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Ebertfest’s last dance is taking shape
There is a certain unsentimental rigor to a final act, and Ebertfest: The Last Dance seems determined to meet it with its chin up. Chaz Ebert has released the initial slate for this April’s festival at the Virginia Theatre, and while the “final” of it all gives my cinephile’s heart a huge tug, the programming is shaping up to be the conversation we need just when we need it most.
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Greek-Inspired Restaurant Kyle’s Corner Opening in Savoy
A new Greek-inspired restaurant will open in Savoy, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and what owner Kyle Kirchhoefer hopes will become a place for community connection. Kyle’s Corner, which will offer authentic Greek cuisine along with traditional American fare, will open on Friday, March 6, at 501 Commerce Drive in Savoy (the former Industrial Donut building). The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
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Red Hot Winter returns to bring a taste of Vegas to the C-U area
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Red Hot Winter event makes its way back to central Illinois this weekend, bringing the spirit of Las Vegas to Champaign. Red Hot Winter will take place from 7:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the City Center. With plenty of dancing, singing and music, one...
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Some of the Best Fried Chicken in Illinois Comes From This Unassuming Restaurant
Tucked along a quiet stretch of State Street in Hampshire, Illinois, sits a little restaurant that punches way above its weight. Chick-N-Dip has been serving up golden, crispy fried chicken since the late 1950s, earning a loyal following that stretches far beyond Kane County. Don’t let the modest setup fool...
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Here Come the Mummies bring the funk to Bloomington
They were mummified a long time ago and only came out once or twice before getting stuck back in their sarcophagi for several thousands of years. Then the band got together in 1999. That’s what Mummy Cass told WGLT in an interview for Sound Ideas. Frontman Cass got together...
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Central Illinois musician encourages visits to Mexico despite witnessing cartel chaos
PUERTO VALLARA, Mexico (25News Now) - A Central Illinois singer and songwriter was among the Americans in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, earlier this week when the death of a well-known cartel leader sparked chaos in the streets. Barry Cloyd of East Peoria was there ahead of a scheduled show in Baja...
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B104 Presents Shenandoah and Blackhawk to the Fairbury Fair
The Fairbury Fair Board is thrilled to announce the grandstand concert lineup for the 2026 Fairbury Fair—a milestone 150th anniversary celebration! To mark this historic year, the board has gone above and beyond to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience, featuring not one, but two nights of national acts in the grandstand.
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Windy City Express, our hometown fast food joint
Sir, this is used to be a Wendy’s. No but for real: Windy City Express is an indie fast food joint with dine in and a drive-through window in an old 1900s Wendy’s. The casual Urbana restaurant’s menu has a lot: gyros, burgers, Italian beef, a Philly cheesesteak, hot dogs, sausages, salads, pizza puffs, chicken wings, chicken fingers, jumbo shrimp, and fried fish, plus fries, other fried sides, and chili.