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Poorest Town in Illinois Only Has 32 People That Call It Home?
I'll say from the start that I know this part of Illinois and I think the term "poor" is subjective and the very few people that live there would not consider themselves that. However, going purely by data, it is the poorest town in Illinois with only 32 people that call it home.
Welcome to Illinois’ Booziest City: Where the Motto is ‘Hold My Beer!’
Prepare to raise a glass as we embark on a nationwide tour of America's booziest cities, where the drinks are as plentiful as the stories. From coast to coast, this map uncovers the spirited locales that have earned their titles as the drunkest city in each state. Introducing the ultimate...
Ever Wonder Why There Isn’t A Bridge Across Lake Michigan? Here’s Why
Over the last couple of days, social media users in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and even Minnesota have been intensely trying to figure out why there was never a bridge built over Lake Michigan. What I can say is, they do have a point when it comes to traveling between the states. Imagine a world where we wouldn't have to go all the way around Lake Michigan to reach other states but instead could just cut across.
This Illinois Haunted House is Located Inside a Real Prison
Haunted houses pop up every year around the Halloween season to serve up some scares. The whole point of a haunted house is for visitors to experience the thrill of a good scare. I was reading an interesting article about haunted houses from the Smithsonian, and while different kinds of haunted houses have been around since the early 1800s, haunted houses really gained popularity when Disney introduced the Haunted Mansion in 1969.
10 Creepy Illinois Urban Legends That Are Too Weird to Be True
When it comes to urban legends, Illinois has its fair share, but these 10 bizarre ones really weird us out. What's the Difference Between an Urban Legend and a Haunted Story?. For those that don't know, there is a major difference between what qualifies as an urban legend, and what qualifies as a haunted story. Truthfully, it all boils down to proof.
Letters to the editor 8/29/24
We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We edit all letters. Send them to [email protected]. Many kudos to Dean Olsen and Illinois Times for the excellent article, "Battling Blight," Aug. 15. As someone who loves Springfield and enjoys living on the southeast side of our city, I must ask, "What is the basis for Springfield's inadequate waste collection system?"
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With the last unofficial holiday weekend of summer coming up, the Illinois State Police & the Illinois Department of Transportation are sending out a clear message that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any other impairing substance is not a game. The state agencies are teaming up with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to enforce the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. There’ll be roadside safety checks, saturation patrols, and more tomorrow thru next Monday night, looking for impaired drivers and those speeding, not buckled up, or texting while driving.
Chatham residents and business owners asked by village officials to reduce their electric usage as heat across Central Illinois continues to stifle
Chatham residents and business owners – who are customers of the village’s utility services – are being asked to reduce their electric usage. Village officials have said that the overload of electricity used Monday evening caused equipment failure and an outage, and they are trying to prevent another outage.
City of Springfield yard waste update
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The City of Springfield’s Office of Public Works, in cooperation with Lake Area Disposal, announce a slight change in the Yard Waste/Leaf Pickup Program. Starting the week of September 1, 2024, Lake Area Disposal will take over the bi-weekly Yard Waste/Leaf Pickup program. The...
Secretary of state's office offering more online services
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office. The process is one of the latest initiatives of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ ongoing effort to modernize the office and its services.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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