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While it's not exactly in the middle of nowhere, Joliet actually, it seems that in order to get to this abandoned bunker, you're going to have to walk a bit.
Urban exploration is one thing, exploring a place in the middle of nowhere is something else altogether.
We love our tiny towns!
What's it like to live in a small town?
If ghosts, or spirits, or paranormal activity gives you anxiety or nightmares you should just stop reading because it's about to get real eerie real quick.
Ilinois' most haunted home is in Lemont, Illinois at Katherine's Crossing.
Get ready for a blast from the past because you're about to embark on a trip through Rockford's nightlife on a Friday night in the early 2000s.
The World's Largest Holiday Maze is Now Open in Wisconsin
If it's not quite the holidays without a massive lights maze, you're in luck because the world's largest is in Wisconsin.
Illinois Barber Saving Relationships One Haircut At A Time
This Illinois barber knows how to bless his clients with the hottest cuts on the planet.
Illinois Just Released a New Specialty License Plate
Thousands of Illinois residents have been wanting these insect-loving specialty license plates for several years, and now they are here, and available to order.
One of the Absolute Best Cities for Christmas is in Illinois
Imagine having to drive far and wide just to find the perfect city for Christmas.
Look, I get it that we all have some type of food we hate, but the food Illinois hates the most just makes us look silly.
Complaining about food was never tolerated in the house I grew up in. Both my parents came from a time when food was scarce, and they never got over it. Even if the meal was borderline inedible, they're attitude was "be glad you have something, now shut up and eat it."
It might be a good idea to let your guests know that you've got a "no-scraps" policy at your house.
The holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, are centered around a lot of food. Whether it's family dinners, guests coming by for drinks and appetizers, or just the overall presence of a whole bunch of food, your pets are going to want to get in on it. Here are the things you should really avoid giving...
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2,000 women got together with 1,500 bottles of wine and complained about their ex-boyfriends. Just kidding, kind of. 2,000 women were surveyed about their experiences with men and it resulted in a list of the most untrustworthy men according to their first names, also knows as the love rat list. Did...
Social media is full of pictures of places and things that you might look at and think "there is no way that's real." This is the exact thought I had when I saw a photo of this bar in Wisconsin.
Will the inside be a beauty or a beast? Is the outside decor meant to mislead you on what the inside may look like?
If you're a true crime ju**ie or a history buff, I just came across two fascinating tours you should probably check out in Wisconsin soon.
Take a tour of the favorite hideouts of infamous gangsters like Al Capone and John Dillinger in Wisconsin this winter.
Unveiling Illinois' Hidden Gem Bar's 12 Shots of Christmas
You've heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but what about the 12 Shots of Christmas? Can you try them all this holiday season? You could win big if you do.
Can You Guess What the Most Popular Slang Word Used in Illinois Is?
One survey has named the most popular slang word in Illinois, and we're willing to bet you've used it at least 100 times in the past few years.
From NBA player and Chicago native, Ken Norman, played professional basketball for 10 seasons for three different teams, primarily the Los Angeles Clippers.
Look inside Ken Norman's abandoned mansion. This eerie property sits deserted in Homewood, Illinois.
SAVE MONEY: Top 10 Affordable Places to Live in Illinois
Planning a move in 2024? You might want to check out this list of the most affordable places to live in Illinois before you settle on a new house.
SO cool!!
Finally, we can all have a look inside without getting into trouble for trespassing. Before the views, here are some facts about Chicago's Marina City.
Wisconsin Welcomes The Museum Of Beer And Brewing To Milwaukee AKA Brew City
Not many adults enjoy going to museums but one is finally opening soon in Milwaukee and the grown-ups are really going to like it.
7 Popular Television Shows That Are Set in Wisconsin
Have you ever wondered how many popular TV shows are set in Wisconsin? You might be surprised by the answer!
There's no reason to run for the border when Illinois actually does have some very affordable options for those who want to stay in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois may no longer lead the nation in outbound migration (a fancy term for someone leaving a state), but that doesn't mean that Illinois residents aren't looking to the most affordable spots in the state for relocation. If you had to leave where you live now, which of these Illinois cities and t...
