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Illinois Has Two Of The Most Bed Bug Infested Cities In The U.S.
Thinking about bed bugs makes anyone's skin crawl. The invasive insect that lives in mattresses and bites those who sleep on them has become a really bad issue in the U.S. recently. Two cities in Illinois have become hot spots for bed bugs and the city with the worst bed...
Chicago free museum days: Full list of free museum days for October 2024
Just because its spooky season doesn't mean you can't make time for a museum. This October, more than a dozen iconic Chicago museums and attractions will offer numerous free admission days for Illinois residents to take advantage of. As the leaves begin to change and the weather starts to get...
3 Illinois School Districts Suddenly the Best in America for 2025
This is quite an honor and could be a glimpse into the future as 3 Illinois school districts have suddenly been named the best in America for next year? Hold on. Has someone been playing in the time machine?. This is seriously a very prestigious list. For Niche to name...
These Gas Station Tacos Are the Best in Illinois
Today is National Taco Day, and it wouldn't make sense not to highlight what's been dubbed the best tacos in Illinois. While Taco Day was originally set for October 4, the folks at Taco Bell pushed to move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October every year because, you guessed it, Taco Tuesday.
Sorry Iowa, America’s Largest Truck Stop Opened in Illinois
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
October concert calendar: 10 of the best Chicago shows
CHICAGO — After another tremendous summer concert season in Chicago, it’s time to head indoors with tons of talent headed to the city in October. Let’s take a look at 10 of the best below. 10/5 — Michael Kiwanuka and Brittany Howard, Chicago Theatre As co-headlining tours continue to be all the rage, two of […]
"Pig vomit" smell from feed company angers Mt. Prospect residents
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (CBS) -- A smelly mess has been brewing in one northwest suburb and residents have been complaining about what they called an awful smell circulating in their air and seeping into their homes.Neighbors in Mount Prospect said the smelly problem has been going on for years. Thursday was a good day because the winds weren't fierce, but on a windy day, they close their windows and their walks are cut short."Prestige smells like pig vomit," said Mark Johnson, a Mount Prospect resident.In neon green writing on signs, their message was clear: The neighborhood reeks."Very putrid, thick," Johnson...
Illinois’ Famous Late Night Haunted Halloween Flea Market
This unique and popular event in Illinois combines the works of Halloween and flea markets into one big fun and scary night. Flea markets are very popular in Illinois. The are many held all the time in our state. Some of those sales are massive and held at fairgrounds. A few of those flea markets have actual themes. Others are famous and a reason for people to visit Illinois.
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