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11 Terrifying Horror Movies That Were Set in Illinois
Illinois can be a scary place, but enough about the driving experience. If you think the Land of Lincoln is frightening sometimes in real life, you should see it in the movies including 11 terrifying flicks that have been set in Illinois. Just out of curiosity since this is currently...
Reports Say a Mayor in Illinois Was Just Evicted From Her Home
Here's something that's hard to understand. I've seen multiple reports today that a mayor in Illinois is now without a home after she was served with an eviction notice. Times are hard and the struggle is real for many in Illinois and the rest of America, but what I'm seeing today defies logic. Yahoo News, Patch and several other media outlets are reporting there's a Chicago-area mayor who just got the notice that she's being evicted.
Thieves Break Into Illinois’ World Famous Restaurant
No person or place is safe from thieves in Illinois, even a world-famous restaurant. There is a huge crime problem in Illinois. The thieves in our state have no fear so everyone and everything is a target. The robberies are happening a lot more often here and there is no sign of a let up.
3 Important Things to Remember Before Raking Up Leaves in Illinois
Fall is definitely in the air in Illinois, and with it comes the dreaded chore of raking leaves. But before you grab the rake and start gathering piles, here are 3 very important things to remember. First Sign of Fall in Illinois. According to the calendar, Fall doesn't begin until...
New Horror Movie Shot In Illinois Will Make You Look At Haunted Houses Differently
People throughout Illinois flock to haunted houses every October for the adrenaline-pumping scares, but what if the fantasy became a reality? That's what one new horror movie coming out in October is all about. Haunted houses are famous for being a terrifying labyrinth of screams, jumpscares, and the occasional blood-curdling...
Illinois Restaurant Earns Spot on America’s Best List – But for How Long?
America's Best Restaurants for 2024 features an Illinois restaurant "for now." According to the New York Times, this ever-changing list of the top 50 spots for a meal in America means restaurants are constantly being added and removed. Keep Reading: Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening...
Two Illinois Spots Named Top Chili Joints in the U.S.
It's a bit of a surprise, isn't it? Texas, the self-proclaimed birthplace of chili, has some competition. Two restaurants in Illinois have managed to secure a spot on the list of the best chili joints in America. How did that happen?. I'm not saying that Texas isn't featured because it...
Another Change Could Be Coming to the Real ID in Illinois
I've never claimed to be a math genius, but I've lost count of the number of times there has been a change announced to the ongoing Real ID effort in Illinois and the word is another one could be in the works. When I saw an article from Patch talking...
4th Most Popular Fast Food Brand Only Has 23 Illinois Locations
I love this brand, but I can't remember ever going in one of their locations. Maybe this is the reason. It's the 4th most popular fast food brand in America, but there are only 23 Illinois locations. Eat This Not That just shared this new ranking of the most popular...
Ohio girl concedes cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal report on a tanker-truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that the truck was forced off the road when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. The tanker slowed and […]
Friday Football Fever Week 6 (10/04/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Highlights and scores from week six of high school football in Central Illinois, including Mattoon’s 20-17 win against Charleston in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Mattoon 20, Charleston 17 Mahomet-Seymour 38, Mt. Zion 14 Momence 28, Salt Fork 21 BHRA 59, Watseka 12 Sullivan-Okaw Valley 13, Sangamon Valley 10 Cumberland […]
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as thelongest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power. The former Illinois House speaker is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd. From wiretapped calls to video-recorded meetings, much of the evidence has been previewed in open court. A sweeping investigation of public corruption has already produced convictions of legislators and Madigan’s former chief of staff. But starting Tuesday, as potential jurors first report to court, the spotlight turns to the Chicago Democrat who was once considered the most powerful force in Illinois politics.
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
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