Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

35 Years of Life
Michelle Mitchell Aug 14, 2023

Vote Now for Golden's Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
Springfield, IL - The food is one of the best parts of the Illinois State Fair, and some would argue it's the best part of the Illinois State Fair. All over the fairgrounds you'll find traditional fai...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2023

Happy National Women's Day!
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2023

What to know before you go - IL State Fair
It's Illinois State Fair time, and we've whittled it down to the basics you need to know before you go. Dates of the Fair: Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 20, 2023 Daily Admission: Children 0-12 ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 08, 2023

Kids and Video Games
Michelle Mitchell Aug 07, 2023

Will Women Ever Win?
Michelle Mitchell Aug 02, 2023

Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens Dead at 70
Paul Reubens, best known for playing perpetual man-child Pee Wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70, as revealed by his publicist. "Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic America...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2023 Daniel Benavides / CC

Bedtime with Kids
Michelle Mitchell Jul 31, 2023

Sinéad O'Connor Dead at 56
Sinead O'Connor, the Irish artist best known for her 1990 hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", has passed away at the age of 56. As first reported by The Irish Times, a statement from O'Connor's family said: "...
Michelle Mitchell Jul 26, 2023 Fresh On The Net / CC

Year Round School: Yay or Nay?
Michelle Mitchell Jul 26, 2023