My family and I try to go to a zoo every year. Whether it's in Missouri or Illinois, but in figuring out which one to visit this summer I found one Illinois zoo that has more than just animals...it also has ghosts.
I am a fan of technology and admit that movie streaming is convenient. However, I do miss the excitement of new release days back when video rental stores flourished and Illinois apparently feels that way too as there are now 6 free video rental boxes around the Land of Lincoln.
This has been happening practically in my backyard for decades and I had no idea the massive firepower being manufactured in Illinois and loaded into US Army weapons. Few states can match Illinois' output when it comes to supplying the military.
As I recall from my educational years, 'D' is a passing grade, but just barely. That's the grade that 8 Illinois hospitals just received as they were ranked for patient safety.
When it comes to hospital safety, you definitely want a passing grade. For 2 Missouri hospitals, they received 'D' ratings in a new ranking of all the health facilities in the state.
It was supposed to be the wave of the future, but now it's fast becoming a thing of the past. Yet another major Missouri retailer is reportedly axing self-checkout aisles from all of its stores.
Garage sale season is here! Learn about the 6 items that should be on your 'do not buy' list for a safe, successful, and less disgusting shopping experience.
I've heard it said that oftentimes the truth is right under your feet. That's never been more true than the rumors that America has created a secret tunnel network under Missouri to hide things. I do have proof that it's true, but it's (probably) not as sinister as you think.
Some people go out of their way to witness Snake Road in Illinois during the peak migration times. I'm not one of those people, but many are. A new video share shows what that roadway in Illinois is like during peak snake migration and it's not for the faint of heart.
Da Bears are on the clock and the expectation is they will take USC QB Caleb Williams number 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. So what should we expect from Caleb during his rookie season with the Chicago Bears? Here is my prediction...
We all have those days where laying on the couch eating potato chips and watching Netflix is just too strong to resist. But while occasional laziness is a universal experience, some places seem to take it to a whole new level.
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I have a goal each day to be a calm and understanding person that is patient with ideas from others. However, I'm pretty sure the person who came up with the plan to divert the water from the Mississippi River to save California is out of their mind.
VERY rarely does a law pass in Illinois that Missouri lawmakers will look to copy and bring to the Show-Me State, but this is one of those rare cases. Which law could be coming across the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri? Here are the details...
We are facing a teacher shortage in the Land of Lincoln, but is it smart to make it EASIER to become a teacher? Here is what lawmakers are debating at the state capitol...
While you might expect an iconic landmark like the Gateway Arch to be considered the most beautiful structure in Missouri, that's not quite right. What is considered by many to be the most beautiful building in Missouri is a 110-year-old masterpiece that is truly 'heavenly'.
Full disclosure: I failed my first driver's test. Yes, I took it in Missouri when I turned 16 and it appears I'm the rule and not the exception as almost no states failed more driver's tests than those of us in Missouri.
People are hot and bothered about this. There's a white-hot conversation raging on the internet about a picture shared from a Missouri business that infers they are not required to let their workers take a break. Dumpster fire in progress.
If you have a current non-compete agreement with your Missouri employer, it is no longer valid. There's a new ruling that instantly makes these type of arrangements illegal for all but the top executives.
I've been fairly accused of being a pessimistic person, but I'm wildly optimistic compared to a worst-case scenario model that shows Missouri could supposedly be underwater someday.
Protests are exploding across the country and disrupting normal people's lives as they are just trying to get to work, travel, and more. Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a law that would severely punish protesters who try to impede your freedom to travel, here are the details...
Well, this came out of nowhere. A major apparel retailer has suddenly declared bankruptcy and announced it would close 100 stores and that includes Missouri locations although the exact number in the state is uncertain.
The US News High School rankings for 2024 have been released and the top high school in Illinois is also the 5th best high school in the entire US, here are the details...