These creepy little things are in Illinois, spreading rapidly, and carrying a nasty bacteria than can make you become allergic to meat and dairy products...or worse.
Sure, it's cute and fuzzy, but...this particular caterpillar has some defense mechanisms that can be really annoying and painful for any human being who decides to pick it up. Oh, and that's not the only Illinois caterpillar you should be avoiding this summer.
Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois I recall as a kid being nonplussed about the E’ville high mascot “Tigers”. There were so many other schools that had that same mascot name around the area that it seemed uninspired and boring. Wasn’t there som...
When I say this Missouri home is strange, I mean that in a good way. Perhaps a better word would be unique. No matter what adjective that comes to mind, this home is hidden in the woods near Table Rock Lake and it's different than just about any house you've ever seen.
Close your eyes and try to imagine the ideal place where you can have a private oasis and enjoy your horses, too. There's a place in Camp Point, Illinois where that is a possibility.
If you either grew up in Missouri and/or live there now, you probably have a soft place in your heart for caves. Did you know there is a historic one right now in Missouri that is available and could be yours? I have video and pics to prove it.
My children think pandas are cute, but sadly we are not allowed to have one as a pet. There's a good reason for that which applies to many other animals you cannot have as pets in Illinois or else.