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8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois’ Best Grocery Store? A New Study Names A Clear Winner
We should get started by asking about how you do your grocery shopping. Do you have one favorite grocery store/supermarket that you prefer over all the others, or do you just hit which ever store is closest to home?. Is it the coupons, the products, the service, the physical layout,...
Yelp Says Illinois Pizza Joint Has the 3rd Best Pizza in Midwest
Imagine how many thousands of pizza places there are in all of the Midwest. The fact that one Illinois pizza joint was just declared the 3rd best in the entire region is quite a compliment and that's exactly what happened from the reviewers at Yelp. This brand new list just...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Nine Amazing Neighborhood Bars To Grab A Drink In Illinois
When it's time to grab a drink, the residents of Illinois love stopping at their favorite bar, and here are some of the best neighborhood taverns in Rockford. It's a practice that many people in Illinois enjoy doing. That's stopping off after work to grab a beer. Sometimes, you've had a tough day at work. You want to cleanse your system before heading home to see the family. For many residents, the solution is going to a place where everyone knows their name. Of course, I'm talking about your favorite neighborhood tavern. Just one drink and a little conversation can make it all better.
WICS / “PROUD TINA” TICKET GIVEAWAY
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Contest: WICS / “PROUD Tina” Ticket Giveaway. Station: Sinclair Television of Illinois, LLC dba WICS. Station Address: WICS, 2680 East Cook Street, Springfield, IL 62703. Contest Area: Illinois Counties: Bond, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Logan, Macon,...
Ride to Remember 9-11 Parade
In Springfield, IL: On Sunday, Sept 8, 2024, Everyone is welcome to begin lining up at Hall’s Harley-Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL at 9am. At 10:30am, a brief ceremony will take place before a police escorted procession leaves the dealership at approx 10:40am. Upon arriving at the Illinois State Capitol grounds, participants can visit the 9/11 Memorial Site and Police & Firefighters Memorial. There is no charge to participate in the parade; proceeds from the sale of ltd ed t-shirts will go to local charities. We invite Everyone and ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME. We also encourage the public to line the parade route to show their support for this event and prove once again, WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
10 IL Restaurants Where Ordering Fish Off Menu Is Recommended
Seafood is very popular in Illinois so if you're looking for some tasty restaurants to check out, here are ten that come highly suggested. When it comes to going out for seafood, Illinois is a very interesting place for restaurant menu choices. Of course, there are plenty of places that serve midwest-type lake and river fish but you can also get anything from the ocean here too. It all depends on what kind of taste for fish you're looking for. It goes from Friday night fish fries and all the way up to sushi. Plus, everything in between.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
It’s Weiner Time: The Top 5 Ranked Hot Dog Stands In Illinois
If you're looking to try some of the best hot dogs of all time then you definitely have to add these joints in Illinois to your bucket list. I don't care about the history of the hot dog when it comes to the home state of the tasty lunchtime favorite. It's got to be Illinois without a doubt. There is one that is actually named after its biggest city. It's the Chicago-style hot dog. The restaurants take their weiners to the next level. There are even special rules like no ketchup allowed on them.
Popular Coffee Joint Reportedly Expanding to New Illinois Places
I have never met coffee that I didn't like other than a few cups I've made myself. Good news if you're a fan of a popular coffee joint that already has a few locations in and around Illinois as a new report says they're expanding to new places within the Land of Lincoln.
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...
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