I have been a radio nerd since I was a junior in high school back in 1983. Since then, I have scared listeners by saying really strange things between songs. My guidance counselor predicted prison at an early age, so I consider my radio show as overachieving. The truth is that everyone that interacts with my radio show are the real stars as their calls, Facebook comments and occasional threats are funnier than anything I could ever come up with.
Doc Holliday
If You See this Moth Villain in Illinois, Squish It Immediately
I am normally not in favor of doing away with nature's creatures. In this case, I'll make an exception. It's a villainous moth and if you see it in Illinois, you really should squish it immediately.
Watch Video of a Twister in Illinois that Gave Birth to a Rainbow
If you live in Illinois or Missouri long enough, you will see a tornado eventually. That being said I highly doubt you've seen a twister that seemed to give birth to a rainbow like one did in Illinois this week.
Off-Grid? Cabin in West Point, Illinois has Board Games, No Wi-Fi
If you want to get away from it all, you also need to lose the Wi-Fi. That's possible at a cabin that's near West Point, Illinois which is about as off-the-grid as you can get and that's a good thing.
Illinois’ Wealthiest Neighborhood Has a Weird Rule for Roosters
If you want to live amongst the rich and famous of Illinois, you must make sure to follow the rules. That's especially true if you have roosters. This will require an explanation.
4 Places People Can (Allegedly) Be ‘Without Clothing’ in Illinois
As a general rule, I believe in wearing as much clothing as humanly possible. With that awkward life creed out of the way, there are 4 places in Illinois where people can allegedly be naked in public.
Illinois Driver Shares Video of a Squirrel Scarfing Down a Donut
Everyone loves donuts and when I say "everyone" that includes creatures, too. I can prove it with a video shared by what I believe is a driver in Illinois showing a squirrel who had made off with a big ole donut and was scarfing it in a nearby tree.
What’s the Largest Lake in Illinois? The Answer is Tricky
If someone asked you what the largest lake in Illinois is, could you tell them? I know one of the answers and, yes, there are more than one. It's tricky depending on some other specifics. Let's explore the possibilities.
Yes, There’s a Real Forgotten Ancient Swamp in Southern Illinois
I thought I had traveled through or lived in every part of Illinois in my lifetime. I was wrong because I've never been through or lived in a real ancient swamp that exists in extreme southern Illinois.
Illinois Snake Acts Like a Cobra, But He’s Really a Cream Puff
There are some Illinois snakes that can do you real harm. This isn't one of them even though he pretends he's a big and bad Cobra. The truth is he's really a cream puff and I'll prove it.
Legend Claims ‘Moon-Eyed People’ Built Cahokia Mounds in Illinois
The history of the Cahokia Mounds in Illinois has always been wrapped in mystery. There's a new claim that this prehistoric area in the Land of Lincoln was actually built by a "moon-eyed people" and there's some history that suggests that theory isn't as crazy as you might think.