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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Illinois · 6d

Q985

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5 Smart Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner in Illinois

Thanksgiving dinner is getting more expensive, but Illinois families don't have to break the bank. Here are five easy ways to save money on this year's holiday feast.

Illinois · 22h

WMBD/WYZZ

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What’s on Your Table? | Ep. 50: MD’s Sports Bar & Grill

MD's Sports Bar and Grill in Peoria offers unique gourmet dishes such as its signature Thanksgiving egg roll and various specialty sandwiches.

Peoria, IL · 22h

smilepolitely.com

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Big Thorn’s gorgeous retreat with well-crafted beers

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery has been on my radar for years, and I finally made it there where the temperature was balmy. Although almost an hour drive from Urbana through empty cornfields, it was a pleasure to arrive at this forest retreat. Besides the many beers on tap, they had a food truck onsite as well. Since the weather was still warm when I visited, the outdoor Tree Bar was open but soon that will switch to their indoor facility.

Urbana, IL · 1d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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Families Pile Into Cozy Booths At These 7 Illinois Pancake Houses

One Illinois pancake house serves its giant flapjacks inside a curved metal Quonset hut. Another has been flipping pancakes around the clock, day and night, since the 1960s. I love that detail. A late-night pancake craving can actually be answered in this state, no waiting for sunrise required. The rest...

Illinois · 11h

25newsnow.com

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Thanksgiving turkey prices hold steady at Peoria Heights meat market despite rising food costs

PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) - With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, Central Illinois families are preparing for their holiday meals, and one local meat market says shoppers won’t have to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkey this year. Alwan & Sons Meat Company in Peoria Heights is keeping...

Peoria Heights, IL · 1d

firstalert4.com

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Coffee Shines at Javapalooza!

Javapalooza is brewing across southwest Illinois through the end of November! In the Lifestyle Kitchen, sponsored by More for Less Remodeling, guests share how to explore participating coffee shops, enter the app challenge and vote in a latte art competition. Plus, Whitney Young from Roasters makes an iced latte!

Illinois · 22h

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 · 15h

familydestinationsguide.com

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Humble Illinois BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and the Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern in Peoria, Illinois is firmly in the second category once you know it exists. Consider this your official notification that it exists. Let’s begin with the building, because the...

Peoria, IL · 6d

967 The Eagle

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 6d

WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM

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Illinois Grocery Shoppers Are Going to Want These Thanksgiving Money-Saving Tips

Grocery prices are getting ridiculous, and Thanksgiving dinner isn't cheap. Here are five ways Illinois families can save money without sacrificing their favorite holiday foods.

Illinois · 22h

unearththevoyage.com

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 16h

takemetotn.com

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 3d

Q985

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These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Illinois · 17h

unearththevoyage.com

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12 States Famous for Surprisingly Unusual Sandwiches

Somewhere in Massachusetts, people put chow mein noodles and gravy on hamburger buns. In Illinois, a sandwich comes buried under French fries and cheese sauce. And in Mississippi, pig ears are a longtime sandwich filling. These aren’t novelty foods created for social media. They’re regional traditions with histories stretching back...

Illinois · 4d

WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FM

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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 5d

fastfoodclub.com

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Cold Nights Call For These 7 Illinois Supper Clubs With Crackling Fireplaces

When the Illinois wind starts biting, a long dinner beside a real fireplace starts sounding like a smart plan. Supper clubs have always been about slowing down, with steaks, seafood, relish-tray nostalgia, and the kind of service that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. This list rounds up seven...

Illinois · 3d

meanwhilebackinpeoria.com

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The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza

—— The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza. There’s a sad sight, it’s the Wonderdog restaurant that is now empty. We’ll see what goes into that space, if it’s another restaurant we’ll have to do a Steering Wheel Meal from there.

Peoria, IL · 2d