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Sidney Dairy Barn opens for the season Friday, March 13
Start screaming; it’s ice cream season. The cute seasonal ice cream stand Sidney Dairy Barn opens for the season this weekend. Starting Friday, March 13, the dairy destination will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sundays serving a menu of soft serve, custom milkshakes, specialty tornadoes, hot fudge sundaes, chocolate-wafer sandwiches, root beer (and grape soda) floats, and a tire swing, which is a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich dunked in chocolate.
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Amy Lynn gives history of National Scholastic Art Awards Mid-Central Illinois Region
For nearly four decades, the Scholastic Art Awards have spotlighted the imagination and talent of young artists across mid-central Illinois. What began in 1986, when Rod Buffington brought the national program to the Springfield area, has grown into a vibrant regional tradition spanning 33 counties and hundreds of student submissions each year.
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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort Food For Generations
Some restaurants whisper their history, while others shout it from every corner booth and coffee-stained menu. Gebby’s Family Restaurant in Peoria Heights, Illinois is the kind of place where comfort food isn’t just a marketing term, it’s a way of life that’s been perfected over decades of flipping eggs and grilling burgers.
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‘It’s really about the team of people behind me’: Savoy restaurant opens on same day as national employee appreciation day
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — Friday was national employee appreciation day, and one Savoy restaurant held their grand opening while honoring their staff for all their hard work. The owner of Kyle’s Corner, Kyle Kirchhoefer, said that their chef, Gus, was busy all day, and he’s the one who makes them so unique. Gus lives in […]
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The Charming Breakfast Spot In Illinois That Feels Like Grandma’s Kitchen
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you find a restaurant that feels like home, even if you’ve never been there before. Gebby’s Family Restaurant in Peoria Heights, Illinois is that rare breakfast spot where the coffee is always hot, the welcome is always warm, and every morning meal feels like it was made with love by someone who actually cares whether you start your day right.
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11 Illinois Dessert Shops That Are Blowing Up This March
March in Illinois still carries a bite in the air, the kind that makes a warm bakery window feel especially inviting. A walk through Galena’s historic streets or a stop in the Superman-famous town of Metropolis reveals a simple truth: Illinois takes dessert seriously. Each stop on this list...
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Experience Ottawa’s Restaurant Week
Get ready to experience the culinary heart of the Midwest during Ottawa Restaurant Week 2026, which runs from March 8-21. For these two delicious weeks, the Middle of Everywhere transforms into a food lover’s paradise as local restaurants and talented chefs showcase themed menus throughout downtown Ottawa. This year’s...
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10 Buffets In Illinois Winning Over Neighborhoods One Plate At A Time
There’s nothing quite like walking into a neighborhood buffet where the aroma of sizzling dishes hits you before you even sit down. Over the years, I’ve wandered through countless spots across Illinois, from cozy local joints to sprawling family-style buffets, and these 10 stand out for one reason: every plate is packed with flavor, variety, and heart.
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A Guy Walks Into 365 Bars…Again! Bar Number 54: The Bar At Black Band Distillery
—— Bar Number 54: The Bar At Black Band Distillery, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. There’s two dining areas on the main floor, but they had people eating their dinner in there and I didn’t want to bother them by taking photos, so I went to the upstairs dining room which was empty.