in Illinois over the next few months. A black bear was spotted roaming around Marion on Saturday, July...
Kittens! – Meow Mobile’s Cats of the Week
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – If you are yearning for a new wee one (or two!), Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is experiencing a kitten boom. Asics, Piglet, Roo, Scorpio, and Superman are just a few of the MANY babies currently waiting for their forever homes. The adorable itty bitties go home spayed/neutered (must meet weight requirement), microchipped, and vaccinated appropriate to age, for only $50 each. We highly recommend two! Adopting two kittens provides double the joy for you and provides two fur babies with a lifelong playmate and snuggle buddy, which greatly reduces anxiety and boredom. It is sincerely a win-win-win!!!
Owning A Pet In Illinois Is Not Cheap & Here’s The Breakdown
How much will it cost you each year in Illinois To Own A Pet?. Here's How Much Money You'll Need To Own A Pet In Illinois. Owning a pet is great but before you adopt one make sure you understand the financial commitment. Think about the cost if you actually have more than one. The last thing you want to do is bring home a dog for your family but you have to get rid of it because you can't afford it. That would crush them.
Author's Illinois bucket list includes spots in Downs, Lincoln and Eureka
Author Melanie Holmes' first travel book is part bucket list, part love letter to her home state. Published in 2023, 100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die intentionally covers attractions, events and activities all across Illinois from top to bottom — including several spots an arm’s length from Bloomington-Normal.
Six Pack Summer: Season Two Episode Four
Welcome into the long weeks of summer – we decided to see what the local athletes are up to with a quick series of questions called Six Pack Summer. This fourth episode (with new questions) is with Pleasant Plains’ Anna Weber, Springfield High’s Kamryn Hoffman, Calvary’s Ainsley Johnson, Sacred Heart Griffin’s Cannon Duke, Normal U-High’s Alek Weiland and Jacksonville’s Brandon Sims.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Where Does Wisconsin & Illinois Rank For Beer Drinking?
The residents of both Illinois and Wisconsin love to drink beer but how does their consumption compare to other states?. Illinois And Wisconsin Are Both Top Rated For Drinking Beer In The U.S. I understand research needs to be done by experts so we can learn about things. Sometimes, I...
Illinois’ Tastiest Margaritas Can Be Found at These Food Joints
It's not like we needed a reason to enjoy an adult beverage so we've found the best spots around the Rockford region to celebrate. Do You Go with Salt or Sugar on the Rim of Your Glass?. When you choose to have a Margarita, do you prefer on-the-rocks or frozen?...
Fishing Infinitely Better in Missouri than Illinois Says Science
I grew up fishing with my dad in Missouri which makes me anything but an objective judge. However, science has now declared that fishing is infinitely better in Missouri than it is in Illinois and the numbers don't lie. Full disclosure and a bit of a disclaimer: Yes, I grew...
Illinois Humanities director: Arts and culture ‘weave our civic fabric’
The executive director of Illinois Humanities said the group’s focus is on making sure the arts and humanities are central to the state and available to everybody. “You can’t have a state that’s just and creative and connected without the humanities,” said Gabrielle Lyon. The head...
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