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Illinois Skunks Are Going To Be Very Active Over The Next Month
Maybe you're one of those people who knows a thing or two about Illinois wildlife. If so, you're probably thinking to yourself that skunk mating season in Illinois takes place in February and March, and the babies come along in May or early June. So, why would Illinois' skunk population...
You Won’t Believe The Beer Growing With Most Popularity In IL
There is a new beer on the rise of popularity in Illinois and you're never going to guess what kind. It's weird when I think back but when I was a kid, I was obsessed with beer. I think it's because my dad, his friends, neighbors, and family all drank lots of it. My dad was always looking for a new kind to try. I benefited with an amazing beer can collection.
Adults Only Halloween Festival In Illinois
A popular family attraction in Illinois is hosting a very special Halloween festival for adults only. I think it's safe to say that most people consider Halloween a kids' holiday. I guess it's because of the candy, costumes, and events. Of course, parents have a great time celebrating with their family but there's another side to Halloween.
How 6 Trolls Used to Be Hiding Deep Within the Illinois Woods
There really were trolls in Illinois that were hidden deep within the woods, but they are no more apparently. Have you come upon a giant in the Illinois woods? Thomas Dambo would like you to. He is the creator behind these 6 trolls that are in the woods near Chicago. He shared video of his wood trolls on YouTube along with the answer to the question why:
Illinois Thrift Shop Supports an Amazing Cause — And It’s a Must-Visit
Any time of year is good for thrift shopping, but it seems that more people like to visit their favorite secondhand stores more often in the fall. It could be because people want to find that extra layer of clothing or something vintage for the last few months of the year, or it could be because they want some great Halloween costume pieces for cheap.
Here's a breakdown of when leaves will change colors in Springfield
While it may not totally feel like fall yet, it may begin starting to look like it soon. According to the 2024 Fall Foliage Prediction Map, which annually predicts the fall color changes, Springfield residents should start seeing colors change beginning on Sept. 30. Here's a breakdown for when colors will begin changing...
Tom Kacich: Champaign County, state in sync in presidential voting
Sep. 29—As goes Champaign County, so goes Illinois. For the last 15 presidential elections — all the way back to Lyndon Johnson over Barry Goldwater in 1964 — the candidate who won Champaign County also won Illinois. The chosen one in Champaign County (and Illinois) isn't always the national winner — Gerald Ford in 1976, Al Gore in 2000 and Hillary Clinton in 2016 are exceptions — but most of ...
When do fall colors and leaf watching peak in Illinois? Here's what to know
As leaves begin to change, a "vibrant" fall — among the nation's most colorful — is predicted for Illinois. Here's a look at the 2024 foliage forecast and when to expect peak viewing in the Prairie State. What is the Illinois outlook? AccuWeather predicts that the nation's best leaf watching will be found in...
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