Cyberterrorism? Or something else entirely in Illinois
Are we being hacked? Homeland security disputes report This is a long detailed story but the report “Public Water District Cyber Intrusion,” assembled by an Illinois terrorism early warning center,...
View ArticleBird watchers all aflutter over mystery hummingbird in Illinois (Updated)
Mystery hummingbird buzzes into Oak Park A mysterious hummingbird that was spotted in Oak Park this past week is drawing much excitement from casual bird watchers and experts around the country. The...
View ArticlePat Robertson says tornadoes are (sort of) your fault
Pat Robertson: Tornadoes wouldn’t happen if enough people prayed Televangelist Pat Robertson on Monday tried to deflect the blame for tornadoes away from God, saying people shouldn’t build houses in...
View ArticleNo stranger danger: Attempted kidnapping story hoaxed by kids
Police: Metro-east boy, girl made up kidnapping stories in Columbia, East Carondelet News Democrat. Columbia police determined Monday morning that an attempted abduction of a 11-year-old boy Friday...
View ArticleDiscredited Geiers disciplined in several states, still can run autism...
Controversial autism doctor loses license elsewhere, but can still practice in Missouri, Illinois. Dr. Mark Geier has opened eight autism treatment clinics called ASD Centers across the country but is...
View ArticleRumors of antievolution legislation in Indiana
The National Center for Science Education has this news: Antievolution legislation on the horizon in Indiana | NCSE. Efforts to undermine the teaching of evolution are likely to be revived in the...
View ArticleIllinoise: All booms are NOT the same
Some assumptions go wrong with this story… Mysterious ‘boom’ heard across region – News – The Daily American – West Frankfort, IL. Social media was abuzz this weekend following what is begin described...
View ArticleYMCA in Illinois gets money from ghost hunters
Just a little quickie here to remind you that paranormal tours are $$$ and some places in need of cash will allow them. Sad. Paranormal group to offer ghost-hunting events at Granite City YMCA The...
View ArticleWillow wallaroo wandered away
If you find this cute little thing, you may be tempted to keep her. The MidWeek | Baby wallaroo missing in rural Kingston. If you happen to see what looks like a miniature kangaroo hopping about,...
View ArticleWhat is the animal found by thermal imagery in Illinois?
It’s a blob in a tree. Mystery Animal Seen Lurking In Bloomingdale Preserve « CBS Chicago. An unidentified animal seen on thermal video in a Bloomingdale forest preserve – some speculate it could be a...
View ArticleThe mystery of the cursed money
We can find some reasonable, if unfortunate, causes instead of a “curse” but the story is intriguing. Curse? Gardener didn’t live to enjoy cash he found – chicagotribune.com. The death of a McHenry...
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Mountain lion trail cam photo from Illinois (UPDATE: Remains unconfirmed)
Often these turn out to be hoaxes. But this is not too far fetched. But the details are lacking to judge if there is at least one puma roaming the backwoods near this Illinois town. Mountain lion...
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Dear USGS scientist – Careful with your “correlation” and “causation”
I was rather surprised by the speculation that I found in this article that could have people overreacting to mineral extraction techniques that go on every day with no adverse effects. In a follow up...
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Source of Chicago neighborhood hum may be found
One person took the matter into his own hands and found a possible explanation for the irritating humming noise in a Chicago neighborhood. Mysterious Hyde Park Hum Could Be Coming From Chimney, Man...
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Mountain lion photo NOT from New York
Here is another case of a big cat photo being hyped as something it’s not. A reporter in upstate New York has tried to track down the facts of a rumor that a mountain lion was struck by a vehicle in...
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Video shows light streak – ball lightning or bug?
Doubtful news blip: UFO videographer ‘saw a streak of light that I cannot explain or rationalize.’ Source: Tantalizing Theory Emerges After UFO Sighting In Lightning Storm A bright, glowing object...
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Patients loved board-certified doctor who administered weird vaccines...
UPDATED According to a new piece in the Chicago Tribune Dr. Lin’s hearing will be November 21. This unfortunate piece by the Tribune showcases testimonials from patients, providing them the same weight...
View ArticleMountain lion trail cam photo from Illinois (UPDATE: Remains unconfirmed)
Often these turn out to be hoaxes. But this is not too far fetched. But the details are lacking to judge if there is at least one puma roaming the backwoods near this Illinois town. Mountain lion...
View ArticleMountain lion photo NOT from New York
Here is another case of a big cat photo being hyped as something it’s not. A reporter in upstate New York has tried to track down the facts of a rumor that a mountain lion was struck by a vehicle in...
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