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I'm not much of a world traveler, but I did go to Europe once not willingly. That's a different story for a different day. I just realized that you can actually visit Paris, Vienna and Lisbon without ever leaving Missouri though. That would have saved me so much time.

I was admittedly never good at math, but even I know that a quarter is not worth 9,000 bucks except that I'm technically wrong. There is one error on a 1965 quarter that does make it worth even more than $9,000.

A rash of thefts in numerous stores has led Target to announce it will be closing 9 different stores in 4 different states. The good news is that it does not appear that Illinois locations are affected - yet.

I distinctly remember when I first heard his name mentioned as part of the St. Louis Cardinals trade that sent J.D. Drew to the Atlanta Braves for Jason Marquis that also involved 2 other players. We were told his was a name to watch. Boy was that ever true as now I say goodbye and thank you to Adam Wainwright as he walks off into the sunset.

A family in Mexico is being commended for their patience and resilience after they waited out a bear that helped itself to their food.

Chicago's downtown and Gold Coast neighborhoods are home to the most expensive homes in the city, according to a recent Stacker study.

I'm scratching my head a little bit on this one. Experts say that this city in Chicago is the best to visit in the off-season, but there's no way I would travel there in the winter.

A travel website makes the claim that the Lake of the Ozarks is BETTER in the Fall than the Summer. Are they right? Here is why they think so...

If you live in Central Illinois and are looking to fly south to warmer weather soon you won't have to drive to Chicago or St. Louis to catch a flight! Here are the details...

The biggest question everyone asks about Rockford, Illinois is; how did it get its name?

A 19-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois was recently arrested for calling 911 and hanging up nearly 700 times over the span of 7 days.

In recent weeks, Illinois Governor. JB Pritzker has signed many bills into law, some are effective immediately. One new law is the first of its kind in the US.

This route, from the Mississippi River to the Indiana border, is ranked 19th on the list of the most-feared roads across all 50 states.

I was born and raised in Missouri, but life led me to move. A lot. That's apparently not unusual as a study shows the most popular cities that Missourians move to and there are 4 that stand out as surprises.

This will likely be one of the most controversial topics I ever tackle. When it comes to coffee, everyone has a strong opinion on where the best place to get their java is. Here's what Yelp has to say about that for our part of Missouri and Illinois.

I am guilty of complaining to meteorologists about their weather forecasts much too often. In this case, I will not be complaining. There's a new forecast from the weather experts that predicts Missouri's October isn't gonna feel like October at all.

Every state has its good side, like the weather, the tourist locations, like Gatlinburg or Nashville, and its people. It also has a bad side that doesn't always make the conversation: The people. Not all, but a select few that leave a dark mark on the state's history.

Is going to work the worst part of your day? You're not alone. Statistically, those of us living in Illinois are not happy at work.

This may be the funniest news interview of the year.

In 2022, Illinois ranked second in the nation for residents packing up and finding a new place to call home. For most Illinoisans, it's this Florida city.

A state park in Illinois is getting national recognition for it's beautiful fall foliage.

A massive expansion is underway for the most popular restaurant in Illinois, they are looking at opening hundreds of new locations, and one could be on the way to the Show-Me State...

It was his last day on the route, but the homeowners want to keep in contact.

If you're a fan of bounce houses, there's an upcoming event in Missouri that you need to know about. A massive 16,000 square foot bounce house which says it is the largest in the world is coming to the Show Me State in October.

This is another reason why I will not be exploring the rivers and lakes of Missouri.

Who knew something so scary could be so adorable at the same time?

The 101st season of Quincy Community Theatre is all about "seizing the day" and the lineup of shows includes the greatest playwright ever, some NYC paper boys, and the most fantastic fairytale ever told.