Harpoles Heartland Lodge

A lodge in Pike County has been a go-to place for decades for couples looking for a getaway without having to travel too far. Now, it's been recognized as the best couples resort in Illinois.

The latest edition of what we call, "The Original Radio Auction," is right around the corner. Holiday Bids for Bargains, presented by Harpole's Heartland Lodge, gets underway on NewsTalk 1070 KHMO and Classic Country KICK-AM 1530 on Tuesday, November 6.

Throughout the month of August, be listening for your chance to win a brand new bow, and a getaway to Harpole's Heartland Lodge!

If you are looking for a vacation spot, but don't want to stray too far from home, you might want to check out these nearby hotspots that one "hidden treasures" website is penning as some of the best in Illinois.

Remember that fake story a while back that said that Jennifer Aniston made a "visit" to Quincy? That was debunked pretty easily. Which is why we were skeptical when we heard that she was in Pittsfield over the weekend. Well guess what? SHE TOTALLY WAS!

A sure sign of spring hits the airwaves beginning March 9, as News Talk 1070 KHMO hosts the spring edition of its annual Bids for Bargains radio auction.

We have a winner!

No, we are not giving away wet leaves and scarecrows. The Fall Giveaway consists of a two-night stay in a luxury suite at Harpole's Heartland Lodge in Pike County, IL. and a $1,000 Visa Gift Card from Mercantile Bank and Trust!