I am the least political person you'll ever meet in your life. That's why I didn't expect to be sharing any content about this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Now, I must after a heated argument has broken out that has absolutely nothing to do with politics.
There were rumors that this was coming and now it's official. There are at least 3 sodas widely available in Illinois up until now that have been banned forever thanks to the Food and Drug Administration.
This might be the most dangerous issue I cover. There's a new map that shows how Missouri changed over the decades from a 'pop' state to one that embraces 'soda' and it's a dumpster fire waiting to happen.
There could be a major ban on some soft drinks and even snacks on the horizon if the actions of other states are an indication of what Missouri will do. This possibility is looking increasingly likely for a number of reasons.
In Missouri and Illinois, we live in the middle of an epicenter and no, I'm not talking about the New Madrid earthquake fault. I'm referring to the eternal argument about what you call carbonated beverages. Is it pop or soda? Let's decide this once and for all.
This is Fire Prevention Week and the Quincy Fire Department has some activities schedule in conjunction with the week including delivering pizzas to Quincy residents. The QFD is teaming up with 5 different local pizza establishments to provide free pizza to homes that have working smoke detectors. If you order a pizza between 5 and 8pm you will have a chance to be one of 5 families each night to h