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Illinois Town Shocks the World – Named Hottest Housing Market
If we're being honest with each other, not many saw this one coming. I am a fan of this underrated Illinois place, but even I was shocked to see it named the hottest housing market in America by major publications.
Snobbiest Illinois City is Same One that Left Kevin 'Home Alone'
I think I've driven through this Illinois city a few times and no one was ever snobby to me. But, the internet has declared that the same township in the Land of Lincoln that once famously left Kevin 'Home Alone' is indeed where all the snobs live.
Missouri Geniuses Try TikTok Hack on Wasps, But There’s a Problem
I know that wasps were created for a very good reason, but I have yet to figure out what that reason is. That's why I understand my neighbors in Missouri trying to get rid of them every way they know how. There's one new hack on social media that seems to work, but there's a very big problem which means you probably shouldn't try it.
16 Photos of a Breathtaking Missouri Horse Ranch in the Ozarks
If you have a heart for horses and love the Missouri Ozarks, I found something you'll likely want to see. It's a breathtaking horse ranch that is nestled in one of the most beautiful parts of Missouri.
Exodus – 3 Illinois Downtowns Among Fastest Shrinking in America
The downtown area of cities used to be the fastest-growing places. Not so much anymore. That's definitely true of 3 Illinois downtown areas that were just ranked among the fastest shrinking places in America.
Legal to Sleep at a Rest Stop in Illinois? It’s Very Complicated
I have slept at a rest stop before and I don't recommend it if you don't have to. That one was not in Illinois which is fortunate because the law about whether or not Illinois thinks that is OK is very complicated.
Biggest Jump in Illinois Crime Isn’t Even Close to Chicago
I guessed wrong. It's not Chicago or Rockford. No, the biggest jump in crime in the Land of Lincoln isn't even close to either of the places that normally get mentioned with danger in the state comes up.