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Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $1 million in online jackpot

CHICAGO - An Illinois iLottery player is celebrating a nearly $1 million jackpot after winning $955,540 playing the FastPlay Cash Castle game, according to the Illinois Lottery. The win was one of three major online FastPlay prizes announced Monday, totaling nearly $1.6 million. Three big lottery wins. What we know:

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Lovely Garden Roots

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Kentucky Coffeetree Reaches About 75 Feet With Leaves Up to 36 Inches Long, and Its 5- to 10-Inch Pods Can Hang On Through Winter, Illinois Extension's Emily Swihart Writes

Illinois Extension's Emily Swihart profiles the Kentucky coffeetree: about 75 feet tall, leaves up to 36 inches long and 5- to 10-inch pods that last through winter.

Illinois · 3d

Animal of Things

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Woodcock Hunting Season in Illinois: Dates, Limits, and Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Woodcock hunting season in Illinois is short, statewide, and easy to miss if you are focused on pheasant or deer. The 2026-27 season runs from October 17 through November 30, which gives you roughly six weeks to find these migratory birds as they pass through young forest and damp thickets. Because woodcock are federally regulated … This article, Woodcock Hunting Season in Illinois: Dates, Limits, and Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 76 Days of Pheasant Hunting in Missouri: Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027 • Migratory Bird Hunting Laws in Kentucky: Season Dates, Licenses, and Rules Every Hunter Must Follow • Found a Pheasant Hunting Spot in Texas? Only 37 Counties Have a Season

Illinois · 1d

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Winners announced for the 2026 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge has wrapped up and the winning chefs have been presented awards. Winners were chosen by Springfield residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the Challenge. Winner List:. Papi's Pizza Pub: 1st, Best Appetizer – No Mis-Steak Cheddar Fries.

Springfield, IL · 1d
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Doc’s Smokehouse earns ‘Best of the Best’ barbecue honor

Doc’s Smokehouse and Catering earns its ninth “Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” honor from Barbecue News in the past 10 years.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

Collinsville Daily News

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Pet of the Week- Meet Starr!

Thank you to Doit's Village Inn for sponsoring The Granite City Daily News adoptable pet from Metro East Humane Society. Meet Starr! This spunky girl is full of personality and guaranteed to keep you smiling! She's playful, fun, and has just the right amount of sass, but once the excitement settles down, Starr turns into an absolute cuddle bug who loves being close to her people. She's ready to trade shelter life for a cozy bed, a loving family, and someone she can call her very own. Starr has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her a chance. Don't let this sweet girl wait any longer come meet Starr. Hi I am new to Metro East Humane Society and I am very excited to meet you!! If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website at https://www.mehs.org/adoptables If you are interested in learning more about all of our adoptables or the adoption process at MEHS, please email info@mehs.org All of our dogs and cats will be microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. MEHS Adoption Fees: Dogs under 6 months: $250

Granite City, IL · 12h

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Bob Ridings Pana to Host Veterans Day Cookout Saturday

Bob Ridings Pana is inviting local veterans and their families to its annual Veterans Day cookout. The free event is set for this Saturday on the dealership’s grounds at 8 North Locust Street. It’s expected to begin at 10 a.m. and last well into the afternoon, but the food is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. General Manager Bryan Booth is leading the charge in organizing the event. Speaking on the WTIM Morning Show, he says there are also giveaways geared towards those who have served.

Taylorville, IL · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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Illinois Licensed Beverage Association donation to help pets in need in the QCA

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is making the rounds to support small businesses and community initiatives across the state. The organization donated $2,000 to Rescued, a high-end resale boutique in Silvis. The store’s profits help pets in need by supporting animal clinics, shelters and rescue groups. […]

Illinois · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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Illinois Hemp Act regulates sale of certain drinks

Some Illinois businesses are paying close attention to a new law that will affect what drinks they can sell. Under the Illinois Hemp Act, any consumable or hemp-derived product, including drinks, containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is banned from bars, taprooms, restaurants and convenience and grocery stores. They can only […]

Illinois · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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SIUE art auction benefit to raise funds for students, visiting artists

“Every bid is an investment in the next generation of artists,” said co-chair Dionna Raedeke. The event also features refreshments and a cash-only bar.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Red Twig Dogwood Stems Are Brightest on New Growth, So Illinois Extension Says to Cut Out Older Stems Every Other Year, or Take Overgrown Shrubs Down to 3 to 4 Inches

Red twig dogwood color fades on stems over 3 years old. Extension experts say to remove the oldest third in late winter or cut neglected shrubs to 3 to 4 inches.

