The Ring of Fire

Home to 425 volcanoes and 80% of the planet’s earthquakes, the Pacific Ring of Fire is one of the worlds most dangerous areas when it comes to natural disasters. Created along the Pacific Plate, the volcanoes and trenches create an arch beginning just Southeast of Australia, following Asia’s Eastern coastline up to Russia’s Northeast border,  and down the United States, Mexico and South America’s western coastline.

It’s common for areas that …

Oak Lawn man Fired for Wearing Green Bay Tie

It’s all fun and games until someone gets fired.

John Stone, a 34 year old car sales man from Oak Lawn, didn’t anticipate such a harsh reaction when he entered work Monday wearing a Green Bay tie his grandmother had given him. After an hour at the office, Stone found himself without a job.

Why would a boss get so upset over a simple tie? Turns out the car dealership spends thousands of …

Prairie Fire

These Days…

When was the last time you heard any Illinois politician speak about bringing business into this state?  Do you recall hearing anything in a recent “State of the State” address that forecasted the establishment of even a dozen of the thousands of jobs we so desperately need in Illinois?

If you can’t recall the last time anyone spoke of such things you certainly aren’t alone.  That kind of talk is not only long gone …