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Sure, you told people you were getting the COVID-19 vaccination because you wanted to protect yourself and others from the virus, and you want us to get back to normal. Admit it, you did it to get free donuts and stuff.

On the big list of things people have sued famous athletes over, this one is really pretty far down the list. However, having a large powerful dog chomping down on your hand while you're trying to do your job does have a tendency to bother some people.

Warm weather, is that you?
It's time to start filling your calendar with ALL of the outdoor activities. The pandemic has reminded us how amazing it is to spend time outdoors enjoying time with your family. A great place to spend some time outdoors enjoying nature is Anderson Japanese Gardens in …

It's not that our two states don't agree that there are insects that should be hated, it's just that we disagree on which creep-crawly should draw the most disdain.

According to the BrewersAssociation.org website, Illinois has around 300 craft breweries, which means that we have 3 breweries for every 100,000 Illinoisans over the age of 21. We'd better get busy, because that beer isn't going to drink itself.

A friend of mine once called ketchup (or, catsup) a "profoundly evil and vile concoction that should be banned from Planet Earth."

On a Rockford street, a lost tire has been found.

When I say Loves Park kitchen, I mean my grandma's kitchen.

Last week, we told you that Staples and Office Depot are offering free lamination for your COVID-19 vaccination card. Right after that, news began to spread that the phony vaccination card business is booming. There's a connection, and medical professionals are not happy about it.

Was it just mine, or did everyone's mom tell them to never touch a wild bird, living or dead, because they're crawling with germs, bugs, and assorted yucky-ness? Well, it turns out my mom (and maybe yours) had this one right (not that I listened).