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Can you imagine losing your wedding ring on your actual wedding day? That nightmare scenario became a reality for a Chicago groom during his wedding day over the weekend. Anthony Serritella was married Saturday afternoon (Nov. 6) and flashed his new wedding ring to a buddy when it came off his finger. From there, the nightmare ensured, as the ring slipped into the Chicago sewer…
Chicago’s major league ballclubs, the Cubs and White Sox, have canceled their 2022 fan conventions due to concerns over large indoor gatherings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Cubs and White Sox both send out statements stating they will cancel the Cubs Convention and SoxFest, respectively. The conventions were also canceled in 2020, due to coronavirus concerns. The White Sox (93-69) made it to…
The next Fourth of July will be very different in Ohio, as Governor Mike DeWine has signed off on a modified fireworks law to allow Ohioans to set off consumer-grade fireworks beginning July, 2022. House Bill 172 allows adults to use consumer-grade fireworks on private property on select holidays: New Year’s Eve and Day, Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, as…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a $350 million grant program that benefits childcare businesses and gives bonuses to Michigan childcare professionals. The Child Care Stabilization Grant, according to a press release from the governor’s office, will provide $1,000 bonuses to every full-time childcare professional. “Childcare is the backbone of a strong economy and childcare professionals and programs go above and beyond every day to…
One of the most anticipated lists of the year is here, as BabyCenter’s tally of the most popular baby names is out. Sophia was the most popular girl name for 11 consecutive years, but this year, it’s No. 2, behind Olivia. For boys, Liam is the No. 1 most popular boy name for the third year in a row. The 2021 rankings were decided based…