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Pond Street does catfish right
This past Friday as the weather finally warmed up into no-jacket temperatures, I decided to venture out during my lunch break. I ended up at Pond Street, a restaurant located inside of the VFW building off of Main Street in Urbana. Inside of the building were groups of tables, a...
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Rodney Atkins, Joe Nichols set to take the Devon stage this summer
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Country artists Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins will perform at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater this summer. The pair will take the stage on Friday, Aug. 7. This show will not be included in the 2026 Devon season ticket package. According to the Devon, Atkins is an...
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You Gotta Eat: 8th Street Cafe
PEKIN (25News Now) - A longtime Pekin cafe location has a new name, a renovated space, and excellent food. 8th Street Cafe in Pekin opened in November 2025. It’s in the same building as Andy’s Diner. Andy’s Diner was open for more than six decades and closed in...
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West Peoria hosts its fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
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Champaign-Urbana Weekend Planner – Spring Forward
Spring break is almost here and it is (finally) time to change the clocks once again, letting us know warmer days are coming soon. Families can choose from many events and activities happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. We have almost made it to spring break. And we have made it...
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St. Patrick’s Day Food Across Champaign-Urbana
‘Eat your greens’ takes on a whole new meaning for a couple weeks each March. Find festive St. Patty’s Day eats at local and chain establishments throughout Champaign-Urbana. From Shamrock Shakes to specialty donuts, one way everyone loves celebrating the Luck of the Irish is through their stomach....
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Explore the University of Illinois Quad: A Family-Friendly Champaign-Urbana Landmark
Experience the iconic University of Illinois Quad with your family. Grab your sneakers and head to the Quad for some of our favorite things to see and do. Who can ever tire of the Main Quad at the University of Illinois?. One of the most prominent public spaces on campus,...
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SOTAD Kicks Off 2026 With The Great American Trailer Park
With a new year comes a new lineup of performances brought to you by Millikin’s School of Theatre and Dance (SOTAD). The first in line is “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” originally written by Betsy Kelso and published in 2006. “It takes place in Florida,” freshman...
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The Legendary Burger Joint In Illinois That Hasn’t Changed Since The 1940s
When a restaurant outlives most marriages, several presidential administrations, and your grandmother’s favorite casserole dish, you know it’s doing something right. Krekel’s Custard in Decatur, Illinois has been serving up burgers and frozen custard for over seventy years, proving that sometimes the old ways are the best ways.