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Hurricane-Force Winds Slam 2 Missouri Locations Friday
2 Missouri places recorded hurricane-force winds during Friday's severe thunderstorms.
Saks in St. Louis, Missouri Closing, 65 Workers to Lose Jobs
Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis has announced a store is closing which will result in 65 workers losing their jobs.
The Wild Tradition of Turning This Illinois River Green
Every St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago River turns emerald green. Discover when the dyeing begins and the best spots to watch this iconic Chicago celebration.
New Madrid Fault Waking Up? Sudden Swarm of 7 Quakes in Days
After a quiet start to 2026, the New Madrid Fault in southern Missouri suddenly has a swarm of 7 earthquakes in just the past few days.
Illinois Named ‘Relatively Safe’ If Nuclear War Breaks Out
There's a crazy claim that Illinois would be 'relatively safe' if a nuclear war were to happen.
Most Beautiful Illinois Spa is Chinese Word for Flowing Water
The spa named most beautiful in Illinois has a Chinese name that means "flowing waters".
Retire Cheap: Missouri Town With Most Affordable Home Prices
An often overlooked small Missouri town has been chosen as the most affordable place to retire in the state.
Missouri Family Restaurant Closes After 11 Years
A Monroe City family restaurant suddenly closed their doors just a few days ago.
Strange Light Near Peoria, Illinois—Helicopter in Pursuit?
Someone in Peoria saw a strange large light that appeared to be chased by a nearby helicopter.
Sara Evans Surprises Ryman Audience at Priscilla Block's Debut
There’s nothing quite like a surprise duet to electrify a crowd, especially when it’s at the legendary Ryman Auditorium.