Whether you’re a lifelong resident or are visiting Bloomington, Ill., for the first time, there’s always more to learn about the towns you visit. Located two hours south of Chicago with a population of over 75,000, Bloomington was founded on a rich history that continues to impress both locals and visitors today. For example, did…
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Homemade Pizza vs. Restaurant Pizza
All pizza, whether made at home or in a restaurant, involves a crust, sauce and cheese, right? Yet, homemade pizza and restaurant pizza often taste vastly different. Why do some people prefer one over the other? Both types of pizza definitely have their benefits. So, if you’re on the fence about your pizza preference, we…
Celebrities From Indiana
It’s easy to feel like most celebrities are from huge and highly populated cities. After all, how often do we hear that our favorite celeb is from someplace like New York? Los Angeles? Chicago? If you’re from a small town or even a less-populated state or city, it often seems like these bigger cities have…
History of the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears franchise is among the NFL’s elite — especially in the league’s early days. Prior to the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, the Bears won eight NFL championships. They also won the 1985 Super Bowl. In addition to their traditionally winning ways, many know the Bears from the “Da Bears” pop culture phenomenon, popularized by “Saturday…
Breakfast Pizza Recipe
Let’s be honest — you’d be hard-pressed to find an occasion where pizza isn’t delicious and appropriate. Dinner? Pizza is a great entrée. Lunch? It doesn’t matter if your pizza is fresh or left over from the night before. Breakfast? Absolutely. Anyone who tries to claim pizza isn’t a breakfast food has probably never had…
Top Things to Do in Minneapolis
The larger of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis is overflowing with attractions and events for people of all ages. Minneapolis consistently ranks as one of the best U.S. cities to live in and its lively entertainment, shopping and art scenes will show you why. No matter the season, Minneapolis has something to offer for sports fans,…
The History of the Chicago Cubs
It’s no wonder fans of the Chicago Cubs bleed “Cubbie blue.” The baseball team has given its followers more than 100 years of riveting entertainment and sports history. In honor of this city’s iconic team and to remember the Cubs’ World Series win in 2016, we are looking back on the history of Chicago’s beloved North Side team. The Beginning of a Legend…
Songs About Pizza
Saucy, cheesy, quick and delicious, pizza is the perfect party food, easy takeout meal, casual dining choice and leftover lunch pick. Whether you prefer pepperoni, plain, mushroom, sausage, Hawaiian or another unique variety, you can choose pizza’s convenience and delicious flavor for almost any occasion, find it almost anywhere and count on everyone being satisfied…
If Chicago Landmarks Were Pizzas
Throughout the city of Chicago, there are famous landmarks that locals and tourists alike enjoy and visit frequently. From historic buildings to unique architecture, Chicago is home to beautiful works of art. The art of Chicago doesn’t only extend to landmarks, however. It also stretches to the local food – more specifically, the pizza. As…
Why You Should Visit Columbus, Ohio
When you think of centers of creativity, innovation, and “hip”-ness, Ohio probably isn’t the first state to come to mind. To an outsider, Ohio has connotations of cornfields and, well, more cornfields. But cornfields don’t explain Columbus. With a blossoming art scene, a slew of craft breweries and an annual Caffeine Crawl weaving through local…