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Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Illinois Dad Makes His Picks for The Golden Bachelorette Winner
We are on the brink of the first ever Golden Bachelorette season, are you ready to predict which bachelor Joan ends up with?. Last fall, the Golden Bachelor landed on our TV screens. We knew it was coming, but we didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the reality TV world.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Prosecutors want joint trial for Madigan, McClain on corruption charges
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors want a joint trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain to avoid the two men blaming each other for a nearly decade-long racketeering and bribery scheme. In July, McClain, a former state lawmaker and former ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain. ...
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Carlinville school board ready for 2024-25 academic year
The Carlinville Community Unit School District No. 1 kicked off the 2024-25 school year with an Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting and Aug. 13 teacher breakfast prior to welcoming students back for the first official day of classes Aug. 14. During the meeting, the board handled its final personnel...
Route 66 Kickoff Classic begins Aug. 31
Carlinville, North Mac and Staunton among this year’s participating teams. The gateway to the boys’ high school varsity soccer season is traditionally the Kickoff Classic on Route 66. This tournament features two pools of four teams. On the final day of the Classic, crossover contests will be played...
Ameren Investigates Widespread Odor in Madison County
WOOD RIVER - Residents and businesses across several towns in Illinois, including Roxana, Wood River, Hartford, East Alton, Alton, and Godfrey, have reported an odor throughout the area. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
Everyone in Missouri May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is the sort of data breach that should bring a chill to anyone. There are multiple reports that it's very possible every resident in Missouri has had their social security number stolen and the sources saying this are very reputable. I first saw this report on Yahoo News. The...
Mysterious odor covers Riverbend area
A mysterious odor covered a large section of the Riverbend on Wednesday afternoon, but the exact source of the smell not yet been determined. A number of residents in Wood River, East Alton, Roxana, Hartford, Bethalto and even people living in eastern parts of Alton and Godfrey reported smelling it, some calling 9-1-1 while others posted messages on social media.
Godfrey independent insurance agency is August small business honoree
The RiverBend Growth Association has chosen Tassinari Insurance Agency as its Small Business of the Month award recipient for August 2024. With its office at 2720C Grovelin Avenue in Godfrey, Tassinari Insurance Agency has been in business now for four years and has three employees. Its mission: To serve the community by providing auto, home, life and commercial insurance with the best possible service.
Heartland Community Chorus seeks Members
HIGHLAND — The Heartland Community Chorus is seeking members to join them in providing community entertainment during its 12th season. According to a news release, an invitation to audition for the Heartland Community Chorus. “Please consider joining us for our twelfth season. Season 12 promises to be especially exciting. For the Christmas concert, the featured piece is the Vivaldi ‘Gloria’ with a chamber orchestra and guest soloists,” The release states. “At our March concert, we will welcome world-renowned soprano Christine Brewer as our guest soloist. And we will have a jazz combo on hand for our Pops concert in May. It’s going to be a great year.”
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