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Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois Among the Happiest States in America for 2024
We all want to be happy and live our lives, and where we live can help with that dream. Well, a new ranking proves that people living in Illinois are among the happiest in America. The American Dream. Owning a home, getting that dream job, and raising a family is...
Missouri Field Hides a 10,000 Square Foot Luxury Doomsday Bunker
This proves the validity of the don't just a book by its cover saying. What appears to be a somewhat normal Missouri field actually hides a 10,000 square foot luxury doomsday bunker underneath. It's one of the most elaborate "end of days" living quarters you'll ever see. I saw this...
Drone Video Shows Alton, Illinois Sinkhole Still Getting Bigger
If you'd like to look at this from a glass-half-full perspective, the sinkhole that swallowed the middle of a soccer field in Alton, Illinois recently is an overachiever as new drone video shows it continues to expand in size. It was just over two weeks ago when security camera video...
Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Missouri Warns Evil Foreign Agents are Targeting our Water Towers
If you're like me, an invasion by a foreign army seems unlikely and in most cases really unbelievable. However, the state of Missouri is warning that evil foreign agents are already here (so to speak) and they are targeting our water towers. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has an...
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Best Hospitals in Illinois? Patients Say These are the Top 10
My nickname is "Doc" which shockingly does not make me a doctor. That's unfortunate as I could have been a part of one of Illinois' 10 best hospitals as rated by their patients. I have family members who have been doctors and some that still are. I admire the unbelievable...
A Tiny Tornado Snuck Through Branson, Missouri Before 4th of July
If you blinked, you missed it. There is confirmation from the National Weather Service that a tiny tornado did indeed touch down (briefly) and sneak through Branson, Missouri just prior to the Fourth of July. This was an interesting status update from the National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri today...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
12 Things You Absolutely Can’t Mail in Illinois No Matter What
I am the son of a postal worker who delivered mail in the Missouri and Illinois area for the better part of 30 years. That makes me an unofficial expert of sorts about what you can and can't mail. There are 10 very specific types of things you can't mail in Illinois no matter what.
Did You Know 60 Years Ago Quincy Had a Drive-in Movie Theatre?
I used to love going to the drive-in movies when I was a kid. It was such a fun experience and wish there were more available for us nowadays to experience. But did you know Quincy had a drive-in movie theatre?. It was called the Gem City Drive-In and was...
Illinois Among The Most Expensive Takeout States in America
If you've been living under a rock, everything is expensive now. It's a shocker; even the most budget-friendly items come with a hefty price tag these days. Traditionally, fast food has been a savior in keeping our expenses in check. Then again, we continue to live in "unprecedented times," so...
Illinois Homeowners: Beware of Asphalt Paving Scams for Driveways
If you're planning on repaving your driveway soon, make sure you hire someone you trust to get the job done. I can't stand when solicitors come to my house and try to sell me on anything. First, I don't want to talk to you. Second, whatever you're selling... I'm not...
Illinois Pizza Chain Was Just Suddenly Saved from Bankruptcy?
Well, that was a close one. After recent reports that a pizza chain with 22 locations in Illinois was nearing bankruptcy, they suddenly appear to be saved by a sale at the last possible moment. It was just days ago when I shared the news that a pizza brand with...
There are 40 Athletes from Illinois on the USA Olympic Team
The 2024 Paris Olympics begins later this month, and the Land of Lincoln will be WELL represented on Team USA, here are the details on which athletes from Illinois to keep an eye out for during the Olympics. According to an article from NBC Chicago, there are 40 athletes from...
When a Missouri Man Suddenly Realizes He’s Not Alone in the Woods
My dad always told me that when you're in the backwoods of Missouri, assume that you're not alone and you'll be right more often than not. Those wise words came true for a Missouri outdoorsman who shared video revealing the moment he suddenly realized he was not alone in the woods.
The BEST Fried Chicken in Illinois is at a Thai Restaurant
The experts at Yelp claim they found the best friend chicken in the Land of Lincoln and it is not at a southern-style restaurant, but instead at a place that specializes in Boba Tea and other Taiwanese food. Here are the details... Yelp released a list on July, 1st of...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Scientists Think Missouri May Have Been Clobbered by 3 Asteroids
Some people wish they could time travel to see what Missouri was like a few thousand years ago. I'm gonna take a hard pass on that as many scientists believe that Missouri may have been slammed by as many as 3 asteroids. I saw this interesting map get shared on...
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