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Four Midwest Legends Inducted Into Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame
ROSCOE, Ill. — The Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame hosted its induction ceremonies banquet and stock car festival on Saturday at Wayne Lensing’s Historic Auto Attractions Museum. An enthusiastic crowd was on hand for the day’s activities which included the Lefthander Legends parade, which was led by...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
Hard Rock launches online sports betting app in Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced the launch of Hard Rock Bet on Monday, an online sports betting app that is now live throughout the state of Illinois. According to a press release, Hard Rock Bet offers an integrated New Jersey online casino-sportsbook platform and also operates a sports-only experience in Arizona, […]
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Pleasant Prairie 1993 John Doe investigation; new info to be unveiled
Pleasant Prairie officials will hold a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 27 about new information in a John Doe Case. The victim in this John Doe case was found along railroad tracks in Pleasant Prairie on Aug. 27, 1993. Investigators had previously released facial reconstruction images, a picture of the...
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...
Pleasant Prairie Apartment Fire Quickly Contained by Sprinkler System, Preventing Major Damage
Pleasant Prairie, WI (WLIP)—A fire at an apartment building in Pleasant Prairie was quickly contained, thanks to the building’s sprinkler system. The incident occurred around 3:56 AM Saturday on the 7900 block of 91st Avenue, with the fire extinguished by 4:16 AM and all units clear by 5:44 AM.
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
IT'S PARKER JONES IN A COMMANDING AFS BADGER MIDGET SERIES WILMOT WIN
The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association point leader Parker Jones kept things rolling on Saturday at Wilmot Raceway in southeastern Wisconsin. Jones started fourth in the field of 18 and he led all but the first lap in a race that went green to checkers without a stoppage. In fact, the only yellow all night for Badger was during qualifying.
Wisconsin lakeshore counties are under an air quality advisory until 11 p.m. Monday
Eight lakeshore Wisconsin counties are under an air quality advisory for potentially unhealthy ozone levels until 11 p.m. Monday. Children, older adults, people working outside and those with lung or heart ailments are encouraged to take precautions for their health, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Here's what to know: Ozone advisory...
McDonald's drive-thru shooting leaves 3 injured in Park City, Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three men were shot in a McDonald's drive-thru in Chicago's far north suburbs early Sunday morning. Police in Park City, Illinois, just south of Gurnee, say the men were at a McDonald's on Belvidere Road just before 1:30 a.m. when three other men followed them and opened fire. The victims are all recovering with non-life-threatening injuries. No one is in custody.
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