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I demand a recount. There's a new ranking claiming a small village is the most boring place in Illinois, but I believe the internet is dead wrong about this conclusion and I'll prove it.

There are a lot of reasons why a state would grow over time. Better jobs, people seeking a more comfortable climate and housing costs. For some reason, fewer people looking for those things are choosing Illinois as it is now officially ranked as one of the slowest growing states in America.

If I told you (and I will) what Missouri's most beloved brand is, you'd likely already have it figured out by yourself. When it comes to Illinois though, the choice in the Land of Lincoln is surprising to me and I'd predict for you also.

Don't you hate when some national site decides it wants to rank something and dings your place near the bottom? That's just happened again, but I'd like to have a little fun with a new "ranking" claiming Missouri and Illinois are two of the least beautiful states in America. Shall we begin?

Some would take this as an insult. In my opinion, we should wear it as a badge of honor. I did some checking and Hannibal is still ranked as one of the most redneck cities in all of Missouri. Yee haw.

A new report says Missouri has seen a steady decline in the health of its residents.