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World's Largest Monopoly Board Just Opened in This Illinois City
The effort honors the game's original creator who is from the town.
This Twister Hit Branson, Missouri Monday With No Warning at All?
I was always under the impression that prior to a tornado impacting an area there would be at least some kind of warning. That process apparently wasn't followed Monday as a tornado touched down near Branson, Missouri with no warning whatsoever based on many who witnessed it.
27 Missouri Hospitals Suddenly Downgraded to Mediocre ‘C’ Ratings
I would argue that 'C' is not really a bad grade. I would gladly have welcomed that for my physics grade in high school compared to what I actually received. However, for 27 Missouri hospitals that 'C' rating was a downgrade from good or OK to just mediocre when it comes to patient safety.
Shocking History of Original Starbucks Name and Logo
While the unappealing name didn't make the cut, a racy logo was somehow approved.
Illinois Serial Rapist on the Run for 24 Years Nabbed in Missouri
The Illinois State Police have been after this man for decades. He's an alleged serial rapist who's flight from the law is over as US Marshalls just captured him in Missouri.
Something May Block the Sun this Week in Missouri, But Not Clouds
We do have a chance of storms off an on in Missouri this week because it's Spring and it's Missouri. However, there may be things blocking the sun this week, but it might not be clouds or storms to blame.
A $42 Million Facility in Illinois is making "Experimental" Candy
That new flavor of M&M's or that weird new Snickers bar you have fallen in love with started at a massive "experimental" candy facility here in the Land of Lincoln. Where is it? Here are the details you need to know...
34 Northern Lights Photos That Are Better Than Yours
Conditions made for some amazing photos of the Northern Lights across parts of the U.S. this past weekend.
1 of America’s Safest Cities is in Wisconsin Next Door to Danger
I'm not trying to detract from what is definitely a nice honor for one Wisconsin place named one of the safest cities in America. But, I do find it ironic that it's situated next door to one of the most dangerous places also.
Illinois Shockingly Named the Most Normal State in America?
I might need a moment. Once I stop laughing, I'll explain how Illinois is reportedly (shockingly) the most normal state in America. Really.