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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...
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...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Details the First Time She Laid Eyes on Him: ‘What Is This Big Southern Boy?’
Not only do people follow Jelly Roll for his music, they also follow him for he and his wife, Bunnie Xo's, love story. The two have been married since 2016, and their relationship has been on a rocket ship to the moon since. Bunnie Xo recently opened up about the...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." "Austin" became an instant hit on TikTok, leading to over 749,000 videos of creators dancing to the track and increasing Dasha’s following to over 780,000.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
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...
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...
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.
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
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...
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...
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