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Illinois Lottery Player Scores $1 Million Prize Playing Online
Imagine sitting at home, playing the Illinois Lottery online, and winning a million dollars. It's possible and it was done this week during the Mega Millions drawing. That's right, you can play the Illinois Lottery right from the comfort of your own home and never have to deal with waiting in line at the gas station to get a lottery ticket. How can you win life-changing money from home? Just like this person.
Inside The Posh, Available Illinois Mansion Formerly Owned By Celebrities
A house for sale in Illinois might be the mansion of your dreams. We can agree the real estate market sucks as of late, but it's fun to dream right?. A mansion in Olympia Fields (a southern suburb of Chicago) is on the market and the price was recently dropped by $1 million. It can be yours for $2.5 million.
Iowa’s Favorite Superhero Has “Roots” in the Hawkeye State
When it comes to superheroes, the choices are virtually endless. From iconic figures like Superman and Wonder Woman to lesser-known yet equally significant characters such as Animal Man, Doctor Fate, Ragman, Dove, and Ambush Bug, there's a hero for every fan. While we're at it, they're action figures, not dolls.
AI is Reportedly Coming to Illinois Taco Bell Drive Thru Lanes
Do you love tacos? Do you trust robots? Those are both important questions to answer as there are multiple reports that artificial intelligence is coming to Illinois drive-thru lanes. I saw this taco report shared by Nation's Restaurant News. It says that Taco Bell already has artificial intelligence deployed in...
All The Most “Redneck” Towns In Illinois
It never hurts to have a little Redneck ion your life... Apparently, there is a way to measure how redneck every town, city, and state is. A YouTube video from 2016 has recently gone viral for a second time and claims to have a list of the top 10 most redneck towns in Illinois. The video creator also had a list for Iowa, you can see that here.
This Could Soon Be The Most Dangerous City In Iowa After Dark
Iowa is considered one of the safest states in America coming in at number 13 for safest in the states. Still, every state has its dangers. In a recent list areas like Council Bluffs, Ottumwa, Davenport, and others found themselves as some of the most dangerous areas in Iowa. A...
Atlanta Doesn’t Know There Is No Such Thing As A Seagull
Believe it or not, seagulls don’t exist. No, this isn’t part of that bizarre conspiracy theory claiming all birds are fake. This revelation is all about the language we use daily, leading to the myth of the seagull. The Myth of Seagulls. We’ve grown so used to saying...
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Parker McCollum Has One Important Parenting Rule
Parker McCollum and wife Hallie Ray’s lives are quickly going to change. For the family of two, life at home and on the road will shift as they are about to have their first child enter the world. “Every night, they use to throw bras on stage,” the singer...
Post Malone Drops Full Tracklist for ‘F-1 Trillion’
Post Malone's official tracklist for his country project proves that, even though a leaked songs list spoiled several of the surprises earlier this week, he still had a couple of shockers up his sleeve. The rapper-turned-country-star unfurled the F-1 Trillion tracklist on a full-page spread of The Tennessean's Wednesday (July...
The Best Places to Live in America
What exactly makes a place an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In the middle of the 20th century, the suburbs were born. Post-World War II, white Americans were entranced by the idea of owning their own newly affordable homes with plots of green lawn space, especially as cities experienced severe housing shortages. Rapidly, the suburbs grew to be home for the majority of citizens.
Here’s What It Means When Iowans Do Actually Dream About Tornadoes
It's been a messy tornado season that might stick with you into your slumber. Not all of us have dreams at night but sometimes when we do, it's obvious where our brains have been. Interestingly, a few people lately have mentioned having dreams involving a storm or a tornado. Evidently,...
Top Three Biggest Party Schools In Wisconsin
It's almost time to go back to school which means great learning is almost here... that and parties. Does your school go hard when it comes to parties? It's time to see if it can make the list. How They Got These Wisconsin Results. Niche has released a way to...
Remember When a NASCAR Pace Car Was Stolen?
Talladega Superspeedway is known for big crashes, high speeds and wild crowds. But did you know that it was also the scene of one of NASCAR's wildest stories?. Back in 1986, Talladega was packed with more than 105,000 fans ready to watch racers such as Dale Earnhardt, Michael Waltrip and Richard Petty battle on the 2.66 mile-long track as they chased down points in the Winston Cup Series.
This Invasive Plant Is a Homeowner’s Worst Nightmare (and It Might be in Your Yard Now)
A plant that is so common along roadsides, especially near bridges, that you probably don't even notice it anymore, is actually one of the world's most invasive plant species. Japanese knotweed is not only widespread but also responsible for significant property damage, causing major headaches for homeowners. How Bad Can...
Carrie Underwood Is Dealing With a Bully
Someone is doing Carrie Underwood wrong. Actually, some "thing" is doing Carrie Underwood dirty. Or, should we say some pet? It's a bit complicated, but on Instagram, the singer reveals the culprit. When she's not on stage, Underwood enjoys a farmer's life at home, often sharing pictures of her produce...
Did Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen Date? She Finally Spills!
Back in late 2022, when fans got to know Megan Moroney as the singer behind the viral hit "Tennessee Orange," there was one burning question on their minds: Was it a love song about Morgan Wallen?. There were certainly a few points that led credence to the theory. "Tennessee Orange"...
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