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Here’s How You Can Get Into Museums For a Discount in Illinois
Summertime gives us the opportunity for some fun adventures. It's even more fun when those adventures don't break the bank. Luckily, I found a little hack on the Rockford Discovery Center's page that everyone should know about!. I was chatting with a coworker when she and I found this out....
There are Hidden Meanings Behind Stars on the Sides of Barns
We've all driven the open roads and seen barns freckled along the landscape complete with big stars on the sides. But did you know there are hidden meanings behind that decor?. They come in various colors and sizes filling that empty spaces on the barns. Sometimes there's a few on one barn, sometimes they're painted on and sometimes they're metal or wood.
Iowa State Fair Releases New Food List For 2024
Step aside, funnel cakes. There's new delightful, artery-clogging snacks in town. One of the best parts of the fair is the food. It's random combinations and fried goodness that you just don't get in many other places or any other times of the year. We've seen it go well past the funnel cakes and corn dogs over the years. Now we have fried Oreos, fried Twinkies, cheesecake on a stick, the list goes on and on.
Feds Warn Illinois Residents to Remove This From Your Wallet Now
Thieves and scammers are always looking for a way to gain access to your passwords and social media accounts, ultimately for some financial gain. Whether it's locking up your computer and asking for a ransom to get access back, usually requesting payment in Bitcoin or another virtual currency making it nearly impossible to track.
Is Wisconsin Getting Its First National Park?
An effort is underway to give Wisconsin its first national park, with a congressman from the Badger State leading the charge to make it happen. Tom Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin's 7th District (which covers most of Northern Wisconsin), will be proposing a new bill that aims to convert a popular outdoor destination in his district to what would be the state's first national park.
Actor Cory Hardrict Talks New Movie, Working with Tyler Perry, Clint Eastwood
There's a good chance you've seen Cory Hardrict in a movie or TV show over the last couple decades and not even realized it. Since the mid-1990s, Hardrict has found himself a recurring presence on shows such as ER, Law & Order, CSI, and others, not to mention movies like Gran Torino, American Sniper, and the Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me.
See Inside Jimmy Buffett’s $7.25 Million Palm Beach Home
Another of Jimmy Buffett's sunshine-filled homes located in Palm Beach is up for sale, this time for $7.25 million. The three-bedroom residence, which dates back to 1925, is located just a short walk from the beach. Though the house itself is not enormous, the compact space offers privacy with tall hedges and a white picket gate. Buffett purchased the home back in 2002 for $802,000.
Dangerous Resin Found in 21 Million Toys Available in Illinois
You would have thought that someone in the manufacturing company would have realized this was a bad idea from the start. There are now 21 million miniature toys that were available in Illinois that are suddenly under an emergency recall for violating federal hazardous substances act. This is a new...
Watch Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles Perform Together in London
Stevie Nicks brought out a special guest at her concert on Friday night at Hyde Park in London: Harry Styles. When Nicks appeared for her encore, she performed "Rhiannon" and then introduced Styles who joined her for "Landslide." It was dedicated to Nicks' late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie, who would have been celebrating her 81st birthday.
Could More Closings Potentially be Coming to Popular Iowa Stores?
The restaurant industry around the country has been facing closings all spring and summer in 2024. A Red Lobster location in Waterloo abruptly closed this past May. Cracker Barrel, Applebee's, TGI Fridays, and Denny's have all faced closures in 2024. Now we're learning of a popular discount retail chain that will be closing anywhere from 35-40 stores around the country.
20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
3 Cleanest Lakes in Wisconsin are Perfect Family-Friendly Destinations
Wisconsin is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and numerous lakes, many of which are perfect for family outings. Here are three of the cleanest and most family-friendly lakes in the state. Explore Wisconsin's Pristine Lakes: Top 3 Family-Friendly Destinations. Elkhart Lake. Elkhart Lake, located in Sheboygan County, is celebrated for...
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Illinois, You’re Using The Center Turning Lane Absolutely Wrong
In 2024, there have been over 500 car crashes in Illinois and 140 in Iowa. It's easy to assume that most of those crashes happen along highways, interstates, and main thoroughfares in cities in towns. The causes of those accidents are hard to find but I'm sure a few of them include people not using the center turning lane incorrectly.
Why Stewart Copeland Prefers Life Outside the Police
Stewart Copeland said he prefers life beyond the Police as he recalled disappointment over songs he'd brought to the band that didn't make it into their catalog. But he admitted his writing style didn't really match the trio's musical approach, and said it had worked out for him in the long run.
Popular West Coast Restaurant Set to Return to Illinois in 2026
For years, west coasters have gloated to people in the Midwest and the east coast that they had easy access to delicacies only served in their region. It's a fast food chain that, despite being regional, features an instantly recognizable mascot, and is known for their butter burgers, French fries, as well as other internationally popular foods such as tacos and egg rolls.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Stupid Love’ Is Trending Four Years After Release Because of Katy Perry
Lady Gaga's song "Stupid Love" is trending again, and it is thanks to another pop star. On July 11, fellow singer Katy Perry released her song and music video for her song "Woman's World." Instantly, it set the internet ablaze and drew comparisons to Gaga's song "Stupid Love" from her Chromatica album in 2020.
Woman Slams Sister’s ‘Enormous Betrayal’ of Their Mother’s Will: ‘Stole Our Inheritance’
A woman is sharing her experience where she fought with her sister over her mother's will and their inheritance. She prefaces her post by saying that her mom died in March and that there are three adult children in total. "She had three adult children, and her last update to...
Humorous Way Ben & Jerry Memorialize Discontinued Ice Cream Flavors
If there's one thing we know about the kings of ice cream it's that their sense of humor just adds to their ranking as America's favorite ice cream. They're also known for their pop culture temporary flavors. But what about those favorites that simply disappear without warning?. Do you have...
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