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Illinois Police Officer’s Rescue of Aggressive Snapping Turtle Goes Viral
You think the police academy trains for situations like this?. A police officer from Illinois has gone viral after his recent rescue of a snapping turtle that was struggling to cross a busy road. Police Rescue Snapping Turtle. It was a matter of "right place, right time" as the now-viral...
Illinois is home to 2 of the Dirtiest Cities in America
A list of the dirtiest cities in the US has been released and 2 of the dirtiest cities in the US this year are here in the Land of Lincoln, which two cities made the list? Here are the details... According to the experts at lawnstarter.com, Chicago and Schaumburg are...
This IL City Would Be Closed & Bankrupt If It Was A Business
What if the Illinois government actually operated like a real business?. Illinois Is One Of The Worst Run Cities In The United States. I've lived in Illinois my whole life. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I believe the Land of Lincoln and the Windy City are amazing places. There's just one major problem. That's the government. Our state and that city have a horrible history of corruption. Those terrible leaders have put us in bad shape.
Supreme Court Ruling: American Cities Can Arrest Homeless. How will This Effect Evansville, IN?
You know how sometimes you read a headline and think 'Hmm, I must have misread that' because it makes no sense? Well, that is what happened when I saw the Supreme Court make the decision that cities can arrest people sleeping on the streets because they have no place to live.
Owensboro Fire Department Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
At some point in my youth, the Fourth of July surpassed Christmas as my favorite holiday. That status remains in place to this day. And before the angry emoji materializes in your head, I do enjoy Christmas in my way. I just enjoy Independence Day more. I mean, come on, FIREWORKS.
These Hooters Locations in Indiana Have Abruptly Closed
The Hooters restaurant chain, known for its (wings?), has announced closures in several states. I'll be honest, I've never been to a Hooters, but I hear it's a real "hoot." (I'll see myself out.) The brand has been around for over 40 years and prides itself on their bar food, cold beer, sports, and, yes, their "Hooters Girls." According to the company's website, the chain was started by six businessmen with no restaurant experience who wanted to open a place they couldn’t get kicked out of (???). After a few decades, the Hooters brand now has over 400 restaurants in 29 countries. However, that number is now dwindling.
Massive Ice Cream Recall Linked to Possible Listeria Contamination
An Owings Mills, Maryland company has issued a recall that includes multiple brands of ice cream due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products, manufactured by Totally Cool, Inc., were shipped and sold nationwide. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death.
RECALL: Nearly 300 Varieties of Canned Coffee Sold Nationwide Pose Risk of Botulism
A Green Bay, Wisconsin company is recalling its canned coffee products because of the risk of the growth of botulinum toxin. The products, manufactured by Snapchill, LLC were distributed nationwide to retailers and coffee roasters, as well as direct to consumers through the Snapchill website. What is Botulism?. While botulism...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Illinois Dad’s Cutest Reaction Ever to Seeing Ice Cream Truck
We all know the sound of an ice cream truck when it's coming down the street. For one Illinois dad, the joy of ice cream has no age limit. My dad is a man of very few words and facial expressions. When he does react to something, you know it's important!
Travis Tritt’s 1991 Smash Hit Brings 13-Year-Old to Tears in Heartfelt Video: WATCH
A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. "the Tritt." The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt's powerful tune "Anymore." "Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,"...
Bride Forbids Plus Ones at Wedding Due to Bridesmaid’s Boyfriend’s ‘Red Flags’
A woman has decided to not have any plus ones at her wedding, and the internet is divided over it. The woman prefaces her story by sharing that she is getting married this summer and it is a small wedding. "I'm getting married this summer, and it's going to be...
David Foster Slammed for Calling Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Fat’ in Resurfaced Clip
David Foster is on the receiving end of backlash after an old clip of him calling Katharine McPhee "fat" has come to light. The video in question was posted to TikTok by the user @maniaph and is from 2023 when the pair performed as part of the David Foster and Friends concert.
5 Reasons to Invest in a Meat Grinder for Your Indiana Kitchen
If you're tired of rising food costs and not knowing what is in your hamburger, then you need a meat grinder. I've owned a meat grinder for about three years now, and it is, without a doubt, one of the best purchases I've ever made. Over the last three years, I've grinded my own burgers, chicken patties, and breakfast sausage. Most recently, I started casing my own brats, which has been a total game changer. Not only am I saving tons of money, but I also know exactly what is going into my food.
These Plants Will Draw Monarch Butterflies to Your Indiana Yard
Monarch butterflies are gorgeous pollinators, there are a few ways you can help them out while drawing them to your yard. Monarch butterflies are gorgeous orange and black butterflies and are one of the most popular pollinators that folks like to draw to their homes. However, our butterfly friends are endangered. According to a report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (the IUCN) they have officially placed these brightly colored butterflies on the endangered list saying:
Is Taylor Swift Already Working on New Music?
A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not...
Trump and Biden’s Disastrous 2024 Presidential Debate Draws Hilarious Reactions and Memes
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set the internet ablaze with their first debate. On June 27, the adversaries faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The debate lasted 90-minutes and the candidates were asked many questions about the state of the United States and the affairs of the world. Some of the major topics covered include: the Middle East, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump's recent criminal conviction, the economy and more.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Mailbox Lasagna is Actually a Recipe for a Food Borne Illness
It is funny that it's so hot outside that you can bake a lasagna in your mailbox, but you shouldn't actually eat it. With much of the United States experiencing a heat wave, you usually see funny posts pop up all over the internet about things you can cook outside because it is so hot. One of those recipes that recently went viral was the story of mailbox lasagna.
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