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Department Store Chain Will Close Stores in Illinois and Wisconsin

2 days ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

The last several months have been an absolutely brutal time to be in the retail space. Big Lots shut down a couple different Iowa stores. Party City is going out of business, with stores in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin closing soon. Kohl's announced they would be closing 27 stores, two of which in Illinois. Joann, who has a store in Dubuque, announced a "going out of business sale," while Hooters announced it would be entering bankruptcy too.
Horror Host Makes Iowa, Wisconsin Huge Part of Hilarious Monologue

3 days ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

In recent months, Catherine has become obsessed with The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, a variety show that's been running on the horror-centric streaming service Shudder since 2019. Briggs has been a mainstay in the horror genre for years, having hosted a similar program throughout the 1980s and 1990s, as well as MonsterVision on TNT. You could consider him the irreverent, southern version of Midwest cultural staple Rich "Svengoolie" Koz.
AI Crimes are Starting to Surge in Dubuque County

4 days ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come on the scene full-force over the last couple years. It's as if we blinked and now it's ubiquitous. People use AI to create song parodies on TikTok. Certain websites are rife with AI-generated content (thankfully, not this one!). And even companies are touting ways they can implement AI for their businesses.
'Wall Street Journal' Calls Dubuque the 'Place to Be This Summer'

5 days ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

In news most surprising, Dubuque, IA got the attention of writers of a major publication, who called the city "an unlikely hub of Midwest cool" in a piece that forecasts the Key City as one of the hopping destinations this summer. This weekend, an article from The Wall Street Journal was making the rounds on social media.
88 Children Removed from Iowa Church Camp Following Abuse Reports

6 days ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

A horrifying story impacting nearly 100 children has emerged from a small town in Iowa. Per KWWL, authorities in southeast Iowa have said 88 children were put in protective custody following reports of child abuse as well as child endangerment emerged from a camp in Columbus Junction. Agencies responded to the camp on June 12th and 13th following several reports of abuse.
'Carnivorous' Ants in Wisconsin Could Soon Migrate to Illinois, Iowa

1 week ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

A carnivorous and invasive species of ants is quickly spreading around the United States, as if we needed one more thing to fear out in the big wide world of nature. A potentially deadly species of ant, known as Asian needle ants, has now been found in 20 states, including Wisconsin. A view of the map curated by the USDA shows their presence largely exists on the eastern side of the united states, including the entirety of the east coast stretching all the way down to the Carolinas and Florida.
University of Iowa Launches Student-Athlete Revenue Sharing Fund

1 week ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

Last week, a federal judge approved a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that set the table for US colleges to begin paying student-athletes directly. In recent years, the legalization of name, image, likeness (NIL) deals has made many student-athletes millionaires before they even "go pro" and join major sports leagues. Now, colleges have the opportunity to pay student-athletes salaries.
Chicago Sports Network Shuts Down Free Access in Several Markets

1 week ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

If you're a Chicago sports fan, whether you're in the metro area or live the life of an out-of-market fan, you've probably cursed a very specific acronym that has made your life as a Chicago Bulls, White Sox, or Blackhawks fan that much more difficult. That acronym is CHSN, which stands for the Chicago Sports Network, a brand new regional network that launched in October 2024.
Beloved Sausage Maker Moves 100 Jobs from Illinois to Wisconsin

2 weeks ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

A company synonymous with brats and all things sausages is moving operations from a small town in eastern Illinois to Wisconsin. When you think Johnsonville, you think brats. At least I do. Apropos of nothing, my favorite Johnsonville product has to be their Firecracker Brats, which have hot peppers packed into the sausage. The downside? They're only available during/around the Fourth of July. I don't care if it's December, I would happily stock my freezer with them year-round if I could.
Wisconsin Zoo Lets Escaped Otter 'Make Decision' to Be Wild

2 weeks ago | wdbqam.com | Steve Pulaski

Otters are on my personal "Mount Rushmore" of favorite animals. They got cute little faces, and they're unpredictable insofar that you never quite know what they're going to do whether by themselves or in the company of a peer. I've spent an upwards of 10 minutes watching the adorable River Otters at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.