Insights for Truck Drivers Amid Industry Challenges in 2024

Since the start of the year, truck drivers have found themselves getting caught up in unexpected challenges. The transportation industry, often considered the lifeblood of commerce, faces significant headwinds, impacting drivers …

Stop Procrastinating These Essential Appointments and Services

Who hasn’t said, “I’ll do it tomorrow,” when faced with a task they’d rather avoid? We’re all guilty of putting things off until later, especially when it comes to appointments and …

Understanding What Legionella Is and How It Spreads

There are so many bacteria in the world and they can be found almost anywhere. However, Legionella is a bacterium that is found specifically in wet or dumpy areas, as discussed …

Illinois Joins the Powdered Alcohol Witch Hunt

UPDATED 12/3/2020 On May 11, 2015, the federal agency slapped their stamp of approval on “Palcohol,” a powdered alcohol product. Since then, America has been freaking out. Although the product has …

Meet O’Hare Airport’s Four-Legged Landscaping Team

O’Hare International Airport is getting some much-needed landscaping from some surprising workers: a herd of goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas and burros that tend to six acres on the other side of …

“Rogue Plumbers” Plague Chicago

Updated 3/31/2021 Sometimes the do-it-yourself bug hits you and you think you will fix a few things around the house. You read a few blogs on how to do basic plumbing …

Gun-Shaped iPhone Cases: The One Thing 2015 Doesn’t Need

Considering that eight out of every 10 people now carry around a cell phone, and most of those are iPhones that look exactly the same, it’s not surprising that there are …

Illinois Man Ends Up with Flooded, Moldy Basement After Town Fails to Provide Drainage

Missouri and Illinois have seen substantial flooding in what has turned out to be a wet summer, and for homeowners, the weather has presented some serious problems. For one man in …

Happiness to Return to Illinois, New Law Brings Back Happy Hour

On July 15, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner brought happiness back to the Prairie State, signing a new law that allows happy hour alcoholic drink specials to return. Back in 1989, Illinois …

Burger and King Finally Get Whopper Wedding

Each wedding is unique, but one that took place in Jacksonville, IL, on July 17 stands out. When Illinois residents Joel Burger and Ashley King got engaged earlier this year and …

Report: 73% of Illinois Roads Now in Poor or Mediocre Condition

On Thursday, July 9, the U.S. Department of Transportation released new data revealing that a stunning 73% of roads throughout Illinois are now in poor or mediocre condition. According to WREX, …

New Chicago Bitcoin Center Opens in Chicago-Based Incubator Company 1871

Chicago-based business 1871 recently announced that it’s launching a new project called the Chicago Bitcoin Center, which will aim to research the use of bitcoins in Chicago and developing secure networks …

Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Opens Up About Divorce and Family Obligations

After a triumphant season helping bring the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup victory, defenseman Duncan Keith has taken some time for himself. The Canadian player wound up relaxing after the championship …