Illinois Fast Food Joints Battle Over Who Has The Meats
An Illinois Arby's didn't waste a single minute to roast McDonald's over the weekend after it was announced the fan-favorite McRib was making a return to menus across the country one last time.
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There is One Presidential Landmark in Illinois you need to Visit
According to one website, there are 9 Presidential Landmarks every history buff needs to visit, and one of them is right here in the Land of Lincoln...and spoiler alert...it has to do with Lincoln.
Flashback: Illinois Woman Sees Lincoln’s Face In A Clump Of Dirt
While certainly not the most attractive man to ever walk the face of the Earth, Abraham Lincoln is certainly one of the most recognizable, especially here in Illinois. You can see Lincoln's face on the penny, on the $5 bill, and splashed all over governmental buildings throughout Illinois and the nation.
Did You Know This Town is Considered Illinois' Most Drunk City?
This Illinois city is a pretty big deal.
See Inside the Illinois Route 66 Grill with Dragsters on the Roof
If I were to list all of the places that I'd recommend you'd stop by on historic Route 66, it would take days to read. There is one place in Illinois though that I was reminded is a fun location especially if you love classic cars as it's a grill with dragsters on the roof.
Are You Kidding? Illinois Lawmakers Give Themselves Another Raise
Since I'm quite sure that there are absolutely no money issues whatsoever in your household or in the households of anyone and everyone you know, you're probably delighted at the good fortune of Illinois lawmakers down in Springfield.
Illinois Senate Bill Would Ban Flavored Vapes, Tobacco Statewide
Down in Springfield, Illinois Senate Bill 3854 (SB3854), if passed into law, would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco. For the moment, that bill is still "in committee."
Illinois Law Change May Allow 12 Year Olds To Be Left Home Alone
You may have seen it pointed out that Kevin McCallister's parents in the movie Home Alone (set here in Illinois) would have been looking at serious trouble for leaving an 8 year old to knock around that fabulous house all by himself.
3 Illinois Cities Lead The Nation In Break-Ins And Burglaries
The FBI says that in 2020, there were 314 burglaries for every 100,000 people nationwide. However, in three Illinois cities, that number was a whole lot higher.
Illinois DMV Adds Another Week Of COVID Closures
Illinois driver services facilities and Secretary of State departments originally planned to close their doors for the first couple of weeks of this month due to soaring COVID-19 numbers.