Belleville

I know that many senior centers do great work in providing entertainment for their residents. Many at an Illinois senior center definitely got a thrill this week as a big black bear got up-close-and-personal in Belleville, Illinois.

It's not exactly breaking news when a new grocery store opens in Illinois. But, there's a new one that just opened in the Land of Lincoln in a very unique place that got my attention and maybe it will seem peculiar to you also.

Allegiant is one of the few airline companies that is looking to take advantage of the rise in travel by adding 10 more routes that will serve 14 cities across the country. A couple of those routes are coming right here to Illinois and Indiana.

This gourmet popcorn shop in Illinois has the coolest selection of plushies you'll want to get your hands on. You'll leave with one of everything, plus delicious popcorn!

The other day, as I was watching my wife carry in a metric ton or two of Halloween candy from the garage, I happened upon an article that was talking about the hard line being drawn on Halloween trick-or-treaters by the city of Roanoke, Virginia.

The unfortunate Belleville-area man avoided the dog, but was injured by an overnight stay in the tree.

I usually think of pirate movies when I see someone with a parrot on their shoulder--not a guy stuck in an Illinois mud pit.