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Guy Fieri Says This Illinois’ Restaurant Fries Are The Best He Ever Tasted
A perfect order of French fries should stand on its own. The best of the best for fries can be considered a meal, not just some throw-in to fill up space on a plate. Some restaurants don't care about the "fry experience," whereas this restaurant believes it is integral to the meal's enjoyment.
How To Survive ‘Little Black Bugs From Hell’ Season In Illinois
Ah, fall in the Midwest—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches, and delightful outdoor activities. That is, until you're ambushed by swarms of biting Pirate Bugs, the tiny terrorizers that turn your autumn bliss into a battle for survival. [Cue suspenseful 'movie trailer-like' music]. (deep-voiced guy) In a world...
See 7 Illinois Schools Just Rated a Perfect A for Everything
Nobody is perfect or at least that's what I was told growing up. Now, I see that's not always true as there are 7 Illinois schools that were just rated a perfect A for everything. Here's the least surprising thing you'll read today. I was not an A student. Shocking,...
Want to Know What Illinois Winter Will Be Like? Better Pet a Cow
Even the most seasoned meteorologist will tell you it's hard to predict winter weather especially when it's not even close to winter yet. There are many in Illinois that believe you can know what the upcoming winter will be like, but first you need to pet a cow. Really. My...
Frozen food delivery service announces closure, 119 Illinois employees to be laid off
How do you get your frozen food delivered right to the door? For some Springfield locals, it’s time to find another delivery system. Yelloh, formerly known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, announced last month it's closing its delivery service this November. The company cited multiple insurmountable business challenges for the decision, including economic and market forces, as well as changing consumer lifestyles. ...
ComEd urges customers to take advantage of millions of dollars in LIHEAP, ComEd bill-assistance programs
ComEd, partnering agencies have already made $80 million in grants available to 186,000 customers so far this year. Following the state of Illinois’ launch of the new application period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal energy-assistance program, ComEd reminds customers that the energy company also offers a wide-range of support options to compliment these grants and help customers of all income levels.
Illinois quick hits: Japanese subsidiary announces Illinois expansion
Japanese subsidiary announces Illinois expansion The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced that Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of a Japanese company, will expand its operations in Illinois. The company, which manufactures medical diagnostic equipment, will expand its northeastern Illinois facilities in Lake County. New investments will create 110 new full-time jobs and retain nearly 550 existing jobs. The announcement came as Gov. J.B. Pritzker travels to...
Illinois’ Best Hot Dog Stand Announced & We’re Low-Key Surprised
There are so many different places in Illinois to get a good-tasting hot dog, it's really tough to name the very best, right?. I mean, I thought of a few places right away that ultimately weren't named Illinois' best place to get a hot dog in a recent article on Mashed.com.
Tribune reporter Ray Long: Madigan trial will be one of the biggest we’ve seen in decades for alleged political corruption
Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.
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