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Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
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...
PHS Class of 64 to Celebrate Reunion
Peotone High School Class of 1964 will celebrate their 60-year Class Reunion with an Open House at the Peotone American Legion, on August 24, beginning at 5 p.m. “I personally feel our Class of 1964 is special because we have many lifelong connections and friendships that are cherished by many classmates,” said Joann Jeffers, a reunion committee member.
Bee Bees fall to Glenwood, rout Rochester
Mia Gallaher went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and six RBI Monday as the host Williamsville Junior High softball A team whipped Rochester 14-1. Gallaher had two doubles and a single for the Bee Bees, who outhit the Rockets 7-3. Sophia Legner (run, three RBI) chipped in two hits, and Lyla Smithers (three runs) and Lyla Legner (run, two RBI) […]
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Let There Be BBQ! New Restaurant’s Container Approved
Arrowhead Smokeworks received unanimous village board approval of a special use permit for a storage container to house their outdoor smoker — the last approval the restaurant needed to open. Prior to Arrowhead Smokeworks’ container approval, the village amended Title IV of the village code, which updated the commercial...
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