Sam's Blog

Illinois has its reputation for being a "not great state" to live in, but if you find yourself moving to Illinois or relocating there are safe and beautiful places to live in the Land of Lincoln.

Robots are slowly taking over the world. We all know it, but now they have butchered some of Illinois and Missouri's best regional dishes making them look undesirable.

Trying to find that perfect college fit can but stressful, but maybe this new ranking will help. At least for the students anyway, not so much for the parents.

I have to say though "bussin' is the right word to use when describing the best burrito in the Show-Me State.

I love everything about Christmas with the exception of one thing: REAL Christmas trees.

It may still be a tad warm outside, and the kids are technically on summer vacation, but it’s never too early to start buying decorations for Halloween & Christmas, in my opinion anyway.

Some people say that there is no room for a Target in Quincy. Well look what I found! I am about to blow your mind.

Since we all have a bit of some time on our hands lately, one company wants to pay you to watch all the Harry Potter movies, and the two Fantastic Beast movies.

With a simple post on the events Facebook page, the 2020 Twain on Main Festival has been cancelled.

I have found myselt using my Instant Pot more and more these days as my family and I stay at home. Some recipes were big hits, others not so much, but here are some of my families favorites that I have made.