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44 Riders Killed in Illinois—State Sounds Alarm
100.9 The Eagle - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Most of the friends I know that have motorcycles already know that their life depends on riding safe. In the state of Illinois, there's a new reason for alarm, though, due to a disturbing spike in motorcycle accident fatalities according to the...
Her body was found in an Illinois farmer's field; 35 years later she has been identified
KSDK - Missouri
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Wendy Michel, who would be 65 years old today, disappeared sometime in the summer of 1990 and her body was found by an Illinois farmer in a field. MADISON COUNTY, Ill. — A woman who was killed and had her body left in a farmer’s field in rural...
A history lesson disguised as a tourist attraction: Touring Henry Ford’s enduring Greenfield Village
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 2, 2025
DEARBORN, Michigan – Sure, you can read about the Wright brothers in a book and learn how they converted their knowledge of bicycles into the world’s first airplane. Or you can head to suburban Detroit to tour the Wrights’ bicycle shop, where...
State tourism program promotes Mullen’s
RobLaw News & Record - Ilinois
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July 1, 2025
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Former Hibs player reveals heart issue as he opens up on season ending problem in emotional address
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 27, 2025
The former Hibs player has not played at all in 2025 and has now opened up in an emotional message. A former Hibs player has revealed why he has not played a competitive match in 2025 - and why he won’t play for the rest of his current season....
NASCAR’s Chicago future unsure ahead of 3rd street race
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 1, 2025
CHICAGO -- When it comes to NASCAR's upcoming return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. The track president is monitoring an ambitious construction schedule for the street course, to go along with everything else...
Fourth of July parades: A complete list of parades across the Chicago area
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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While most Fourth of July firework shows are slated for later in the evening, many municipalities will host parades for those looking to celebrate earlier in the day. Here’s a full list of parades set to take place in the Chicago area on Friday....
Johnny Gaudreau's daughter Noa dresses up as 'Uncle Z's flower girl' at Zach Werenski and Odette Peters' wedding
Sportskeeda
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July 27, 2025
This weekend, Columbus Blue Jackets alternate captain Zach Werenski tied the knot with his longtime partner Odette Peters. On Saturday, his former teammate late NHLer Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith shared a couple of stories on her Instagram...
Where To Travel This July For Less Than $650 Round-Trip
Travel Noire
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July 1, 2025
Cheap flights are possible, even with demand up and no indicators of slowing down. Americans break their previous travel record nearly every summer. According to AAA, 72 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July alone — an...
Go big and stay home! Why Illinois loves its roadside monsters.
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 2, 2025
Megafauna. No, wait: MEGAFAUNA. Better. A perfect word, and fun to say. In fact, “megafauna” is not even a scientific term. It just sounds like one. It’s something we say to refer to, in a quasi-professional way, the largest beasts in the world,...
Future of NASCAR weekend in Chicago is unclear
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 1, 2025
CHICAGO -- When it comes to NASCAR’s upcoming return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. The track president is monitoring an ambitious construction schedule for the street course, to go along with everything else...
What to do in Chicago when you’re in town to see the Cubs
Bleed Cubbie Blue - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Wrigley Field is more than just a place where the Chicago Cubs play baseball. It’s become one of the top tourist attractions in the city. Every day I see out-of-towners at Wrigley not just for baseball but just for the experience of seeing the...
Goodman Theatre to host 100 free performances in Chicago
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
The storied Goodman Theatre will celebrate its 100th birthday by bringing free performances to all of Chicago’s 50 wards. The Loop theater has teamed up with the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for the “100 Free Acts of...
TSA Issues Travel Alert As Record-Breaking July 4th Weekend Approaches
Travel Noire
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July 1, 2025
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a travel alert ahead of what promises to be the busiest Independence Day weekend in American history. With over 18.5 million travelers expected to pass through airport security...
A basketball fan's dream vacation: Michael Jordan's onetime Chicago mansion listed on Airbnb
NBC News
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July 1, 2025
A Chicago-area mansion once owned by all-time NBA great Michael Jordan is now listed on Airbnb, offering high-end travelers the chance to vacation like a six-time champion. According to the Airbnb listing, Champions Point is a seven-bedroom,...
Growing tourism highlights southern Illinois as 'hidden gem' travel destination
The Pantagraph - Illinois
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WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot. “I literally looked...
Moore enjoys freshman year in track at Illinois Wesleyan; earns all-CCIW honors
The County Chronicle - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
By Mike Monahan ARCOLA – Kelsey Moore, a 2024 Arcola graduate, completed her freshman year at Illinois Wesleyan in Normal. She competed for the Division III school that competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Now instead of...
Personal Spaces
Richmond Magazine - Virginia
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July 27, 2025
Kelly Lockwood Padgett thinks of herself as a creative problem solver. The owner of Richmond-based design and fabrication studio Wood & Locks has designed for superstar influencer Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand, Suja Organic juice company and...
Shadrach Bond Chapter DAR of Hancock County to host The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibition at the Hancock County Courthouse July 3-17
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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The Shadrach Bond Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the ground floor of the Hancock County Courthouse in Carthage July 3-17. The...
America's Most Beautiful State Is Actually Its Most Unloved
The Travel
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July 23, 2025
When you think about the most popular states for tourists in the US, you'll often think of California, New York, Florida, or Hawaii. While it's true that certain states attract more tourists than others, there's a huge gulf in the difference...