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Feast On Pitmaster-Level BBQ At This Wonderfully Relaxed Illinois Joint That Locals Swear By Daily

Some restaurants make you feel like a guest, and some make you feel like you’ve been coming here your whole life, and Stone Jug Barbeque in Peru, Illinois is firmly, wonderfully in the second category. That’s a rare thing, and it’s worth driving for. Peru sits in...

Peru, IL · 3d

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Small Illinois Towns Hide These 7 Family Restaurants

Some of the best meals in Illinois are served in towns with one main street and a water tower you can spot from the highway. Many of these restaurants have been run by the same families for decades, feeding farmers, road trippers, and grandkids alike. This list covers seven of...

Illinois · 5d

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Frosty On First Returns In Downtown La Salle

La Salle's “Frosty on First” is back building on last year's success with some new things. The two day family-friendly event offers live music, inflatables, synthetic ice skating, food trucks and live reindeer . New this year is a winter-themed drone show and a kringle market. Add to that S'mores Station, movies in Pocket Park, ornament making, Run, Run Rudolph 5k and appearances by Santa and the Ice Princess. Hours are 5 – 9 Friday and 11 – 8 on Saturday. All events will take place on First Street in La Salle.

Lasalle, IL · 4d

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 1d

Journal Star

'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily

PEORIA – Local restaurant Alexander’s Steakhouse shared some “big news” on Nov. 3. Beginning next Monday, Nov. 9, the business will be open daily for lunch. Diners will find a lunch menu, along with the restaurant’s dinner menu, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, the eatery will transition to dinner-only operations. 'Bring your appetite': New sushi spot to host soft opening in Peoria Updated hours at Alexander’s Steakhouse will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The announcement came hours before the restaurant was named winner of multiple categories in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards . The eatery took the top spot for the Fine Dining , Salad/Salad Bar and Steakhouse dining categories. More: Is Alexander's Steakhouse fine dining? The company president weighs in Connect with Alexander’s Steakhouse Address: 100 Alexander Ave., Peoria Phone: (309) 688-0404 Website: https://alexanderssteak.com/ Love food? Get the latest food news sent directly to your inbox with our free PJStar Dining newsletter . This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 'Big news': Peoria steakhouse to offer lunch daily

Peoria, IL · 2d

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The Cozy Illinois Diner Where Locals Gather Over Homemade Pies And Endless Cups Of Coffee

There’s a certain kind of magic that only exists inside a well-loved diner, and the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois has been quietly bottling that magic for anyone smart enough to walk through its doors. If your idea of a perfect morning involves a steaming cup of coffee,...

Sycamore, IL · 2d

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Mendota Moving Ahead With Their Feral Cat Control Efforts

The main topic at Monday’s Mendota City Council meeting was cats. Feral cats and securing the different colonies running through the city has been a discussion of the City of Mendota and Mendota Project Director Annie Short throughout 2026. Now, the talk is moving to action through the newly founded group Mendota Alley Cats.

Mendota, IL · 3d

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This Legendary Illinois Restaurant Serves Up The Burger Of Your Dreams

Somewhere in Washington, Illinois, there’s a little restaurant called the Fillin’ Station that has people driving out of their way just to eat a burger, and honestly, that tells you everything you need to know. If you’ve never made a detour for food before, this might be the...

Washington, IL · 13d

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New restaurant opens at Northwoods Mall with grand opening set for Saturday

PEORIA (25News Now) -A new restaurant is bringing a unique twist to the Northwoods Mall food court, offering customizable specialty drinks, sweet toppings and food options. Crazy Pop held its soft opening Thursday, October 22, ahead of its official grand opening Saturday. The business specializes in customizable sodas, lemonades and...

Peoria, IL · 13d

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Restaurant to close their Peoria location, keep operating in East Peoria

The Original Wonderdog is scheduled to close its Peoria location on Oct. 29 but will keep its East Peoria location open.

Peoria, IL · 10d

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Pet of the Week: Meet Erling Haala

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Erling Haala is fully grown at about two years old and he’s full of energy. He was only at his previous home for 24 hours, so he’ll need some time to adjust once he’s adopted. He’d be a perfect fit in a high energy household.

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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...

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Great Dane crew helps remove Kewanee murals, temporarily

Two of Kewanee’s downtown murals are disappearing. But don’t worry. Their absence will only be temporary. The murals on the building at Third and Main streets that houses Coco’s coffee shop were taken down on Monday. One of them features the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps that once called Kewanee home, and the other honors legendary motorcycle racer and Kewanee native Roger Reiman.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

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Filming begins on documentary about the Three Horsemen of Tazewell County

Filming has begun on a new documentary about the Three Horsemen in Tazewell County, which is scheduled to be released next summer to mark the 200th anniversary of their historic rescue mission.

Tazewell County, IL · 1d

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This Dreamy Illinois Park Is The Biking Paradise You Never Knew You Were Missing Out On

There are places in this world that feel like they exist slightly outside of ordinary time, and Saw Wee Kee Park in Yorkville, Illinois is one of them. It’s the biking paradise you never knew you were missing out on, and once you’ve been there, the missing out part is going to bother you retroactively.

Yorkville, IL · 1d

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Documentary by exonerated Peoria man earns honors in California

After spending 28 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Roosevelt Myles received recognition for his documentary, Post Conviction, which earned third place at the San Quentin Film Festival.

Peoria, IL · 20h

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Ticket Winners for MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in Peoria!

The Laser congratulates our winners of concert tickets for Motionless In White in Peoria :. They were drawn at random from all who had signed-up at thelaseronline.com. They each won a pair of tickets for Motionless In White‘s The Sweat and Blood Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with special guests Dayseeker along with The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine!

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Regulars Drive an Hour to Paint Their Own Dishes at This Friendly Pottery Studio in Peoria Heights, Illinois

Some of the best afternoons in Illinois start with a plain little storefront you almost drive past. You walk in expecting a quick craft project and walk out planning your next visit before your paint has even dried. One studio has families happily driving an hour each way just to...

Peoria Heights, IL · 2d

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Safford Veterinary Services’ Pet of the Week

Ralph (aka Rowlf) is a sweet, high-energy Terrier mix puppy, born around mid-April 2026. He’s bursting with love, curiosity, and tail wags, and he approaches every day like it’s a brand-new adventure. He loves exploring his foster’s yard, playing with toys, and soaking up all the attention he can get. This social butterfly adores spending time with people and other dogs!

Yorkville, IL · 10h

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New imagination station and upgrades at Peoria PlayHouse

The Peoria Playhouse reopened to the public today following a two-month renovation that included a new imagination station and other updated facilities.