The Secret Sister Gift Exchange Is Back--And Illegal
The “Secret Sister” gift exchange (SSGE) campaign quickly became popular in 2015 through Facebook posts, and remains popular (and still illegal) in 2019.
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Sunken 'Ghost Ship' Found In Lake Michigan
The schooner, which went down in Lake Michigan in 1891, may be one of the most intact shipwrecks ever found in the Great Lakes.
Frigid Lake Michigan Becomes Surfer’s Paradise
What's the difference between November surfing in Maui and November surfing in Lake Michigan? I'm guessing attendance.
The Rock River Valley Blood Center Needs Platelets
Platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live.
Drive-Up Booze Pick-Up Now Offered at Walmart In Illinois
Some Walmart stores in Illinois are offering drive-up alcohol pick-up services for their customer's convenience.
Two Rockford Parks Are Looking At Suspension
The Rockford Park District says both Alpine Hills Snow Park and Alpine Pool are on the chopping block.
Don’t Forget To Turn Clocks Back This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first enacted by the federal government March 19, 1918, during World War I, as a way to conserve coal.
Illinois Looking To Ban Vaping In Public Places
It's only a matter of time before vaping is banned from being used inside public places of Illinois.
Bill To Allow College Athletes To Profit Clears Illinois House
The Illinois House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill allowing college athletes to profit from their names and likenesses.
Twitter Reacts To The Midwest's Halloween Snowstorm
Halloween 2019 has got it all. Some serious cold, lots of wind to make it feel even colder, and let's not forget the snow and ice.