Officials Urge Iowa and Illinois Parents to Check Halloween Candy for Lookalikes
A police department told parents to check their kids' candy haul carefully. The branding on a lot of weed candy looks pretty similar to the kid-friendly kind.
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Water Main Break Shuts Down Southbound 18th Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.
A water main break has forced the closure of southbound 18th Street between Middle Road and Parkway Drive.
These Illinois Towns Are Among America’s Safest for Halloween
With minimal violent crime, low pedestrian deaths, and strong law enforcement, Naperville is one of America’s safest Halloween towns.
Doctors Warn Florida Residents: Don’t Sleep With a Fan On
Experts say this popular way to stay cool could be affecting your health
Here’s The Legal Age You Can Leave Your Kids Home Alone In North Carolina This Summer
Children under this age should not be left home alone under any circumstances in North Carolina.
Watch Out For Purple Paint While Exploring Tennessee Wilderness
Heading into the wild this year? Keep an eye out for those purple paint markings—they're more than just an art choice.
Virginia, Don’t Touch That Ball Of Leaves In Your Tree
Nestled high in trees, squirrel dreys offer safe havens crafted from natural materials, ensuring warmth and security for their young while reminding us to respect wildlife boundaries.
Truckers Say Stay Away from 1 Illinois Place & It Isn’t Chicago
A survey of truckers has called out a location in the Land of Lincoln and it isn't in Chicago and it isn't East St. Louis either.
Illinois’ Safest City Had a Twister with a Rainbow Go Through It
Illinois' new safest city for 2025 has a very unique weather history involving tornadoes and rainbows.
Why Do Illinois People Put Color Paw Prints on their Mailbox?
There's a very good reason why many people place colored paw prints on their Illinois mailboxes.