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Pekin has a new public golf course as Pekin Country Club becomes Marigold Meadows

PEORIA (25News Now) -As of this week, the Pekin Country Club golf course has a new name and is no longer private. Marigold Meadows is the name for the now public golf course that has quite the reputation for it’s putting greens and fun golf course!. Get 25NewsStreaming on...

Pekin, IL · 1d
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From Illinois governor to federal prison: Rod Blagojevich tells all in new book

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is revisiting the corruption scandal that sent him to prison, sharing his side of the story and why he maintains he was framed.

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Peoria reverend, centenarian reflects on WWII service

Reverend Arthur S. Williams Sr., a 100-year-old WWII veteran, was the first Black employee of the Peoria Housing Authority and the first Black member of Laborers' Local 165.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Most Illinois Families Have Never Heard Of These 6 Small-Town Museums That Charge Nothing To Enter

A 1926 Ford dealership in Illinois now shows off old farm equipment right next to fancy dresses. Nobody at the door asks you to buy a ticket, either. That one detail sent me hunting for more free museums in small Illinois towns. I found a tiny farming hamlet with a dazzling gem and fossil collection, plus a restored French fort near the Mississippi River.

Illinois · 1d
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Galesburg High School play among things to do in Galesburg Nov. 13-15

Galesburg High School students will present “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” this weekend at the Hegg Performing Arts Center. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. More than 30 students are in the cast, with additional students on the crew, led by technical...

Galesburg, IL · 7h

The Register-Mail

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Live portraiture class among 9 things to do around Galesburg

The weekend brings a portraiture class with a live model, an author meet and greet and dinosaur activities for children, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. Wendy Dispennette: Awakening Innocence What: See the art exhibit on the second floor R.A.I.L. Gallery. There will be a reception fro 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 21 during Merry Market. When: Nov. 13 – Dec. 19 Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg Cost: Free Leap into Leaves What: Learn about fall leaves, why they change color and what determines their colors. Donations are accepted to support nature programs. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. When: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Nov. 14 Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, Cost: Free Live Model Session: Portraiture class What: Join Ana for this second Portrait in Oil class for additional practice with a live model. Practice a unique portrait and explore contrasts and differences from our first model. The “Portrait in Oil” ticket includes all materials: brushes, oil paint, easel, palette and primed surface to work on. This session is also open to artists who will bring their own drawing or painting materials. If

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois November 12-15

Listen to Sam Rink and Lyric Roy talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Grab a fantasy drink in the kingdom of Parcadia’s tavern and join friends for an evening of painting miniatures.

Illinois · 2d

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This Friendly Peoria Heights Pottery Studio Lets You Paint Your Own Dishes And Take Home Something Special

One couple skipped a pricey imported tile backsplash and hand-painted their own tiles instead. The studio helped source the tile, supplied the paints, and fired everything in its kiln. That story tells you a lot about this little Illinois pottery spot. The bare pieces arrive already made. You simply pick...

Peoria Heights, IL · 2d

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Peoria Playhouse reopens with new interactive exhibits

The Peoria PlayHouse has reopened following a major construction project and is scheduled to host several upcoming children's events including Kids Night at the Museum and a Winter Wonderland Pajama Party.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Bloomington-Normal Jaycees trim the 2026 holiday parade route, skipping Normal

The annual Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade is aiming to make participation easier by shortening the route for its 96th year. The parade used to go from Kingsley Junior High School to Downtown Bloomington, travelling through Bloomington and Normal for two and a half miles. Now, the parade will go from...

Bloomington, IL · 2d

regionalmedianews.com

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And the Winner of the Halloween Coloring Contest is…

The 2026 Regional Media Halloween Coloring Contest results are in! Presented by Ahearn & Associates Medical Center. A special thank you goes out to our Pizza sponsor, Pizza Hut. And thank you to our supporting sponsors, State Bank of Toulon and Mercado La Concepcion. We would like to thank all...

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Galva couple’s artistic legacy returns to where it all began

The works of husband-and-wife artists Vivian Headland and Helen Lapan Headland are being remembered and honored in their hometown. The pair married in 1919 and lived in both Galva and Rock Island, leaving their artistic legacy in both communities. Recently, their work has returned to where it began. A couple...

Galva, IL · 12h

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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15

The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Illinois Railway Museum Adds Three Burlington Gallery Cars

The Illinois Railway Museum has a second complete train of bi-level gallery cars. A release dated November 12, 2026, says three stainless-steel Chicago, Burlington & Quincy cars, two coaches and a cab car, arrived at the museum on November 11. The museum calls the set operational. Coaches 702 and 709 were built by the Budd Company of Philadelphia in 1950. Cab car 791 was built in 1965.

Illinois · 22h

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Avengers Doomsday Deserves New Technology, Not Standard Theater

This Avengers release demands more than your typical multiplex experience to really feel what the filmmakers intended.

Illinois · 7h

unearththevoyage.com

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Families Explore A Free Illinois Museum Where Lincoln’s Law Office Still Stands Upstairs

Some of the best history lessons in Illinois hide inside buildings you could easily walk right past. Picture a plain brick block on a busy downtown corner, and then picture climbing upstairs to the very room where a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln once worked on his cases. It feels...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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In 'Elusive Victory,' the Equal Rights Amendment fight grinds to a halt in Illinois

The Equal Rights Amendment enshrines equal protection under the law regardless of sex. Or, it would have, if it was ratified. Illinois became a battleground state in the fight to get the ill-fated amendment through Congress in the 1970s and '80s. Historian and author Mark DePue sat down with Local Edition to discuss his new book chronicling the era, "Elusive Victory: The Equal Rights Amendment Fight in Illinois."

Illinois · 14h

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Monmouth Old Home Association Hosting Holiday Tour December 5th

Mark those Calendars for a wonderful Holiday Tour of Homes presented by the Monmouth Old Home Association! Saturday December 5th from 3:00 till 7:00pm, we present 5 spectacular vintage homes decked out for the Holiday Season. You may have driven past these gracious homes and wondered about them. This is your chance to peek inside at the marvelous architecture and history as we revive this seasonal tradition. Come join us as we journey through Christmas past and present.

Monmouth, IL · 1d