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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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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...
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
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.
Illinois Rules Of The Road For Pedestrians Might Surprise You
Most residents of Illinois know the rules of the road for driving but did you know there are laws for pedestrians too?. I drive to work early in the morning when it's still dark out. I'm surprised to see so many pedestrians. Many of them are on the street instead of the sidewalk, which doesn't feel safe to me. I'm guessing they don't know the Illinois rules of the road for pedestrians. I was curious so I looked it up.
Adventuresome Bear Spotted Touring a Small Illinois Town
You can't blame a bear for wanting to get out and enjoying the summer weather and see the sights. That's apparently what's happening in a small southern Illinois town that has video proof that they have a very hairy visitor prowling about. I saw KFVS12 Heartland News, Weather & Sports...
Favorite Fast Food Burger in New Poll Isn’t in Missouri – Yet
Life can be busy for some of us and going through a drive-thru for lunch or dinner might be common. However, a new ranking announces the best fast food burger in the nation and the number one spot belongs to a restaurant NOT in Missouri. Best Fast Food Burgers in...
Video Shows Chicago, Illinois Man Drive Through a Violent Tornado
You could tell this driver in Chicago, Illinois was in trouble the moment power flashes happened to the left side of his vehicle and debris appeared right in front of him. Video shows what happened when he drove straight through a violent tornado. This video appears to have been captured...
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