(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) “Attention Illinois State Fair goers, attention Illinois State Fair goes,” See what’s happening in the Capital City with a glimpse of the Illinois State Fair, On Today! Family, today, is Opening Day at the ISF; you can join in with them as they celebrate the County Fairs and…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) The pre-opening of the 166th Annual Illinois State Fair begins today at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL! Preview Night will feature the twilight parade, discounted carnival rides (Carnival Midway and Adventure Village will be open late Thursday afternoon following a complete ride inspection), and a FREE…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Katherine Johnson) According to the staff of the ISF & WEEK-TV, the want to to take time out, share some time with your family, have some fun, and be safe while you visit the Illinois State Fair. Illinois State Police encourages visitors to enjoy the Illinois State Fair and keep in…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User soaringbird) Derrick Rose hopes “to provide students a path to college that was not previously available to them.” Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose, announced he has started a college scholarship program, which will award more than $400,000 in tuition money. According to nba.com, the Rose Scholars program will focus “on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Chris F) Cake batter, gummy bears, and lemonade; sounds like things your kids like, right? They’re also the flavor of e-cigarettes and now Illinois Senator Dick Durbin wants federal intervention to crack down on kid-friendly flavorings of e-cigs and cigars. “This one is the blue slushie lemonade so it kind…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Pam Lane) The Better Business Bureau (BBB), urges consumer caution on Back-To-School shopping Mara Clingingsmith, Regional Manager of the BBB says, “to do your research, check the items, make sure you’re getting a good value, make sure your researching and getting the best price for the value as well.. And…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Virginia Retail) Newsline: Kroger stores are setting to close in Lincoln And Decatur, IL. Kroger’s Central Division made the announcement Thursday that the store located at 1475 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln and the store at 1401 W. King Street in Decatur will close. The company said the decisions were due…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Bob Sponge) The State Of Illinois wants to celebrate a century of people getting their kicks on Route 66. According to WGEM-TV, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation on earlier this week, creating the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission, which will make plans to celebrate the road’s 100th anniversary in 2026. Rauner…… MORE
(Photo By Flick User Via Tsuji) McDonald’s is fighting to hold onto customers as the Big Mac turns 50, but it’s not messing with the makings of its most famous burger. The company is celebrating the 1968 national launch of the double-decker sandwich, whose ingredients of “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions…… MORE
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