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Illinois Texas Roadhouse Location Has Special Visitors Stop In
A retired couple on a unique adventure makes a stop at a Texas Roadhouse location in Illinois. Texas Roadhouse Restaurant In Illinois Is Part Of Retired Couple's Bucket List. I'll admit, I'm a fan of Texas Roadhouse. It's reasonable and reliable. Plus, my family enjoys the food. You've gotta love a place that serves you peanuts and you can throw the shells on the shore. The only problem I have is it's always busy and you have to wait to be seated.
Dog Almost Ruins Ree Drummond’s Daughter’s Gender Reveal!
The Pioneer Woman Rea Drummond's daughter recently shared the news on social media that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Now, they're sharing a gender reveal that was hilariously nearly ruined by the couple's adorable Golden Retriever, George. “We can’t wait to meet you, little one,” she...
Morgan Wallen Not Amused After Fan Throws a Phone at Him During Show [Watch]
Morgan Wallen had no time for a fan who threw her phone at him during a recent tour stop. In the video shared on X, the country singer is in the middle of singing "Cowgirls" when a well-manicured hand emerges from the bottom of the screen and launches the device toward him.
Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden’s Son, Rusty, Dead at 65: ‘I Love You, Son’
Oak Ridge Boys singer William Lee Golden is mourning the death of his son, William "Rusty" Golden. According to a press release, the Country Music Hall of Famer's son died on Monday (July 1) at the age of 65 at his home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn. “This...
Moline Movie Theater Re-opening 1 Year Later As VIP Moline 14
Two re-opening stories in 2024?! That definitely wasn't on my bingo card for this year but I'm here for it. Back in March, a Davenport sub shop game back from the grave and has since re-opened. Well, after being closed for almost 1 year exactly, the movie theater off of John Deere Road in Moline will also be re-opening. Sure, it will be under new ownership than before but it will be great to have two movie theaters in the Quad Cities and one on each side of the river.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
70 Years Ago Today: The World Was Introduced to Elvis Presley
If you take a look around in 2024, you can still find a ton of things that will remind you of Elvis Presley. But there are only a few of us who will remember being there and hearing an Elvis song on the radio for the first time ever on July 2, 1954.
Luke Bryan is Still Waiting to Hear if ‘American Idol’ Will Invite Him Back
American Idol is set to return in 2025, but Luke Bryan says that the judging lineup for next season is still up in the air. "It's been something Disney has been really tight-lipped about with me and Lionel [Richie] and Ryan [Seacrest]," Bryan explains in a new interview with Billboard.
The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies
Country music has been more popular than ever in America over the last few years. This can be clearly seen by sales and streams of country songs in the past 10 years. The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies. In music, it's a status...
Join The Tradition: East Moline Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast Celebration
Before you enjoy fireworks on the night of the 4th of July, enjoy some fluffy golden goodness served by the East Moline Firefighters for a great cause. The East Moline Fire Fighters Association is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast on July 4th to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The East...
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Dammit Randy’ Includes a Very Special Co-Writer [Listen]
Miranda Lambert's new song "Dammit Randy" is right in the country superstar's wheelhouse — independent, story-focused and country as heck — but it's clearly a step in a new direction, too. For one thing, the song features a co-writer that fans haven't seen from her before, even though...
Massive Pork Project: They’re Hogging Up Iowa and Bringing Home the Bacon
Urban planning is like playing SimCity in real life but with fewer disasters and more coffee breaks. Picture a team of city wizards plotting the future of neighborhoods while sipping lattes and debating the perfect height for lampposts. And let's not forget about Mother Nature. These planners are all about...
Unprecedented: The Cause of Recent Iowa Flooding
Why Midwest Waters Are Rising: Understanding the Causes and Impacts. According to the Associated Press: The recent surge in Midwest flooding can be attributed to relentless torrential rains. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, received a staggering 7 inches of rain over just three days, with neighboring areas like Canton seeing an unprecedented 18 inches. In Iowa, rainfall totals reached up to 15 inches since Friday alone.
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Illinois’ Operation Fallen Flags Properly Retires U.S. Flags
The members of "Operation Fallen Flag" with the help of the "Glory Truck" assist Rockford, Illinois area residents in properly retiring their American flags. Operation Fallen Flags And The Glory Truck In Illinois. I will go out of my way to support certain types of benefits. Right there around the...
New York Man Loses Hand And Fingers In Fireworks Accident
It's not even the 4th of July yet, and someone has already blown their hand off. A gruesome incident occurred this past Saturday night, a Long Island man suffered severe injuries due to a fireworks explosion. According to police in Suffolk County, the 66-year-old Brentwood resident was in his yard on Eastern Avenue around 9 p.m. when the explosion occurred. The blast was powerful enough to sever his left hand and take off three fingers from his right hand. He was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Buried Underneath a Football Stadium? It May Be Possible
This could be taking the term "die-hard fan" a little too far. A regent for the University of Nebraska, Barbara Weitz, has proposed an idea to raise money for the school by selling spots in a burial columbarium underneath the football stadium. This idea would allow super fans to have their ashes inurned at the field.
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