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Illinois Skies Will Feature A Meteor Shower This Weekend
If you're interested in catching what might be 2024's best meteor shower, this weekend's peak of the Perseid meteor shower should be the one that you're looking for. The Perseids seem to realize that there's a fan base here on Earth, so they hang around the early morning skies for pretty decent amount of time, starting in mid-July and wrapping up in early September. Shooting stars from the Perseid meteor shower can be seen the entire time, but the peak, or best viewing times, are coming up this weekend.
Illinois Police Just Took 318 Guns in Month Long Crackdown
According to the law in Illinois, there are certain individuals who are not supposed to possess firearms. The Illinois State Police just completed a monthly enforcement crackdown to make sure those people are in compliance and it resulted in 318 firearms being taken. Why are some people in Illinois not...
Get A Sneak Peak at The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow
The Iowa State Fair is known for many things, but none quite as iconic as the Butter Cow. This creamy bovine marvel isn’t just a tribute to dairy, it’s a testament to sheer butter artistry. Each year, it requires a whopping 400 to 600 pounds of butter and the combined effort of three sculptors working 40 hours each. They start with a rough draft of a cow, then carefully carve out veins and texture, making sure it looks as lifelike as possible. Sadly, there is no butter mooing.
Billy Ray Cyrus + Firerose’s Divorce Finalized — She’ll Get Next to Nothing!
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose settled their divorce last week, with the Australian singer agreeing to receive as much as you and your neighbors: $0. The tense three-month path to settlement featured wild accusations from both parties, several of which were seemingly confirmed with supporting evidence. Cyrus argued that his wife of seven months was trying to benefit from his last name, and in a social media post shared on Monday, he doubled down.
‘American Idol': Luke Bryan’s Advice for Carrie Underwood Sounds Like a Warning
Luke Bryan has finally spoken up about Carrie Underwood joining him on American Idol. The country singer welcomed her with a social media post touting auditions last week, and now, he's giving advice. Is it advice? Or is it a warning? You decide. Bryan, Underwood and Lionel Richie will be...
Someone Insulted Zach Bryan’s Parents, and He’s Fighting Mad
Zach Bryan is calling out anonymous internet trolls — and the social media sites that give them a platform. Over the weekend, he set his sighs on Prime Time Country Music, a country music news platform that appears to operate primarily on social media. Each week, the platform runs a segment called "PTCM Shots Fired," where they ask their followers to share their country music hot takes.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Boneless Chicken Wings
What came first, the chicken, the wing, or the boneless chicken wing?. While that question is yet to be answered, and somewhat mythical, the Ohio Supreme Court has had to weigh in, so things are now getting serious. Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Boneless Chicken Wings. An Ohio supreme court...
Loretta Lynn Once Helped Granddaughter Tayla Document Her Physical Abuse
On a new episode of the Rooted Recovery Stories podcast, singer-songwriter Tayla Lynn — who is Loretta Lynn's granddaughter — told her story of overcoming addiction and described the abuse she suffered as a child at the hands of her stepfather. Tayla is Lynn's paternal grandmother; her dad,...
See ‘Yellowstone’ Star Luke Grimes’ Wife’s Stunning Pregnancy Reveal
Luke Grimes' wife Bianca Rodrigues Grimes revealed that she is pregnant with the couple's first child, and her friends and followers are praising her simple and stunning reveal. Grimes Yellowstone co-stars Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Hassie Harrison (Laramie) applauded the pic. Tim McGraw's daughter Audrey simply said, "Omg!!!" Grimes...
You’re Using the Word ‘Weird’ All Wrong and Don’t Even Realize It
"Weird" has a long history that is rather, well, weird. The while the word has been around for centuries, the meaning behind it has shifted throughout time from being a compliment to a descriptor for something deemed unusual or out of he ordinary. Origin Of 'Weird'. When we use the...
Miranda Lambert Is Texting an Unreleased Song to Her Fans
Before she announced her upcoming Postcards From Texas album, Miranda Lambert teased the project by sending out physical postcards with song titles written on them. Now, the singer's continuing to find a unique way to connect with fans ahead of the album's release. This time, though, she's going digital. On...
Why Are So Many Bikes Being Dumped In The Illinois Area Of This Lake?
A weird trend is on the uptick in the Chicago area. NBC Chicago says that volunteer groups have recently pulled out 53 Divvy bikes from Lake Michigan around the Chicago shore. It may not get any better either, since they're popular during Lollapalooza, which was this last weekend. Chicago resident...
Here Are the Lyrics to Megan Moroney’s ‘Am I Okay?’
Megan Moroney has made her name with turbulent love songs, so when she finally hits on a relationship worth celebrating, even she has to double-check herself. That's the story line between "Am I Okay?," the title track of her most recent album and her newest submission to country radio. Moroney checks her pulse, assesses her surroundings and finally names the strange new feeling that's throwing her off: It's healthy romantic love.
Two Country Singers Got in a Bar Fight + the Internet Is Loving It!
One country singer pulled another country singer off his bar stool before taking a beating to the head, and all the internet wants to do is tell jokes. Songwriter John Moreland and Turnpike Troubadours' fiddle player Kyle Nix were the two men allegedly involved. "F--k that guy ... f--k that...
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