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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 Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
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...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Salem Township Hospital Foundation presents $27,600 check to hospital from Golf Gala
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation has presented a check for the proceeds of the June Golf Gala to the hospital. The check was received by Hospital CEO James Timpe. “This time $27,000 was raised from the golf outing. That money will go towards new beds in the medical/surgical units of our inpatients, our most in-need patients. This is the reason we are able to fund some of the needs of the hospital which is great.”
Effingham man injured in Salem motorcycle crash
Salem Police say a 36-year-old Effingham man was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle on West Main Street when swerving to avoid an SUV that was moving into his lane of travel. Travis McKelvey of East Hendelmeyer was taken to Salem Township Hospital for treatment of injuries. Salem...
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area with ‘unhealthy' levels due to ozone
An air quality alert was in effect Monday for multiple Chicago area counties amid dangerous heat and humidity levels. The alert, from the National Weather Service, was initially issued Sunday and applies to Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Central Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Northern Will Counties. "The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency...
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. ...
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
Suspect involved in Owensboro shooting arrested
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Police Department officials have arrested a suspect involved in a firearm discharge investigation. Officers arrested 26-year-old Desmond Griffith on Sunday. Police responded on August 15 to a firearm discharge in the 1200 block of West 5th Street. Investigators were able to identify Griffith and get...
Dixon Splash Park closed due to rock disruptions
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Dixon Park Board announces the Splash Park will be closed on Sunday due to disruptions involving rocks that can potentially lead to injuries. In a Facebook post, the Dixon Park Board announced the closure was due to gravel being thrown into the splash pad. It is said the gravel needs […]
Early morning shooting reported in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Dispatch confirm shots fired near KC’s Marina Pointe in Evansville early Sunday morning. Henderson Dispatch confirms they received a call in reference to shots fired near KC’s by Evansville Dispatch at approximately 2:54 a.m.. Henderson Dispatch says one person was injured and transported to the hospital. We are working to gather […]
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