The day to move our clocks forward one hour is rapidly approaching, and despite the fact most everyone hates doing the "spring forward-fall back" routine, lawmakers don't seem any closer to getting rid of it here in Illinois or anywhere else in the nation.
Another day, another recall. Well, maybe recall isn't exactly the right word to use here, so let's go with another day, another request from a company that you throw away its leftover product because it could cause you problems. There, fixed it.
Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
After taking in over 33 dogs in the last week, Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford is hosting a discounted adoption to help clear its cages immediately.
I didn't realize until this morning that February 29th, or Leap Day, was a day that inspired restaurants and other spots throughout Illinois and the rest of the country to offer up discounts or freebies. Regardless, it is a day for freebies and discounts, so I'll expect you to remember that in four years. Now go take advantage of the day.
Say what you want about Illinois' frigid, snowy winters, but one thing is for certain: we're pretty much bug free from November to March. However, with this unseasonably warm weather we've been enjoying, the creepy-crawlies will be out and about sooner than usual. Let's look at the deadliest bugs we have in Illinois right before we see them in person.
Yet another popular dining spot is having some struggles at various locations throughout the country, including right here in Illinois. The full list and locations of all possible closures hasn't been released yet, but one Illinois location has already closed its doors permanently.
Sunday, March 10th is the day we change our clocks to spring forward, then on Sunday, November 3rd we do it all over again and fall back. Changing our clocks twice per year has an approval rating that's even lower than Congress, so what would happen if we said "no more!" and stopped the practice entirely?