What is the most desired job at a tailgating event?
A recent poll shows that 29% of people believe that the grill master is the best job at a tailgate. The second most popular role is the “side dish taster”. 34% of people agree that it is
Authorities warn of fire risks as college students return to campus
CHICAGO – Colleges have begun welcoming students back to campuses across the country, and with that comes a risk of a very preventable school tragedy, fires. According to data from The Center for Campus Fire Safety, from
IDOT seeking temporary help for snow-and-ice removal
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking qualified individuals to apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, IDOT is hiring Snow Removal Operators and
Canadian Politician has bike stolen an hour after promising to reduce bike theft
Rick Shone is running for mayor of Winnipeg, Canada. He recently announced a “cycling-infrastructure plan” that included plans to reduce bike theft. An hour after his speech he stopped in a store and left his bike outside.
Emergency fund of $400 isn’t enough anymore, should be $1400
Top 10 things that cause couples to bicker at home
1. Leaving lights on. 2. Leaving the toilet seat up. 3. Not putting clean dishes away. 4. Starting housework, but not finishing it. 5. Whose turn it is to vacuum or mop. 6. Not squeegeeing or wiping
Charges filed against suspects in statewide video gaming burglary ring
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a number of individuals have been charged after an investigation into a burglary ring that targeted video gaming. Dozens of establishments across the state were burglarized and the
Secretary of State Jesse White Tests returns to work after COVID-19 infection
CHICAGO – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has returned to work after testing negative for the COVID-19 virus. The 88-year-old returned to his office at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. Last week, Secretary White
ISP warn about ending your summer with a DUI: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
SPRINGFIELD – Heading into the final big weekend of summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police remind everyone that alcohol and drug-impaired driving is not a game. More than 200 law enforcement agencies across
Fire Department Small Equipment Grant Program Applications Due
SPRINGFIELD – Area fire departments looking to get grants for equipment have until the end of November to complete their application. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Small Equipment Grant Program was established to provide