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IDNR: Mountain lion spotted in Jackson, Union Counties found dead

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - A young male mountain lion recently spotted in southern Illinois has been found dead, the Ill. Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday. The IDNR said the mountain lion’s remains were discovered by a hunter in Jackson County near the Union County line. The...

Jackson County, IL · 21h
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 12d
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On this day in 1899: 761 turkeys marched from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - On this day, 127 years ago, a group marched 761 turkeys from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau. A photo in the archives shows people gathered to watch as the turkeys are marched down the Mississippi River waterfront. According to the Missouri State Archives, on...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d
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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 3d
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Southern Illinois Wine Trail Towns Hide 7 Quiet Lunch Spots Locals Love

The Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois are famous for rolling orchards, rocky bluffs, and small towns you could miss if you blinked. But the best part of a day out here might be the midday meal. Tiny villages like Cobden, Makanda, Vienna, and Goreville each have a lunch stop where...

Southern Illinois, IL · 1d

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Movies returning to Mt. Vernon in November; major renovations planned for 2027

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (Heartland News) - On Tuesday, Golden Ticket Cinemas announced plans to reopen the Mount Vernon 8 this November, bringing movies back to the community just in time for the holiday season. Beginning in 2027, the company will begin to renovate the theater, with luxury recliner seating, self-serve...

Mt Vernon, IL · 19h

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 1d

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This Secret Illinois Nature Preserve Is A Peaceful Escape Worthy Of Your Bucket List

There’s a place in southern Illinois that most people have never heard of, and it sits above the Mississippi River like it’s been keeping a very pleasant secret for a very long time. That place is Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve, and it’s located near the small town...

Illinois · 21h

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Heartland native, American Idol winner to perform at Marion Cultural and Civic Center

MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Heartland native and winner of American Idol will perform at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in July 2027. According to organizers, tickets go on sale on Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $44.39 to $139.79. Hannah Harper’s “Behind this...

Marion, IL · 2d

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Marion High School students’ art project raises money for veterans

MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - Students at Marion High School are using their art skills to raise money for a local veterans organization. The school’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) made red ceramic poppies to honor veterans. The students are selling 70 of the flowers for $20 each and...

Marion, IL · 21h

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10 Missouri Fried Chicken Dinners Folks Would Argue Over Before Any Fancy Steak

One Missouri restaurant has been tossing hot dinner rolls across the dining room since 1942. Servers fling them, and you catch them. I love that a fried chicken trip can come with a side of outfield practice. That same spirit runs through this whole list. One spot sells mashed potatoes...

Kansas City, MO · 3d

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 3d

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Lotta Pals: The Local Internet Sensation

Lotta Pals is quickly becoming Farmington High School’s online sensation, having Evan, Easton, Ben, and Leylan’s antics blow up in popularity. “Lotta Pals” is a group of four Farmington Seniors, Evan Clowdus, Ben Talley, Leylan Stone, and Easton Lashley that have been creating videos since September 20th. They have been filming videos all around Farmington.

Farmington, MO · 2d

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Ninety years of tickling the ivories

Lou Newman’s lifelong passion brings joy to StoryPoint Carmel. StoryPoint Carmel the sound of piano music is a familiar part of everyday life, thanks to 95-year-old resident Louise “Lou” Newman. With nearly 500 songs in her repertoire, Lou plays daily, filling the senior living community with familiar melodies and bringing smiles to residents, team members, and visitors.

New Madrid, MO · 2d

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Paducah, KY · 2d

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Pretzel-Bun Sandwiches And Little Desserts Make This Missouri Cafe A Tempting Lunch Detour

Bacon, lettuce, and homemade ranch get piled onto a toasted pretzel roll here, and it’s called Stella’s Sandwich. That alone made me curious. I like a cafe that puts its own name on the line. The desserts are part of the fun too. A whole lineup comes in...

Ste. Genevieve, MO · 2d

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Breakfast Gets Hard To Choose At This Fourth-Generation Missouri Bakery With Nearly 60 Donuts

Nearly 60 kinds of donuts can show up at one family bakery counter. That number alone makes choosing breakfast feel like a pleasant little crisis. The doors open at 5 AM on weekdays, before most of us find our car keys. Everything gets made from scratch daily. The chocolate frosted...

Perryville, MO · 8d

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Southern Illinois Has 8 Small-Town Diners Worth The Long Drive For Breakfast Alone

Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...

Southern Illinois, IL · 6d

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Downtown Cape Girardeau announces holiday events, 34th annual Parade of Lights

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with several events planned in downtown Cape Girardeau, including a Christmas tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and the 34th annual Parade of Lights. The holiday festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the downtown...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 6d

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This Kentucky Donut Shop Makes Donuts So Good People Drive Hours Just To Get A Box

Nineteen kinds of donuts, hand-cut from scratch every single day, starting at 5 in the morning. That’s the daily routine at one little family-owned shop in western Kentucky. That sounds like a great reason to set an early alarm. The recipes here go back to 1955. The founder learned...

Paducah, KY · 10d