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Music In Our Schools Month: Highlighting what music means to central Illinois education
Music In Our Schools Month celebrates the importance of music education in schools, highlighting the teachers, students, and programs that make music a meaningful part of the curriculum in Central Illinois.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Illinois Dining Spot Has The Most Coveted Reservation Of March 2026 And Here’s Why
Somewhere along North Main Street in Bloomington, Illinois, there’s a door that doesn’t look like much at first glance. The first time I stood in front of it, I wondered if I had the wrong place. There’s no flashy sign announcing what waits inside, no obvious clue that...
familyvacationsus.com
Real Taco Lovers Know This Taqueria Is The Most Authentic And Affordable Mexican Spot In Central Illinois
If you crave tacos that actually taste like Mexico and not a watered down version, you need this spot on your radar. Taqueria El Porton in Bloomington delivers no frills, all flavor, and prices that make weekly visits realistic. Locals rave about the salsa heat, the generous plates, and the...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Beloved Illinois Supper Club Is Famous For Fried Chicken That’s Impossible To Resist
Some restaurants carve out a name for themselves with every perfectly fried piece of crispy, golden chicken. In Hanna City, Illinois, one such place has been doing just that for decades, attracting locals, travelers, and anyone craving a meal that hits the spot. This humble yet beloved establishment has earned...
smilepolitely.com
Huber’s is a good place to be
There’s something about neighborhood bars that make them different. Tucked in with the surrounding houses and just as much of the fabric of the area as your uncle’s house down the street, while still standing out as a special place. Such is the case for Huber’s West End...
myfamilytravels.com
These Illinois Pizza Originals Still Make People Wait For A Slice
Nothing humbles you like being hungry and still happily waiting in line. That is what Illinois pizza originals do, because the slice is worth it and everyone in the room knows it. These places are not chasing trends. They are the old-school spots that built their reputations the slow way,...
Journal Star
Longtime local restaurants recognized for best Italian food in the Peoria area
PEORIA − Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite dining spots for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards . Here are the top three Italian restaurants in the Peoria area as voted on by participants. Winner: Rizzi’s Italian Restaurant 4613 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria (309) 689-0025 rizzisrestaurant.com 'A true test of time': Family operates Italian restaurant for 30 years in Peoria Finalist: Avanti's Ristorante 2320 E. Washington St., East Peoria (309) 694-6200 3610 Kelly Ave., Pekin (309) 346-3400 4711 N. Rockwood Drive, Peoria (309) 688-6565 8517 Knoxville Ave., Peoria (309) 691-2525 avantispeoria.com More: These Peoria restaurants were voted among the best places to eat Finalist: Bernardi’s 2137 Washington Road, Washington (309) 745-5505 bernardirestaurants.com More: Cozy, comfortable, sexy: New Peoria Heights eatery now open This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Longtime local restaurants recognized for best Italian food in the Peoria area
KWQC
Dancing with the Stars pro ends up in Peoria hospital
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD Radio) – Dancing with the Stars’ pro Val Chmerkovskiy was in Peoria on Sunday for a performance at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater. He got through the show, but told fans on Facebook later that he ended up in a Peoria hospital room. “The doc...
everafterinthewoods.com
10 Classic Illinois Supper Clubs Worth A Long Drive And An Even Longer Dinner This March
March in Illinois always feels like a turning point. The air is still sharp, but there is just enough daylight stretching into the evening to make dinner plans feel exciting again. I start craving a real night out around this time of year, one where the table is sturdy, the...
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Queen of Hearts drawings moved to downtown
GIBSON CITY — The Gibson City Restoration Association’s weekly Queen of Hearts drawings have been moved to the Horsch Radish restaurant at 209 N. Sangamon Ave. in Gibson City. The Horsch Radish will offer a limited menu, plus drink specials, each Wednesday when the drawing is held starting...
QSR magazine
Pop’s Beef Celebrates 46 Years with Monday Specials and Giveaways in March
Pop’s Beef, the beloved Chicago-based fast-casual franchise known for its fresh, house-made Italian beef, sausages, hot dogs, and more, is marking 46 years as a Chicagoland staple with a month of Monday specials and surprise giveaways, thanking the generations of guests who have made the family-run brand a neighborhood favorite since 1980.