Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor

Three Roses Bed and Breakfast in Pontiac, Ill., won a Guest Favorite Award from BnBFinder.com for the third straight year, according to a news release from Pontiac Tourism. It's the fourth such honor overall for Three Roses, having won in  2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013. According to the release: “Innkeeper Sharon Hansen received high praise from … Continue reading Pontiac bed-and-breakfast wins third straight national honor

A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge

Those of you who have traveled Route 66 in the St. Louis area probably noticed construction of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge that will carry Interstate 70 over the Mississippi River. The unique cable-suspension design makes it hard to miss. Rich Dinkela takes you behind the scenes on the bridge itself, where workers were … Continue reading A closer look at the Stan Musial Bridge