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Weird, Strange, and Bizarre Laws Still on Illinois' Books--Part Two
Weird, Strange, and Bizarre Laws Still on Illinois' Books--Part Two
Weird, Strange, and Bizarre Laws Still on Illinois' Books--Part Two
Last week in this space I posted a piece called "You Probably Didn't Know These Things are Against the Law in Illinois." To be honest, I thought that would be the end of it. I mean, how many bizarro-world laws can one state have? Turns out, thanks to some research by alert listener Mike, we've got more. Plenty more.
Would This Kind of Event Work Here in Rockford?
Would This Kind of Event Work Here in Rockford?
Would This Kind of Event Work Here in Rockford?
Here in Rockford, we've shown ourselves to be very open-minded when it comes to trying out sports and/or games that are popular in other countries, but do we have enough hearty, adventurous souls around here to take on the very British Cheese Rolling Race? I think we do, although at this point in my life, I'm not one.
Illinois Has Some Unusual Museums You Should Check Out
Illinois Has Some Unusual Museums You Should Check Out
Illinois Has Some Unusual Museums You Should Check Out
As a kid, I saw a lot of museums. I've said before that I've seen most of this country from the back seat of my parents car, but we did stop the car occasionally, and when we did it was often in front of a museum of some sort. If you want museums, Illinois is your spot.
Wait, Your Mascot is a What?
Wait, Your Mascot is a What?
Wait, Your Mascot is a What?
Growing up in nearby Oregon, Illinois, our high school mascot was a hawk. We were the Oregon Hawks. Nothing really unusual or noteworthy about that one. However, one of our conference opponents at the time, Polo, had the unusual team name of "The Marcos." That's right, the Polo Marcos. I've heard that the name is in reference to something or someone, but I wasn't really paying attention
Say Yes to the Parachute Dress
Say Yes to the Parachute Dress
Say Yes to the Parachute Dress
I've watched more than a few episodes of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress with my daughter, Molly. If you're unfamiliar, SYTTD is a reality TV series that follows brides through Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan as they search for, and (almost always) find the perfect wedding gown for their upcoming nuptials...
Referee and Trainer Brawl During Hockey Game
Referee and Trainer Brawl During Hockey Game
Referee and Trainer Brawl During Hockey Game
In hockey, there's nothing new about a fight breaking out. It happens all the time. To be fair, it's almost always player against player (and sometimes the crowd is part of the mix). The key words being "almost always." For the exception, we head to a Junior A game in London, Ontario...
Man’s Predicament Shocks TV Anchors
Man’s Predicament Shocks TV Anchors
Man’s Predicament Shocks TV Anchors
You've got to admire a guy who's cool and unflappable in a serious situation. A guy who can keep it together and do the right thing when life throws a big curveball. A guy like Texan Kerry Parker. During the recent spate of thunderstorms that swept through Texas, Parker found his car, with him in it, being washed away by the terrible flooding near Austin...

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