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Most of us take the internet for granted, but for many in Illinois their access to being online may end in May according to numerous government reports. It appears well more than 600,000 may lost internet access completely unless something drastic happens soon.

I've always believed that many in Missouri are born with almost a sixth sense of know-how that isn't common in other states, but this is downright wacky. Have you heard about any of your Missouri neighbors putting big balls of tin foil in their dishwasher? It's really happening and the scary thing is it appears to work wonders.

Springtime in Illinois can be amazing and brutal. While it brings so many great things, these are some of the most annoying signs of spring that happen in our state.

If you'd like to know what has to happen to cause a Missouri bowhunter to leave his campsite and go stay in a hotel, let me tell you the story of how he woke up hearing strange breathing outside of his tent and then a blood-curdling scream.

I pay attention to earthquakes in Missouri and also Illinois. We live near two very active seismic zones which are both capable of major quakes. That's why it got my attention when I did some digging and learned there have been nearly 30 Missouri earthquakes in the past 30 days plus a couple of strange ones in Illinois.

There are some things you always need to do when you're in Missouri. Some are traditional and one is brand new. The brand new thing that has only been possible since late last year is stop at the Buc-ee's in Springfield, Missouri and try these 11 foods.

It's time to check your spices and herbs as one was only available in Missouri and Illinois is under an urgent recall due to a potentially fatal infection risk.

Even with my admittedly feeble understanding of geography, I'm pretty sure this isn't accurate. The fastest-growing brand in Missouri is reportedly a steakhouse from Florida. How is that even possible?

There are very distinct things you think of when you picture a home in the '90s. Let's take a look at some of them.

If you've lived in Illinois or Missouri, do you sometimes feel like there is a tornado magnet under our part of America? That's likely not the case, but there are definitely some places in Illinois that are more likely to get hit by a twister than others. I've located a roundup of the top 10.

Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing a bill that would prevent citizens from owning certain types of animals as pets. Is your pet on the list? Here is what you need to know...

Like many people, you may have gotten sick recently, raising the question: Could your toothbrush make it even worse?

Wait until you see how to family plans to use the money.

Illinois is abuzz with anticipation as 2 cicada broods, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, are set to emerge together after 221 years. Discover when the emergence begins.

Ever wondered who holds the title of the largest landowner in Illinois? Prepare for a surprise, because it's not who you might expect.

Lawmakers in Illinois are one step closer to passing a law that started in California and is now spreading to the Land of Lincoln, do you support this new law? Here are the details you need to know...

If you're a fan of Wayfair and also happen to live in or near Illinois, great news for you. This retailer will finally have a brick and mortar location and it will be exclusively in the Land of Lincoln.

Something strange happened over Albany, Missouri Thursday night into Friday morning. Video captured by a backyard security camera shows the Northern Lights, but there were no Northern Lights overnight so that's impossible.

Missouri has already been pounded by some large hail storms in 2024, but none have yet rivaled what fell nearly 20 years ago. It was a storm that dropped the largest hail ever recorded in the state featuring a mammoth size that dwarfed what you'd find on a softball field.

I've lived in Missouri long enough to know that my home state is full of funny people. That being said, I don't think a Missouri man was joking recently when he officially gave the worst tornado advice you'll ever hear.

I haven't seen official confirmation from the National Weather Service in St. Louis yet, but a truck's dashcam video appears to show a tornado in a field near Vandalia, Missouri on Thursday.

It sounds ominous because it is. A major national publication has announced that they believe St. Louis, Missouri is spiraling down a 'doom loop' and there's no escape in sight. It may mean the St. Louis many of us has grown up with will soon be no more.

You'll hear many creatures in the Missouri woods especially at night. A man who just bought a property in the northern part of the state told a story about how he heard coyotes howl one night and that was not unexpected. What he did not expect was what he heard howl back.

Maybe it's a little something to remember them or just some super realistic Halloween decoration.

From expansive spaces to roam in the West to "snug" beach retreats in the East, prepare to be awestruck by the opulence of the most luxurious real estate across all 50 states.

If you don't know that violent weather is a possibility in Missouri during May, you probably haven't lived in the Show Me State very long if at all. Even with that expectation, there is an extraordinary weather pattern now being forecast which could mean explosive and more violent than normal weather could impact Missouri this May.

Illinois has its reputation for being a "not great state" to live in, but if you find yourself moving to Illinois or relocating there are safe and beautiful places to live in the Land of Lincoln.