If you have to hit the grocery store for some last-minute ingredients today or tomorrow, you won't be the only one. Instacart shared a list of the top things that see a big surge in sales last-minute . . . so, the stuff we've waited to buy, FORGOT to buy, or just need more of. 1. Cheddar cheese. Needed for things lik...

Tomorrow is the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know: There's a total of 34 balloons on the lineup including Beagle Scout Snoopy, Bluey, Minnie Mouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Spider-Man. New additions include Buzz Lightyear, Super Mario, Pac-Man, and Shrek's Oni...

"Variety" put together a list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time. But they put "Airplane!" at #62, which may invalidate the entire list outright. Anyway, here's the Top 20: 1. "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!", 1988 2. "Some Like It Hot", 1959 3. "...

Many people wouldn't complain about ANYTHING on a Thanksgiving table . . . they'd just conveniently run out of room on their plate for anything they dislike. But some people have stronger opinions. A new survey asked people which items they'd "ban" from Thanksgiving if they could, and 40% said green bean cas...

It's not always easy to get straight guys to admit that other dudes are hot. But over on Reddit, there's a thread going where dudes are naming the men they find attractive . . . and, in some cases, might make an exception for. Here's a sample: 1. Chris Evans 2. Hugh Jackman 3. Henry Cavill 4. Timothy Olyphant 5. ...

It's been 40 years since Teddy Ruxpin blew kids' minds by talking and reading stories. Let's see how far we've come . . . Foul-mouthed A.I. toys could be a big issue this Christmas. (!!!) It's the first year a ton of popular toys will have built-in A.I. features. A nonprofit called Public Interest Research Group rel...

Director of Marketing at the YMCA of Springfield & Kiwanis member, Lou Bart comes by the studio with Ella and Natalie from the SHG Key Club to let us know how we can help keep the students at McClernand Elementary warm and happy with a special gift this holiday season. To give to the gofundme click HERE!

It's been a while since Apple had a big hit like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. But THIS might be it #sarcasm . . . Apple announced a new accessory called the "iPhone Pocket," which is part-sock . . . part-fashion accessory . . . part-utilitarian . . . and part-ridiculous. It's an iPhone-sized knitt...

If you have any PENNIES buried in your couch . . . under the mess inside your car . . . or in a bucket in your garage . . . you should HOLD ON TO THEM. They may be worth something someday. (???) Back in February, President Trump directed the Treasury Department to stop producing new pennies. And that's what happened...

It's that time of the year again: When parents are STRONG-ARMING their out-of-town kids to make plans to come home for the holidays. According to a survey, 54% of "empty nesters" say they plan on having their kids home for the holidays. And 69% of them say it's "easy" to convince them to come back...

Why isn't there a tool that makes unwrapping candy canes easier? Maybe it's because most people only eat ONE . . . every few years. But what about if you eat them daily, year-round? (???) Brach's has created a limited-edition "candy cane opener." It looks a little like a plastic pocket lighter . . . and t...

It's getting cold out there, which means it's time to get COZY. That means bundling up in your favorite chair and watching a good movie. If you need a little inspiration, "Entertainment Weekly" says these are the 15 coziest holiday movies: 1. "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940) . . . starring Jim...

There's a discussion happening on Threads, where people are naming celebrities NOBODY hates. The person who started it named five: Dolly Parton, Keanu Reeves, Betty White, Julie Andrews, and Jeff Goldblum. Although some Jeff Goldblum haters came out of the woodwork, it's a pretty good start. Here are some of the oth...

Who's the best female singer in rock? According to the readers of Ranker.com, it's Ann Wilson from Heart, which is a damn good pick. Here are the Top 15, according to an ongoing poll: 1. Ann Wilson 2. Stevie Nicks 3. Pat Benatar 4. Janis Joplin 5. Tina Turner 6. Linda Ronstadt 7. Debbie Harry from Blondie 8. J...

If you're shopping in a Target this holiday season, and it seems like an employee is being EXTRA ATTENTIVE . . . they're probably NOT flirting with you . . . it's a new policy. Target has supposedly launched a "10-4" program, requiring their workers to engage with customers within close proximity. If they are...