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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. ...
Community Service Center ready to feed Rantoul high-schoolers
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Community Service Center in Rantoul is back and ready for the Eagles Nest Food Pantry on Thursday. They’ve been running it for nearly two years. High school students can come grab food and toiletries during lunch or after school. The pantry will be open every first and third Thursday of […]
Rantoul/PBL soccer to kick off season Aug. 26
RANTOUL – The fall of 2024 will mark the third year of the soccer coop between Rantoul Township and Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School. “I’m really excited for the season,” Rantoul/PBL head coach Bryant Anderson said. “We’re excited to be out here. It’s nice to see everybody showing up and putting in the work.”
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...
Paxton Park Board approves pickleball league
PAXTON – The Paxton Park District will have a pickleball league. The Paxton Park Board approved the creation of the league at Tuesday’s meeting. Paxton Park District Recreation Director Jordan Chapman said he plans to have the pickleball league for ages 16 and over “to keep it semi competitive.”
Champaign-Urbana restaurant round-up: What’s coming, opening soon
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — From openings to closings, Champaign-Urbana’s restaurant scene has seen some action since the top of the month. Here’s a recap for the local foodies. Crumbl Cookies A Crumbl Cookies will open to the twin cities on Aug. 23. Since the Utah-based company opened in 2017, the business has since expanded across […]
IL State Fair announces time change for Jonas Brothers concert
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Jonas Brothers concert at the Illinois State Fair has been moved to a different time due to the weather forecast. The concert, scheduled for today, Thursday Aug. 15, has been moved up to a starting time of 7 p.m. The gates will open at 6 p.m. with the opening act […]
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