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Some people believe that a visit from a cardinal is not only lucky, it's a heavenly connection.

Well, this came out of nowhere. A major apparel retailer has suddenly declared bankruptcy and announced it would close 100 stores and that includes Missouri locations although the exact number in the state is uncertain.

The parallels between the two shows are uncanny.

She gave a powerful performance.

Lawmakers target cancer-causing ingredients in M&Ms, Froot Loops, and other beloved treats, sparking health concerns.

"I have more music to make."

The US News High School rankings for 2024 have been released and the top high school in Illinois is also the 5th best high school in the entire US, here are the details...

The country superstar has a new lease on life.

It truly used to be the pride of Illinois and saw explosive growth. Now this once-great Illinois place has seen massive decay and abandonment and is described as the city that 'America has forgotten'. A new journey through it proves this sadly remains true.

The heat is on and it will only get hotter is the most obvious summer thing you can say in Illinois, but what towns will be the hottest? There is data and science that has declared the 20 most scorching hot cities in the Land of Lincoln.

I have said before and I'll say it again. I was born and raised in Missouri and am generally proud of my home state. However, even I sometimes shake my head and wonder what my fellow Missourians are thinking. This is a perfect example. Missouri really wants to bring back dueling and I have so many questions.

It would be a good idea to park your vehicle inside if you have the option later this week as Missouri is in the danger zone for a big hail, wind and maybe even tornado event on Friday.

Quiet down! Here's what Starbucks is going to do so things aren't so noisy inside its stores.

Dr. Joren Whitley, an animal chiropractor, receives heartwarming giraffe snuggles as a token of gratitude for bringing comfort to the gentle giant.

Keep reading to uncover the quirky secrets of the animal kingdom, like why giraffes have those hilariously long necks and how ants manage to haul stuff that's 50 times heavier than they are.

Here's every place predicted to be impacted by multiple rounds of severe weather this week.

How strong is your love? One Missouri couple can rightfully say their marriage is stronger than a tornado after they made the promise to spend a lifetime together after a twister ripped the roof off of their wedding place before the service even began.

He quietly walked away after a very special show.

I've been in and through the St. Louis, Missouri airport many times in my lifetime, but I've fortunately never experienced what everyone in those terminals did on this day 13 years ago when monster tornadoes devasted the St. Louis area including a direct hit on the airport.

I'm no expert at real estate to say the least, but I'm not surprised that what appears to be a very small and remote Missouri place is estimated to be worth two million dollars. It's not so much about what you do see, but what you don't see that makes it special.

Dating back to the year 1699, this church holds the title of being one of the oldest continuously operating parishes in the United States.

Here is who is left after the most recent eliminations on 'American Idol.'

It would be hard to argue that there is a humane way to take a life, but this one in Missouri is especially grisly. The feds just announced that 4 in Missouri were sentenced to prison without parole for their role in the death of a Missouri man who was first tortured with a blowtorch.

Governor JB Pritzker is making it clear that the state of Illinois is prepared to handle protests with big events scheduled this summer in the Land of Lincoln. Here is what you need to know...

Being a country music star comes with some serious risks.

It looks like one of Missouri's most beautiful attractions might also be the least fun to experience.

If you frequently cook with raw ground beef, you need to know about an urgent public health alert that was just issued to Missouri for a contamination that can lead to severe and even life-threatening sickness.

Luke Bryan's Vancouver concert took an unexpected turn when he had a fall on stage, but his quick recovery and humor won over the audience.

A new ranking has unveiled that Missouri might be a place to avoid for business in 2024, with one of Missouri's most important cities being ranked in the bottom 5. Here are the details...

These country artists are hard-working and ambitious... just like you!

We are approaching the time of year when it's going to start getting seriously hot. What many don't understand about weather in Illinois is that heat is based not just on temperature, but also humidity. Now, you can see the 30 Illinois places that are about to be seriously dripping wet with sweat more than any others.

Mountain lions are not native to Missouri, but the Department of Conservation has confirmed hundreds of sightings have indeed happened. How can you know if you're seeing signs of a mountain lion in Missouri or something else? There are 5 key things to look (and listen) for.

He influenced several generations of stars across genres.