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See Halloween’s Haddonfield, Illinois Real Life Locations Today
A case could be made that the most famous Illinois town in movie history is one that never really existed. I am referring to Haddonfield, Illinois, the hometown of Michael Myers and the setting for one of the scariest movies ever. You can see what Haddonfield, Illinois looks like today where the real place exists.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
Hottest Item in Missouri? Doomsday Food Bucket – Lasts 25 Years
You might laugh at this, but there are a lot of reasons why I think this is a great idea for just about anyone. What do you think the hottest selling item in Missouri is? A report says it's a doomsday food bucket that can last 25 years. I saw...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Missouri Slammed for Having Worst Quality of Life in America
I want to be clear that I don't agree with 100% of what has just been shared in a new quality of life survey in America. Missouri was slammed for being among the worst, but the devil is in the details. Perhaps it's my Missouri upbringing, but I'm always suspicious...
USGS Says Missouri Shaken by 177 New Madrid Quakes in 2024 So Far
If you live in or near Missouri, you live in one of the most seismically-active places in America. Want proof? The United States Geological Survey has confirmed that there have already been 177 New Madrid quakes in 2024 so far and that's a conservative count. The USGS is constantly updating...
Texas sent a Warning to Illinois Last Night
Last night on national TV the leader of Texas sent a stern warning to the Land of Lincoln, here is what he had to say... According to an article from NBC Chicago, the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, warned Illinois that the state of Texas will continue to bus migrants to the Land of Lincoln. This warning came during Greg Abbott's speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Illinois Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Kids in Hot Car for Hours
A woman in Illinois is accused of leaving 2 children in a hot car for hours resulting in one child's death and serious injuries for the other according to Illinois State Police. This sad story was shared in a press release by the Illinois State Police on Tuesday, July 17....
2 Missouri Highways Ranked Among Top 10 in America by Truckers
When it comes to driving, I value the opinion of truck drivers more than I value my own. Let's face it. They see these highways and byways more often than I do so they would know which ones are better than others. A new ranking says they think 2 Missouri highways are among the top 10 in America.
Foo Fighters’ US Summer Tour Kickoff Cut Short Due to Storms
Foo Fighters' U.S. summer tour leg got off to an inauspicious start on Wednesday when the band was forced to cut its performance at New York's Citi Field short and evacuate the venue due to lightning storms. The rockers, who are in the middle of their Everything or Nothing at...
Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring
Jack Russell, former singer for Great White, has announced on social media that he will be retiring from touring on account of his health. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," he wrote online. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder."
How Taylor Hawkins’ Death Made Dave Navarro’s Health Battle Worse
Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro – who only recently returned to the band after a three-year battle with long Covid – discussed how the death of Taylor Hawkins made his condition more difficult to deal with. The pair, along with touring AC/DC bassist Chris Chaney, had just...
Rolling Stones Deliver Two Tour Debuts at Penultimate Show
The Rolling Stones delivered two tour debuts and a rare cover during the second-last stop on their Hackney Diamonds tour Wednesday night. Mick Jagger and the band performed a 20-track set at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which included an airing of “Far Away Eyes” from their 1978 album Some Girls.
How Kansas Briefly Rebounded After a Huge Lineup Change
In the following exclusive excerpt from Let It Be Your Guide: The Kansas Album Review, former singer John Elefante joins Tim Durling as part of a larger roundtable discussion about his debut with Kansas, 1982's Vinyl Confessions. The album was home to "Play the Game Tonight," with Top 20 sales that were only outpaced by "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."
Missouri Family Stunned When Wild Peacock Shows Up on Front Porch
Knock, knock. Who's there? If you're a certain Missouri family, it's a wild peacock that suddenly appeared on their front porch. I've seen some pretty wild conversations on the Missouri sub-Reddit, but this one about a lost peacock in Jefferson County, Missouri takes the cake peacock. byu/SovietSkeleton inmissouri. If you're...
Illinois Zoo’s $500 Million Plan for ‘New Immersive Experiences’
Well, they are certainly ambitious plans. The Chicago, Illinois zoo has designs on what they hope will transform their facility in the short term and carrying on for the next 15 years that will result in what they call 'new immersive experiences'. If you're already a fan of the Brookfield...
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Missouri Convenience Store to One Day Rival Buc-ee’s?
When you say both names, they both end with a long "E" plus an "S". There are other similarities that have some claiming a Missouri convenience store chain will one day rival the mighty Buc-ee's. To quote and old saying, I believe someone is putting the cart in front of the horse, but let's look closer.
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