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There's an urgent warning from the state of Missouri health officials about Botox injections gone wrong in Illinois involving counterfeit and mishandled procedures.

If someone could prove that they were a time traveler, you'd probably pay attention to what they said was about to happen, right? If I were you, I wouldn't change my plans based on a prediction for Missouri about a crazy storm from a person who may be the worst time traveler in history - literally.

I have been fortunate to have had many dogs in my lifetime in Missouri. I also have no green thumb skills whatsoever and it's probably better that way as I've learned there are many common plants people keep in their homes in the Show Me State that are harmful to animals.

I've always considered porch lights just the thing that keeps me from falling down my steps at night. For many of my neighbors in Missouri though, they are a way to convey a message and the color matters. I've learned there's a truly heartbreaking reason why many make their porch lights gold.

I have so many questions. A new ranking of states that are supposedly united at the moment asks the question of what happens if they aren't. It states that Illinois is best equipped (literally) to be a state that survives what would almost absolutely be a tragic conflict. Did I mention that I have so many questions?

Have you ever driven past a barn with a colorful star and wondered why? I always assumed it was merely decorative, but as it turns out, there's also much history and symbolism behind these rural icons.

All this month Refreshment Services Pepsi, Missouri Ayerco, Smith Brothers Powersports, R&R Golf, Norwoods Golf Club, and this Townsquare Media station will give you a chance to win an Ultimate Golf Experience Package.

It really does make a lot of sense when you think about it. I've found a genius hack that has inspired many in Missouri to regularly put toothbrushes in their dishwasher. It's a very good idea that I wish I had thought of first.

The best attractions are those you come across that are not planned to see. However, there is one attraction in Illinois that is a must-see to believe.

It all adds up to an astounding amount of money and part of it might be owed to you. The Illinois State Treasurer has announced that there are approximately $1 billion dollars in unclaimed savings bonds in the Land of Lincoln alone. The good news is there's an easy way to check if you're owed part of that money.