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Texas sent a Warning to Illinois Last Night
Last night on national TV the leader of Texas sent a stern warning to the Land of Lincoln, here is what he had to say...
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Favorite Fast Food Burger in New Poll Isn't in Missouri - Yet
A new ranking announces the best fast food burger in the nation and the number one spot belongs to a restaurant NOT in Missouri.
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Place your Bet, who's winning the NFL MVP this Season?
Is Mahomes the lock to win another NFL MVP, will Lamar Jackson go back to back, or maybe a WR gets the award this year? Here is who I am betting on winning the NFL MVP this season...
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Plenty of Time to Check Out the 5 Best Beaches in Illinois
There is still plenty of time this summer to take a trip and visit one of the best beaches in Illinois.
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2 Small Towns in Central Illinois are where you should Retire
If you HAVE to retire in the Land of Lincoln instead of Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, or Texas, ( and that's a big IF...) experts say you should check out these two small towns in West Central Illinois as retirement options. Here are the details...
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Family-Friendly Missouri Lake Named One of the Best in the U.S.
Missouri is known for its majestic caves and adventures, but only one is getting national attention for being the best for families to have some outdoor fun.
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Missouri State Fair named one of the 10 Best State Fairs
The Show-Me State hosts their state fair in early August and the experts at Yelp claim it is one of the ten best state fairs to attend in the entire US. What makes the Missouri State Fair so special? Here are the details...
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18 Missouri & Illinois Places that Closed You Said You Want Back
It's hard to say goodbye and that includes businesses, too. We asked you not that many moons ago about businesses in Missouri and Illinois that you would love to see make a comeback and your answers were many and interesting.
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See 10 Animals You Really Can’t Have as Pets in Illinois or Else
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.
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Experts say look at Central Illinois if you are Buying a Home
2 of the 3 Best Cities to Buy a Home in Illinois this year are located in Central Illinois. Which two cities in the middle of the Land of Lincoln are the places you should want to buy a home in? Here are the details...