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Poorest Town in Illinois Only Has 32 People That Call It Home?
I'll say from the start that I know this part of Illinois and I think the term "poor" is subjective and the very few people that live there would not consider themselves that. However, going purely by data, it is the poorest town in Illinois with only 32 people that call it home.
Welcome to Illinois’ Booziest City: Where the Motto is ‘Hold My Beer!’
Prepare to raise a glass as we embark on a nationwide tour of America's booziest cities, where the drinks are as plentiful as the stories. From coast to coast, this map uncovers the spirited locales that have earned their titles as the drunkest city in each state. Introducing the ultimate...
Ever Wonder Why There Isn’t A Bridge Across Lake Michigan? Here’s Why
Over the last couple of days, social media users in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and even Minnesota have been intensely trying to figure out why there was never a bridge built over Lake Michigan. What I can say is, they do have a point when it comes to traveling between the states. Imagine a world where we wouldn't have to go all the way around Lake Michigan to reach other states but instead could just cut across.
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With the last unofficial holiday weekend of summer coming up, the Illinois State Police & the Illinois Department of Transportation are sending out a clear message that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any other impairing substance is not a game. The state agencies are teaming up with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to enforce the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. There’ll be roadside safety checks, saturation patrols, and more tomorrow thru next Monday night, looking for impaired drivers and those speeding, not buckled up, or texting while driving.
Mum is the Word on Logan Correctional Center's Future
Springfield, Ill. (WICS) — There have been few updates since mid-March, when the State of Illinois announced a proposal that would close and demolish the Logan Correctional Center. After a meeting in May between the public and the Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability, there has been little public...
10 Creepy Illinois Urban Legends That Are Too Weird to Be True
When it comes to urban legends, Illinois has its fair share, but these 10 bizarre ones really weird us out. What's the Difference Between an Urban Legend and a Haunted Story?. For those that don't know, there is a major difference between what qualifies as an urban legend, and what qualifies as a haunted story. Truthfully, it all boils down to proof.
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
This Illinois Haunted House is Located Inside a Real Prison
Haunted houses pop up every year around the Halloween season to serve up some scares. The whole point of a haunted house is for visitors to experience the thrill of a good scare. I was reading an interesting article about haunted houses from the Smithsonian, and while different kinds of haunted houses have been around since the early 1800s, haunted houses really gained popularity when Disney introduced the Haunted Mansion in 1969.
When Will Leaves Change to Fall Colors in Illinois? See the Dates
It's hard to believe that we're only about a month away from the beginning of leaves changing color as Fall gets closer. There are maps and dates that will give you an idea when it will begin and peak in each different part of Illinois. Compliments to whoever handles the...
Governor Pritzker Issues Illinois Disaster Proclamation After Severe Storms
Severe Weather Causes Widespread Damage Across Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation following a series of severe storms that struck Illinois from July 13 to July 16. According to a press release, the Proclamation by the Illinois Governor covers storm devastation in Cook County, Henry County, Fulton...
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