Illinois

Spring is almost here and unless the next two weeks are filled with freezing temps and tons of snow, this winter was EXTREMELY mild for the Land of Lincoln. And while it was nice to wear shorts in February, this mild winter is horrible for one of Illinois' most valuable resources. Here are the details...

I predict that this new data claiming that Illinois farmland is more valuable than what you'll find in Missouri will start more than one argument. I have friends on both sides of the issue, but there is some math involved that shows the claim just might be true.

There are a LOT of things you could highlight in a tourism video to promote Illinois and make people want to come to visit the Land of Lincoln. So why is the state spending money promoting this...?

I know that there are certain things in life that I'm not meant to understand. The River Dance is one example. Why was that so popular? I don't get it. I also don't understand why suddenly so many in Illinois are moving to Tennessee?

As of this writing, it's early March of 2024 in Illinois. I want you to save this date because someday you will look back and say "he told us so" when Illinois bans a lawnmower forever. It's not a question of if, but when.

The numbers are alarming, parts of the state of Illinois that need teachers can't even get people to apply for jobs. Here are the details...

The good news is we didn't have a lot of snow in Missouri and Illinois this winter. The bad news (for farmers) is we didn't get a lot of snow in Missouri or Illinois this winter. That lack of moisture appears about to change as forecasters are saying both states will likely get drenched with badly needed rain near the end of this week.

There's been yet another earthquake in Illinois in 2024 and it's happened in a brand new place. The quake confirmed by the USGS was located to the southeast of the St. Louis, Missouri area near Pinckneyville, Illinois.

The Governor of Illinois announced his plans to repeal the state grocery tax but some towns in the Land of Lincoln are pushing back, saying "Keep the Tax"...why? Here are the details...

I admit that I don't always agree with assertions the internet makes, but in this case I do. A recent visit by a prominent YouTuber highlighted what he believes is the 'most destroyed' town in Illinois and he's not wrong. It is way past the point of no return sadly.