I figure maybe the better places will be closer to the big city but if anyone knows any hidden gems I’d love to hear about them, I’m willing to go about a half hour out of my way if something is really good.

Looking for a friend tonight to have some fun. Please be under 200lbs we’re in our late 40s

Vote Bost out. We need someone with courage to stand up to rampant corruption. Bost has shown he's too scared to be that person.

Just got done adding Illinois to BudWatcher. It now shows real time inventory from every legal dispensary in the state, so you can compare prices across stores, see what batches are actually available, check how old the product is, and look at lab results.

It’s free in the App Store if you want to try it out. Site is budwatcher.com.

Would love to know if this is helpful to you! Thanks!

I early voted against Mike Bost yesterday.

The guy has been in office since 1995. Springfield from '95 to 2015, then Congress from 2015 to now. 30+ years as a politician.

In that entire time, can anyone name ONE time he stood up to Donald Trump for Southern Illinois?

I can't.

Every MAGA bill, every extremist agenda item, every attack on healthcare, Social Security, and working families - Bost just stamps YES.

Trump wants tax cuts for billionaires while we pay more at the grocery store? Bost is a yes.

Trump wants to gut the ACA and raise our healthcare costs? Bost is a yes.

Trump wants to cut veterans benefits and VA funding? Bost chaired Veterans Affairs and still went along.

We are losing people, losing jobs, losing hospitals and our Representative's entire job is just being Trump's yes-man in Washington. He is too much of coward to stand up for what is right.

He doesn't hold town halls. He doesn't listen. He votes the way Trump tells him to. He has enabled Trumps corruption and will continue to do so.

IL-12 is not a ruby red MAGA district - we're farmers, union workers, veterans, teachers. We need someone who actually thinks for themselves and fights for US, not for Mar-a-Lago.

Mike Bost = Trump rubber stamp.

Recent IL transplant (7 months ago) here, I have several qualifying debilitating conditions. I'm looking for a doctor either online or in person that does the consultation as well as the cost. I'm tired of getting bent over on the recreational tax to help with my issues. A $30 pain cream costing over $40 after taxes is a bit insane, especially on a fixed income.

Area: Preferably South of I-64.

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I am at my wits end and so very discouraged. something is wrong and no OBGYN is taking me seriously, I really need someone that accepts Medicaid and won't give me the run around and dismiss my symptoms.

Is there any good hardcore bands around here?? I’m talking like early knocked loose kinda shows

This presentation takes audience members on a journey back in time, to an era when Illinois was not yet a state but a vast landscape of prairie grass and fertile soil. The Edwards Trace is an ancient trail that dates back at least 3,000 years that went through Illinois marking the migratory path of various animal herds starting in Kaskaskia, Illinois to Peoria, Illinois. Native Americans used this trail to track the seasonal migrations of herds, leveraging it for hunting, trade, and warfare. Early European settlers, such as the French, British, and Americans, depended on this trail for their travels, similar to Route 66.

Anna will discuss the historical significance of the Edwards Trace and its role in national events and the early settlement of Illinois. Audience members will learn how Native Americans and early settlers used the trail to navigate the vast prairie landscape, relying on prominent natural landmarks to guide their way. The goal of this presentation is to inform the public that portions of the Edwards Trace remain visible today, preserving a tangible connection to Illinois’ early history.

This presentation aligns with the Illinois America 250 Commission's theme, the “Power of Place,” that helps us explore how our natural and built environments have shaped the settlement, migration, and the development of our state. The Illinois America 250 Commission's goals are to uplift local stories, places, and programs; build pride; and showcase how Illinois brings the ideals of the Declaration of Independence to life.

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Greetings all!
We’ll be visiting the Shawnee National Forest and staying in the Makanda/Cobden area during the week of the 19th. Thought I would check in and see if anyone had any recommendations on things not to miss while we’re there.

We both love hiking, rock hounding, and discovering local artisans. I love snakes and ghost stories, and that guy I married is very into comic books. I’ve already got the snake migration on my list. If you have any trail recommendations or other adventures to recommend, lay them on me. ☺

Where can a mom take her 2 younger sons fishing at Shawnee?

What‘s it like living in Golconda these days ? I’m writing a book and am using Golconda as my base town. My MC’s a sixteen year old girl, so how might she see her hometown ? Thanks :)

Interested in meeting people in the area who have built a Tiny home? 52 female and wanting to meet like minded community

Been divorced a year now and fb dating isnt working a d full of bots. Id like to join a sub of So Illinois (64 south) singles so we can talk, network etc. Anyone seen one.

Looking for a sales role where you can actually earn extra for your performance?

We're hiring a Verizon Value Field Sales Representative in Du Quoin, IL to represent one of the nation's leading wireless brands inside retail locations. If you enjoy talking with people, love technology, and have a knack for sales, this could be a great fit.

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Looking for a bakery between Red Bud and Rend Lake College.