Jake

I was born in Solon, Iowa and went to Washington High School. I got into the radio world at age 17 and fell in love with it. I spend way too much time on the internet and watching movies. My favorite book is Slaughterhouse 5, and my first job was a farmhand on a horse farm. I consider myself a bit of a history buff, and Eli Young Band is my favorite band.

New List Suggests Wisconsin Is The Worst State In America

Wisconsin is one of my favorite states to visit, and vacation in, so I already disagree with this list before even seeing it. I love the state I live in. After watching said video however I can agree that there is some issues here. Though I'd argue we are nowhere near the worst...

Beware Of Deadly Cucumber Smell In Illinois With Temperature Change

The temps are dropping, and I doubt anyone is making a salad in the garage which means the smell of Cucumbers could be a very bad thing. Allegedly some animals can smell like cucumbers under extreme circumstances

The Most Popular Fast-Food Restaurants In Illinois

A recent list takes a look at the top 10 most popular fast food restaurants in Illinois. Whether it’s for convenience or for a treat, there are plenty of options for the public across the many chains and franchises in the US.

Is It Illegal In Illinois To Have A Pet Squirrel?

If you haven't seen the countless stories about Peanut the squirrel. You are lucky. It's a sad one. It has also become a big political talking point online.

Straight To Jail: Illinois’ Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Recorded

Somehow today we are looking at people who have gone 100 mph over the speed limit and still only received a fine..

The Worst Candy Brand Is Sold In Illinois

Who doesn't love a little candy in their life? Apparently there is enough hate for one brand in particular to justify making this list. I do wonder though, how do you judge if chocolate is bad? I'd imagine it's subjective, but apparently not. This is just in time for Halloween.

The Worst Candy Brand Is Sold In Wisconsin

A report was also released on the Register called "Candy brands to avoid this Halloween" clearly there is a lot of talk about candy and morals recently.

Illinois Has Some Of The Least Powerful Voters

In this report, Illinois did not make it in the top 25 most powerful states for voting. This isn't a surprise to anyone who has been keeping an eye on this election.

Wisconsin Now Ranks As A State With The Most Powerful Voters

Congratulations Wisconsin voter... you live in a state where your vote really matters. I'm sure you've caught on to that with all the political ads you've seen.

The ONLY Reason Walmart Would SHUT DOWN All Stores This Fall In Iowa And Illinois

The Midwest is getting ready as more changes come to Walmart, and you won’t want to be caught off guard. Shoppers across the state will be affected as every single Walmart store in the Midwest will be shut down this holiday season.