Illinois · 7h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Audiences should “expect the unexpected” at fall SIUE dance concert

“Unlocked: A Dance Concert” features seven works by faculty and alumni choreographers, with dancers exploring modern, contemporary and theatrical movement.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Elizabeth Bailey and Her Journey That Leads Us to the Legends Project and Studio Bliss Photography

From Dekalb, to Springfield. Photography has long inspired Elizabeth Bailey. This Journey from teaching to shooting pictures, led her to start Studio Bliss Photography; along with the Legends Project. From Elizabeth's Studio Bliss Photography website:. Your Story. Your Style. What if unforgettable photographs were only the beginning?What if the experience...

Springfield, IL · 11h

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St. Charles County Parks Opens Their 20th Park Location

The newest location in the St. Charles County Park System, Spring Bend Park, is officially open to the public. Holding 126 acres of land just off Upper Bottom Road in St. Charles, the property was donated to the park system back in 2007 by Nancy Knowles and her family, who have deep roots in the area and operated a small farm on the land for years. The park now holds some beautiful prairie and river views to be explored.

St Charles County, MO · 2d

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Prime Rib And Toasted Ravioli At This Old-School St. Louis Steakhouse Keep Missouri Steak Lovers Coming Back

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing for decades. In south St. Louis County, one white-tablecloth steakhouse has built a loyal crowd by serving prime rib, toasted ravioli, and classic steaks the old-fashioned way. A pianist plays in the bar, the holiday decorations draw...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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Micky Dolenz bringing 60 years of Monkees hits to St. Charles

Fans of classic pop music will get a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when Micky Dolenz brings his "Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees" tour to The Family Arena in St. Charles.

St Charles, MO · 1d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Chef behind Famous-Barr's French onion soup has died: His story and the recipe

Manfred Zettl, a master chef renowned for perfecting one of the St. Louis area’s most iconic culinary creations — Famous-Barr’s French onion soup — has died. Zettl, 85, died of natural causes Oct. 30 in St. Louis, but the culinary creations he crafted over a lifetime will live on in people’s memories. At Famous-Barr, he oversaw 32 restaurants and 500 employees as executive chef. He later founded one of the area’s first diet-food businesses. He began his career in Austria and aboard cruise ships, serving Hollywood celebrities and heads of state. Whether you enjoyed the signature soup at Famous-Barr’s Scandia Room at St. Clair Square or in the downtown St. Louis tearoom after viewing the Christmas window displays, chances are you recall its distinctive aroma throughout the dining areas. The rich, velvety beef broth, loaded with sliced onions, was served in an ovenproof brown McCoy Pottery bowl, topped with baguette slices and a thick layer of bubbling Swiss cheese. Zettl didn’t invent the soup, but he was responsible for what he described as “perfecting” it. He told me its backstory when I was food editor at the now-defunct St. Louis Globe-Democrat, which closed in 1986. He was warm, friendly and

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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This Former Missouri Library Is Now A Record Shop Where You Can Flip Through The Albums You Grew Up With

The old library shelves are long gone, but the stacks are still here. Only now they hold LPs, 45s, 8-tracks, and cassettes instead of books. This 1961 mid-century modern building once served readers as a public library branch. Today it’s a used record store packed from floor to ceiling.

St. Louis, MO · 11h

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10 Missouri Fried Chicken Dinners Folks Would Argue Over Before Any Fancy Steak

One Missouri restaurant has been tossing hot dinner rolls across the dining room since 1942. Servers fling them, and you catch them. I love that a fried chicken trip can come with a side of outfield practice. That same spirit runs through this whole list. One spot sells mashed potatoes...

Kansas City, MO · 3d

WBBM News Radio

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World's Largest Catsup Bottle: Collinsville's claim to fame

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Collinsville, IL · 6d