Does the incandescent light bulb ban mean that you have to throw out all of your non-LED Christmas lights?
As you probably know, the current administration banned the sale of incandescent light bulbs on August 1st of this year as part of a plan to phase out inefficient bulbs and promote the use of more energy-efficient ones. Now that we're in the holiday season, here's how that ban affects the way we lig...
When you've lived in a state for your entire life, it's sometimes jarring to find out something about its history that you had absolutely no idea about.
Stay alert in the stores⚠
Shopping during the holidays? Keep your cash secure and your eyes open. Many stores are implementing color codes to keep shoppers and employees safe.
In the early 1990s, there was a clown that made millions of Americans laugh, it wasn't Bozo, it was Homey The Clown.
In the 90s, there was such concern about a terrorizing clown that Chicago Police had to get in involved.
Are you looking to literally "hold down the fort?" If so, this might be the place for you.
We like it, Sam-I-Am!
I love traveling. I'll travel to sightsee, I'll travel to eat. I'll travel just to check it off my own personal travel map.
The Singer Mental Health Center has been abandoned for quite some time now. Taking a step inside the now-empty building will make you think of something post-apocalyptic.
The Singer Mental Health Center has been abandoned for quite some time now.
Looking at some of the numbers, I was surprised to find out how many households have electric blankets. Far more than I ever expected to see.
If we were living somewhere in the southern part of the country where keeping warm during sub-zero nights isn't really a thing, this wouldn't be as newsworthy as it is here in the Midwest where plenty of people add an electric blanket or heated throw to their bed or couch from November through March...
Look at it this way, you still have plenty of time for shopping or gathering lumps of coal.
Maybe you're one of those people who always knows what the hottest items for Christmas are, or you're perhaps someone who couldn't care less because you're giving everyone socks and underwear. If you don't fit either of those descriptions, read on to see what Illinoisans really want to unwrap this h...
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Illinois, according to Tripadvisor.
Looking for a fun day with the family or just for yourself? Check out some the highest-rated museums throughout Illinois.
Winter Solstice: When Will the Days Start Getting Longer Again?
The days will soon begin to get longer, but first the Winter Solstice will bring the longest night of the year. Find out when it happens.
Is Your Pet a Legal Member of Your Family in Illinois? Absolutely
Every pet I've ever had in my life was treated like a family member. Did you know that in Illinois that's legally the case and it's such a rare thing it's only true in 5 other places.
Just remember, they're from the government and they're here to help...or something.
Since we don't have new phonebooks to look forward to in January (when is the last time you even got a new phonebook?), we'll have to settle for taking a look at some new laws that hit the books when we flip our calendars to 2024 here in Illinois.
From Chicago to Carbondale: The Quest for Illinois' Perfect Cookie Ends Here
At a recent get-together, my group of friends had a serious debate about what is the tastiest cookie, and after doing a little bit of research I finally discovered the top-rated treat in the state of Illinois.
Now that we're past Thanksgiving, it's time to focus on getting those gifts where they need to be on time for Christmas.
If you've got friends and family scattered all over the place, you're probably going to spend some time packing up holiday gifts to send them. One of the most important parts of that process is making sure you send those items on time to get there for Christmas. Here are the dates and times you'll n...
Let's highlight our favorite local businesses, what are your go-to's?🎅🎁
So the Feds Banned a Christmas Decoration in Illinois?
I'm a little bit confused and that's not an uncommon status for me. However, there's a common Christmas decoration that apparently is now banned by the federal government and I have so many questions.
7 Things Illinois Salvation Army Thrift Stores Won't Accept
One of the best things you can do is donate unwanted and/or unneeded items to Salvation Army Thrift Stores as those proceeds help the many good things they do in our communities. However, there are 7 specific types of items Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Illinois and Missouri won't accept.
Wow! The 7 Best Illinois and Wisconsin Christmas Light Displays
If it feels like there are so many holiday light displays around the Rockford region that it's hard to know which ones are worth making the drive to, we can help with that.
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