The town of Winchester, Illinois, was once home to Stephen A. Douglas and the site of an important speech by Abraham Lincoln. A number of buildings of historic and architectural significance remain there as well.

Did you know that St. Louis, Missouri, has a neighborhood known as "The Hill?" Find out more about its background and other highlights of this popular and historically Italian American neighborhood here.

Graceland, Elvis Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee, is beautiful at any time of the year, but cooler temperatures and smaller crowds add to the appeal of a late winter visit. Here is a look at some of the highlights of our January 2020 tour and a bit of Graceland history.

I wandered through Winterset, Iowa, the birthplace of John Wayne and the location of the 1995 film "The Bridges of Madison County." See photos of my visit.

In October 1861, Colonel Jefferson Jones of Callaway County, Missouri, negotiated a compromise to avoid invasion by Union troops. Jones declared the county independent of external government control, and it subsequently became known as the Kingdom of Callaway.

Every Christmas season for 48 years, a coconut was anonymously delivered to the home of Ed Clinch. The prank eventually received international attention. Here is a look at the rest of the story.

Tasty yeast-raised breakfast buns made with muesli, wheat flour, and a bit of brown sugar. Perfect for the toaster oven or breakfast on the go.

By the time I underwent bilateral total hip replacement surgery (THR), I couldn't remember what it was like to walk normally. The successful results included a positive impact on my overall sense of well-being.

A popular Illinois tourist attraction, Starved Rock State Park and its history are both fascinating and mysterious.

The history of the Lemp brewing family lives on in the old mansion that some believe to be haunted. Currently, the house is a popular restaurant and inn featuring ghost tours and other special events.

The Effingham hospital fire on the night of April 4, 1949, was the second-largest in United States history, with a total of 77 fatalities. The tragedy resulted in a nationwide overhaul of hospital fire safety regulations thereafter.

Is it your or you're? Lead or led? English language word usage and punctuation can be tricky. Here are some common mistakes frequently seen online, with explanations and examples.

If you travel often by car, packing efficiently and knowing the right bags for trips can help get you on the road in no time!

One of the top parapsychologists of his time, D. Scott Rogo was murdered in 1990. To this day, his case has not been solved.

Free knitting pattern for a headband/ear warmer and matching mitts in horizontal reverse stockinette rib stitch.

A pattern for an easy, one-size, cloche-type hat. For this tutorial, you'll knit in the round with bulky yarn and large needles. See photos of the finished hat!

Here are some of my adventures in collecting and learning about mid-century American pottery, as well as a discussion of my experiments with some minor repairs.

On March 5, 1946, at a small college in the heart of America, Winston Churchill delivered a speech warning the world of a Soviet "iron curtain" descending across Eastern Europe.