The best place to watch fireworks in America is in Illinois, but there's a catch. What I'm saying is, if you're planning on checking out this place for a dazzling 4th of July fireworks display, you might want to consider coming back later. …
You would think that Illinois drivers would have gotten the message by now. For the 8th time this year, a state trooper's car in Illinois has been impacted by a driver that was allegedly not abiding by Scott's Law. What is Scott's Law in …
First Mid Bancshares is making strategic moves in its C-suite, with a longtime executive taking on an expanded leadership role and another adding key financial responsibilities to his current position.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state. Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias said, “A library is more than just a building with …
A year ago, on Coney Island a new hot dog eating champion was crowned, and he’s from Illinois. Patrick Bertoletti pounded down 58 hot dogs and buns to take the Mustard belt. This year may be different, but we’re here for it. 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog …
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Officials release the identities of two Illinois men killed Saturday in a plane crash near Capron. A video with previous coverage is attached to this article. Scott Wentz, 60, of Grayslake, and Kenneth Serzynski, 74, of Beach …
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Say “drive-in” restaurant today, and people might immediately think Sonic, which has locations throughout Illinois. But even though Sonic began in 1953, the concept of drive-in restaurants goes back to 1921 with the Pig Stand chain in Texas. A drive-in …
Depending on your age, you may or may not remember the era when there was a real threat of nuclear war with what was then known as the Soviet Union. I thought those days were past, but there is now a renewed sense of dread thanks to new threats by Russian …
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