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Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Another New Retailer Set to Open This Fall in Prairie Trails
Kirlin's Hallmark isn't the only new retail planning to open this fall at the Prairie Trails Shopping Center. Once again, parents will have another option for children's clothes. Carter's/OshKosh will open this fall (no official date has been announced). They are now hiring and you can head out to the Prairie Trail Center to scan the QR Code to apply.
US Marshals Just Took Down Escaped Missouri Prisoner in Arkansas
A man had escaped from a Saint Louis, Missouri prison in November of 2023 and had remained at large until just recently when US Marshals took him down after locating him in Arkansas. According to the United States Marshals, Markel Hutton had been a prisoner at the Bureau of Prisons...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
See an Abandoned Missouri Water Resort Nature Has Reclaimed
With the notoriously blazing hot Missouri summers, you would think that it would be a given that a water park in Missouri would have no trouble thriving. That unfortunately was not the case for one that explorers found abandoned with nature beginning the process of reclaiming the area. There is...
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird. Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris...
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
Missouri Cave Where Jesse James Hid $250,000 in Gold Then Escaped
If you love Missouri and wild west history, you will likely enjoy this. There's a new look inside the Missouri cave where Jesse James and his brother Frank and other members of the James Gang hid a quarter million dollars in gold and then escaped and many of their original belongings remain.
Historic Illinois Bridge Hit Again For Over 50 Times In 4 Years
This legendary bridge in Illinois has been an accident magnet for four years now with it being hit by vehicles over fifty times. Long Grove Is Home To Historic Bridge That's Been Involved In Many Accidents. Growing up my family took a lot of weekend day trips. Even though I...
The Absolutely Best Cabin In Missouri You Can Actually Stay In
Close your eyes and imagine the best possible log cabin you can think of in Missouri. Now, open them and see what is likely the answer to your dreams and this is one cabin you can really stay in, too. According to Only In Your State, this is the best...
10 Most Likely Ways You’ll Kick the Bucket in Illinois This Year
With very few exceptions, no one will live forever at least on this Earth or more specifically Illinois. There is new data that reveals the 10 most likely ways you'll kick the bucket in Illinois this year. The state of Illinois has an alarming amount of data on death. It's...
4 Back-to-School Scams Illinois College Students Need to Beware Of
With the start of the new academic year, college students in Illinois are embarking on a new chapter in their lives. Unfortunately, this exciting transition also makes them prime targets for online scammers. Teach Your Kids About Scammers. For most people, starting the first year of college comes with a...
Yelp Says Illinois Pizza Joint Has the 3rd Best Pizza in Midwest
Imagine how many thousands of pizza places there are in all of the Midwest. The fact that one Illinois pizza joint was just declared the 3rd best in the entire region is quite a compliment and that's exactly what happened from the reviewers at Yelp. This brand new list just...
Bizarre Abandoned Illinois Neighborhood with Vile Things Inside?
Something unusual has happened and may still be happening here. Explorers found an abandoned Illinois neighborhood and discovered massive decay and vile things lurking inside. Stringer media on YouTube just shared their investigation of an Illinois neighborhood in the middle of a cornfield they located on Google Earth. While the exact location is not shared for good reasons, they did say that they've learned it's been abandoned for more than 15 years and perhaps more.
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
From Pumpkins to Mazes – Don’t Miss These Fall Missouri Festivals
As much as I love summer and traveling and going on vacation, something about fall just makes me feel happy. Maybe it's because I know Christmas is just around the corner, but fall is my favorite time of year. The changing of the weather, the beautiful fall colors, football, I mean where is there not to love? One of my favorite things to explore is all the fall festivals to visit. Here are some of the best in Missouri to put on your calendar.
Historic Big Boy Locomotive coming to Illinois-Missouri
Mark your calendars train enthusiasts for Union Pacific’s massive steam locomotive that will be on tour through out the mid-west starting Aug 28 in Cheyenne, WY. The Big Boy 4014 will traverse Nebraska and Iowa before being on display in Rochelle, Illinois Sunday Sept 8 from 9:00a-3:00p. With half hour stops following in Illinois at Watseka at 5p on Monday 9/9, Nokomis, Il. At 12:15p before arriving in St. Louis Wednesday Sept 11.
Whiskey Hunters – These Mid Missouri Distilleries Are Beckoning
Whiskey hunters across the region will travel hundreds of miles for high end whiskey. While the bourbon trail in Kentucky is a special treat, there are quality spirits and distilleries in the Show-me state. Take some time to map out your own trail of distilleries this fall in Missouri, but...
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