The restaurant that made the list is located in central Illinois and has been around for over 75 years, and they are famously known for its delicious bowls of chili.
Hey drive-in fans! I know it's hard to find a drive-in in the Tri-States area, with all the still operating drive-ins a good road-trip away. But if you're looking for that first trip to a drive-in for the season, you're in luck, because the Route 66 in Springfield opens for the season this weekend, according to their Facebook page...
2015 is nearly in the history books. Looking ahead, there will be several country music stars that will come through Springfield, Illinois in the first few months of 2016. Tyler Farr, Phil Vassar, Kelsea Ballerini, Frankie Ballard, and even a member of Lady Antebellum on his first tour as a solo artist are on Springfield's concert calendar.
Concert tickets always make a great stocking stuffer. Of course, if you're asking for tickets to any of these December shows, you'll have to convince Santa to come early. The Eli Young Band, Clint Black, Wynonna, Big and Rich, and several more national country music acts will be headlining events in December within driving distance of the Quincy/Hannibal area...
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that two Illinois residents were arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 36 near Monroe City on Monday night.