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Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Illinois high school football schedule Week 1: Every Peoria-area IHSA game
It's Week 1 of the Illinois high school football season, with nonconference games making up most of the IHSA schedule in the Peoria area. Tap here find all of our preview stories, including top players, new coaches and a complete look at Peoria teams in the Big 12 and the Mid-Illini Conference. ...
'Best of both worlds': $1.3 million home is a 'hidden gem' in Tazewell County
This million-dollar home in Washington offers "the best of both worlds — a peaceful and private setting, while still being close to all the amenities the town has to offer," according to the listing. The 9,727 square-foot "hidden gem" at 1980 Nofsinger Road in Washington lists at $1.3 million. The outdoor space and...
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
Chicago a cappella Launches 2024-25 Season
Chicago a cappella has released the details of its 2024-25 season. This article only includes concerts featuring classical vocal music. Each concert will tour four local tour with stops in Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville. The ensemble starts the season with a collaboration with Ballet 5:8 to present Thomas...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Walmart recalls Great Value apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois
Potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic has prompted Walmart to issue an apple juice recall for more than 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in 25 states, including Illinois. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug. 15....
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...
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...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
Illinois School’s Hilarious Prank Still Going Viral 2 Years Later
Over two years ago the moms and graduating 8th grade students of Pecatonica Community Middle School in Pecatonica, Illinois pulled off an epic prank that still has people talking and trying to beat. Senior Prank Season. I remember that when I entered my senior year of high school my classmates...
This one-of-a-kind Peoria Heights home sold for over $1.3 million
Location, elevation and renovation are three reasons why a home along the "world's most beautiful drive" recently sold for over $1 million. The house on North Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights is "one of only 6 homes situated on the riverside of Grandview Drive owning its own riverview amongst park land," reads the...
Death notices for the Stateline: Aug. 26, 2024
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Families from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit may send birth, wedding, or funeral announcements at no charge to editor@roscoenews.com. Many images were enhanced using Hotpot.ai. News Briefs Aug. 27, 2024 In the news for...
Suburban anarchist and ex-con charged with defacing CPD car during DNC protest
Jeremy Hammond served a 10-year prison sentence in one of the largest computer hacking scandals in history.He became a big name in the criminal hacking world beginning 20 years ago, eventually landing in federal prison for compromising personal information from a private intelligence company. Hammond branded this as electronic civil disobedience. The ex-con is facing new criminal charges for alleged hooligan-style behavior during Democratic National Convention protests.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn the most violent clash with Chicago police during last week's DNC, that began outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago, authorities have charged Hammond with...
South Side Chicago pastor’s godson gunned down in weekend violence
A pastor from Chicago's South Side with a reputation for speaking out against gun violence on Monday spoke through heartbreak after learning his godson was among six people gunned down in weekend violence.
Demolition to begin Tuesday for new Bally's Casino in River West
Demolition is poised to begin Tuesday for the new Bally's casino and hotel complex at the former Tribune publishing site in the city's River West neighborhood. An event marking the start of demolition is planned for Tuesday morning, officials said. In late July, Bally's revealed it entered into a $940...
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