Missouri soldier awarded medal for saving drowning family
FORT BLISS, Texas – A Missouri National Guardsman deployed along the Texas-Mexico border received the Soldier Medal earlier this month for rescuing a mother and her two children from drowning while attempting to cross the Rio Grande. Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Lemon was deployed with the Department of Homeland Security on Dec. 17, 2022, when […]
The 19 best Apple Black Friday deals
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. The best Apple deals we’ve seen so far It may not be Apple’s world, but sometimes it sure feels like it. The wildly popular and influential tech company behind iPhones, iPads, Macs, Beats headphones, Apple Watches and more doesn’t often put its products on sale, which […]
Five Below is practically giving its holiday décor away
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. If you’re looking for affordable holiday décor, here it is Did you know that decorating for the holidays earlier is scientifically proven to make you feel happier? If you’ve been waiting to bust out your Christmas décor, consider this your sign to deck the halls. But if you […]
Best Buy Black Friday deals you should jump on now
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. The top Black Friday deals on TVs, home appliances and laptops at Best Buy If you’re interested in electronics, you won’t want to miss our roundup of Best Buy Black Friday deals. Best Buy has slashed prices on big-ticket items, such as TVs, headphones, speakers, laptops and […]
Caraway’s stylish cookware sets and prep kits are 20% off now in time for Thanksgiving
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Get affordable high-end cookware for Caraway this week Thanksgiving makes us reevaluate our cookware, and right now Caraway is offering 20% off for the holiday so you can get a set that will last. Caraway Cookware is one of the go-to brands for nontoxic ceramic-coated cookware. On top […]
Goodbye, snowy Illinois winters? New climate report offers dry projections
(NEXSTAR) — While a strong El Niño will likely bring more snow and precipitation to part of the U.S. this winter, a new federal climate report suggests dependably snowy winters may be in jeopardy. The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released earlier this month, shows the planet will likely heat up by an average of between […]
More than 228,000 moved to Illinois last year: Where did they come from?
(NEXSTAR) — While more than 344,000 people packed up their things and left Illinois last year, another 228,300 decided to move to the Land of Lincoln last year, according to recently released Census data. The biggest group of new residents — more than 73,600 — came from another country. The data set did not specify […]
This Illinois city is growing, but these 7 are shrinking: analysis
(NEXSTAR) — Does it feel like there are more people in your city than there were a few years ago? Depending on where you live, that might actually be the case — 228,000 people did move into Illinois last year. SmartAsset, a financial tech company, has released a list of the fastest-growing cities with populations […]
Leaving Illinois: The top destinations for people who left last year
(NEXSTAR) — While more than 228,000 people moved into Illinois last year, more than 344,000 packed up their things and left the state, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Just four states lost more residents than Illinois: California (817,700), New York (545,600), Texas (494,000), and Florida (489,900). It was the latter, […]
APA desperate for dog-walking volunteers
ST. LOUIS — The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is looking for dog walkers. They need 35 new volunteers for 3-hour shifts each day. The walks will help pets in the shelter get daily exercise while waiting for their adoptive homes. Volunteers are also needed for shelter tasks, such as cleaning and laundry. “The number […]
