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8 Old-School Illinois Bowling Alleys Where Shoes, Lanes And Food Still Cost Like 1985

A bowling alley in Illinois started out as a 1911 garage, and it later became a filming location for Groundhog Day. Yes, the Bill Murray one, and I can’t stop smiling at that detail. Another spot rolls on 12 wood lanes beneath a historic theater. A third still keeps...

Illinois · 1d
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6 Illinois Pizza Joints Where Tavern-Cut Squares Have Fed Families For Over 50 Years

Tavern-style pizza has its own official holiday now. It lands every October 22, and I love that a thin, crunchy pie earned a spot on the calendar. The squares came first for a practical reason. Early tavern pizza was handed out as a free snack, cut small so folks could eat with one hand.

Chicago, IL · 10h
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Over 1,000 Bald Eagles Spend The Winter Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

Bald eagles in winter care about one thing above almost anything else: open water. Below the big locks and dams on the Mississippi, churning water often refuses to freeze, and fish get stunned or pushed to the surface. That turns those spots into all-you-can-eat buffets for our national bird. Illinois...

Illinois · 2d
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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 · 2d

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This Old-School Illinois Donut Shop Serves Fresh Treats Before Most People Are Awake

The doors at this donut shop never close. Not at midnight, not at 4 a.m., not on Sunday. The fryers keep working while the rest of the neighborhood sleeps. This independent Illinois spot makes its donuts from scratch. The shelves hold a huge lineup of colorful, creative flavors. Think red velvet, German chocolate, lemon drops, and apple fritters, all under one roof.

Illinois · 13h

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Meet Coraline — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week is a very pretty young girl who loves people. Coraline is a mixed breed girl but there might be some Husky in her because she is very striking with one brown eye and one blue eye. She’s gentle and easy to walk. At our recent outdoor adoption event she was calm and easy going while meeting people including families with kids. This very nice girl is available for foster, foster to adopt and adoption.

Springfield, IL · 2d

Q985

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Move Over Turkey! What Some Illinoisans Are Serving Instead

Not everyone in Illinois is basting a turkey this Thanksgiving, and the alternatives might surprise you.

Illinois · 22h

100.9 The Eagle

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Someone in Illinois Won $7.4 Million and Nobody Knows Who

The Illinois Lottery looking for the mystery winner of more than $7.4 million dollars who identity remains unknown.

Illinois · 2d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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PAWS rescues 18 dogs, asks for donations

PAWS, the Protecting Animal Welfare Society, has rescued 18 dogs from an abandoned home and are asking for donations to help with their care.

Jacksonville, IL · 3d

25 News Now

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Fur-Ever Home Friday: Pesto

Illinois · 1d

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Southern Illinois Has 8 Small-Town Diners Worth The Long Drive For Breakfast Alone

Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...

Southern Illinois, IL · 1d

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 · 2d

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Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Perry!. This purry brown tabby charmer is approximately 14 months old. He arrived as an unchipped stray August 29 and has become a staff and volunteer favorite. This affectionate sweetheart is going to melt your heart upon first meeting, so bring a carrier with you!

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Last Call: Marbold Dinner & Auction is Sunday

Get your tickets before it’s too late…Marbold Dinner and Auction is on Sunday, November 8 at 5pm at Indian Creek Farmstead, located at 19469 Curtis Blacktop, near Petersburg, Illinois. Menu includes roasted pork loin with bourbon and peach glaze and parmesan crusted chicken breast, mixed green salad, cheesy...

Petersburg, IL · 1d

97ZOK

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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These 4 Illinois German Bakeries Still Stretch Strudel Dough So Thin You Can Read Through It

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide behind plain storefronts with handwritten signs and glass cases fogged from the morning ovens. You walk in expecting a quick coffee and walk out with a box of strudel, sticky fingers, and a plan to come back next weekend. Real strudel takes...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Capitol News Illinois

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Q&A With Khalid Jones, CEO of Allwyn North America, Operator of the Illinois Lottery

Chief Executive Officer Khalid Jones discusses his recent transition to Allwyn North America.

Illinois · 1d

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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 · 6d