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3 weeks ago | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

The place is an entire experience. If you've seen social media at all in the last several months, you've probably seen people rave about Texas-based convenience store Buc-ee's. I can confirm the accolades are merited. It's not just a convenience store, but it has a bunch of good snacks, clean bathrooms, and shopping. It's as expansive as a Walmart with insanely good brisket and their beloved 'Beaver Nugget' snacks.

2 months ago | q985online.com

How safe is your tap water? The Illinois EPA reveals PFAS contamination in water systems, impacting hundreds of thousands of residents. Get informed!

2 months ago | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

Better question: why does it seem like so much once-in-a-lifetime cosmic stuff is happening? I find space interesting but over the last few years, it seems like every few months there's some kind of monumental planetary event. And half the time, you'll miss it if you don't wake up at 3:26 a.m. to see it. Now, we're in for another specific one on Saturday, though this one isn't a rare one for 2025. We'll get a few more of these.

Mar 10, 2025 | q985online.com | Sweet Lenny

Pizza is great no matter where you get it. Admittedly, though, there are some places where the pizza tastes better than the others. 👇  Check Out These Ten Illinois Pizza Joints So Delicious You'll Be Asking For Seconds 👇In Illinois, we are surrounded by amazing pizza joints, one of which was just named one of the world's greatest.

Mar 9, 2025 | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

Street names really do have a golden way of being funny. Do you ever see a street name when driving somewhere and you have to do a doubletake? Did I read that right? Street names become one of those things that, like town names, locals grow to know and love and enjoy when a visitor remarks on it. And God knows there are plenty of weird town and street names around here. Think of the wildest street name you've heard. Keep it in mind.