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Have You Visited the New McDonald's Spinoff?

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2 years ago

August 11, 2024

Have You Visited the New McDonald's Spinoff?

Considering the strength and longevity of the McDonald’s brand, I’m surprised something like this hasn’t happened sooner. But happened it has, and it proves once again that the Golden Arches muckety-mucks know how to create excitement.

Unless you count the McDiner (and you can even if some don’t), this would be McDonald’s first spin-off restaurant. (I searched and couldn’t find another one.) And it will be fruitless to walk into a CosMc’s looking for the same fare you’d find in the parent establishment…with a few exceptions.

Aimed at a younger audience, the CosMc’s menu features an array of breakfast and beverage items ranging from specialty coffees, slushes, and frappes to sandwiches like the spicy queso–an omelet with sausage, spicy queso sauce, white cheddar cheese, and crispy jalapeno chips–and the creamy avocado tomatillo–an omelet with applewood bacon, creamy avocado tomatillo sauce, and white cheddar cheese. Both are served on a brioche bun. The sides on the CosMc’s menu also look a little different, but three old favorites are also be available.

The first CosMc’s location opened last December in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook IL. Four other locations in Texas have also opened. We certainly hope expansion continues.

And in case you’re wondering where the name “CosMc’s” came from, you need only look back to the late 1980s and early 1990s when McDonald’s introduced a character named CosMc:

I’m enamored of the CosMc’s menu, so my fingers are crossed that it keeps expanding and eventually lands in my neighborhood…or even 100 miles away. I’m ready to go.

[SOURCE: today.com]

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Person in custody after police chase semi through 4 Central Illinois counties

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3 hours ago

February 15, 2026

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Person in custody after police chase semi through 4 Central Illinois counties

TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) – Authorities are reporting westbound I-74 between Bloomington and Peoria is open after police chased a semi-trailer in the area Saturday evening.

Woodford County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dennis Tipsword said the chase started on southbound I-55 in Livingston County, and it continued westbound on 74 in McLean, Woodford, and Tazewell counties towards Peoria.

Tipsword said police used spike strips to the stop the semi about three miles west of Goodfield.

One person is in custody, but it’s not known yet why police were chasing the semi.

Tipsword said westbound 74 is open, but he urged drivers to be cautious driving in the area.

25News has reached out to Illinois State Police for more details.

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Illinois GOP governor primary debate: Submit your questions for candidates

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15 hours ago

February 14, 2026

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Illinois GOP governor primary debate: Submit your questions for candidates

CHICAGO – Multiple Republican candidates are competing for the chance to take on Gov. JB Pritzker in this year’s gubernatorial election.

Former state lawmaker Darren Bailey, who lost to Pritzker in the 2022 general election, is the frontrunner for this year’s GOP primary as well. He and conservative entrepreneur and researcher Tom Dabrowski are slated to participate in a debate on Fox Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to discuss the major issues facing the state.

Darren Bailey and Tom Dabrowski are running in the Republican primary for Illinois governor. (Getty Images, Dabrowski campaign)

Election Day is March 17, but early voting begins this month across the state.

Illinois governor’s race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?

How to watch the debate

The debate will air live on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and you can watch on Fox Chicago, Fox32Chicago.com, and on the FOX LOCAL app.

The debate will be moderated by Fox Chicago’s Political Editor Paris Schutz.

Viewers can have their voices heard and help shape the conversation by submitting questions to ask the candidates. Select questions may be answered live on air during the debate.

Submit your questions to Parisonpolitics@fox.com.

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Man shot inside Springfield Mall, suspect in custody – WTOP News

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1 day ago

February 14, 2026

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Man shot inside Springfield Mall, suspect in custody – WTOP News

A man was shot inside Springfield Mall in Springfield, Virginia, on Friday evening, and a suspect is in custody, according to police.

A man was shot inside Springfield Mall in Springfield, Virginia, Friday evening and a suspect is in custody, according to police.

The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m., Fairfax County police told WTOP. Responding officers found a man inside the mall who’d been shot in the upper body. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries police said were not life-threatening.

Police said they have recovered a gun and that a suspect is in custody.

The scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to the public, police said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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