You would do well to heed the warnings now and prepare for what is likely to be a dangerous drive Wednesday in Missouri and Illinois. Both states will be impacted, but at different times that you need to know about.
There's a case to be made that to determine how safe a place is, find out how much money that place spends to fight crime. By that measure, the safest town in Illinois for 2025 has been described as a hidden gem with almost a European charm.
You hear a lot about places in Missouri that are dangerous, but what about the safe places? There are 6 in a new ranking that are so safe they're practically heavenly.
Before you confirm that hotel room, check those sheets. That's especially true for a popular Missouri travel destination that has suddenly zoomed into the top 20 in America for having bed bug infestations.
If you're planning to travel to destinations in Illinois over the holidays, you might want to be aware that 2 in particular are now notorious for bed bug reports and 1 is the worst in the country.