There's no need to panic. Really. Yes, the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross much of Missouri is historic, but there's a very practical reason why many in the state are suddenly stockpiling food supplies before it happens.
This concept might be funny to you, but keep in mind no one has yet proved the legend to be wrong. There are many who theorize that the historic mounds near Cahokia, Illinois contain the remains of giants and there is some history to back their beliefs.
Hey, where's everyone going so fast? That must be what the state of Illinois must be thinking as the exodus of citizens continues. I just found new data that shows 4 Illinois cities had a total of more than 100,000 people leave in just 3 short years.
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...?
One time I tried to draw a pirate in the back of a magazine to see if I qualified for art school. Breaking news, I didn't make the cut. Many do, however, and attend a university in Illinois that's both the most expensive and artsy. Oh, and it's technically not-for-profit also.
It's not exactly breaking news when a new grocery store opens in Illinois. But, there's a new one that just opened in the Land of Lincoln in a very unique place that got my attention and maybe it will seem peculiar to you also.
This is more than a bit unexpected. If you had to find the hottest housing markets in America are, where would you look? Look no further than Illinois that has 2 of the top 30 housing markets in America and neither is near Chicago either.
I've never had a burger that I would describe as 'metal' and perhaps that's why I'm missing out. One epic Illinois burger was just ranked among the 10 best burgers in America and it really does rock - almost literally. TV food celebrity Guy Fieri thinks so, too.
Missouri does a LOT of things better than its neighbor the Land of Lincoln, but when it comes to this crucial category that the future of the state depends on, Missouri is falling behind...