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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 · 9d
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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 · 5d
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DeWitt County Friendship Center Christmas Treat Orders Open

The DeWitt County Friendship Center is once again putting on its Christmas Treat Fundraiser. Executive Director Paula Jiles told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show that they have expanded the menu for the annual fundraiser. Red velvet cheesecake bites, Oreo truffle balls, buckeyes, and puppy chow are now available for purchase to support the Friendship Center. She adds that orders are open now and are due by December 11th.

Clinton, IL · 4d
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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 · 5d

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Annual Mistletoe Market Is Back In Morton Saturday November 14 With Us

Join us broadcasting LIVE again at Mistletoe Market in Morton, IL on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W. Washington St., Morton, IL), hosted by Popupeventsbysochic. It’s a Hallmark movie come to life with our magical outdoor Christmas market! With 50+...

Morton, IL · 4d

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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Peoria glass studio hosts holiday decoration classes

PEORIA (25News Now) - A Central Peoria glass work studio is showing that holiday decorations can be made instead of bought. Pumpkin Glass Gallery and Studio hosts classes for beginners to experts who want to make homemade decorations for the holidays. The classes are giving students a chance to create...

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Where To Buy Toys in Champaign-Urbana

Shopping small and local for children’s toys, games and gifts has never been easier. Whether shopping for holidays, birthdays or just a special gift for a special little one, there are plenty of ways to support local businesses when shopping for toys in Champaign-Urbana. We’ve compiled a list of...

Champaign, IL · 5d

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Bardeen Quad glows for IGSA Diwali celebration

On Saturday, the Bardeen Quadrangle lit up with vibrant colors for the annual Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Graduate Student Association. Diwali, also known as Deepawali or the “festival of lights,” originates from India and has grown to be celebrated across the globe. The festival is typically part of a five-day series of events, with the main celebration taking place on the night of the new moon.

Champaign, IL · 2d

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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 · 5d

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The One-Of-A-Kind Restaurant In Illinois Where Dinner Happens Inside An Old Dairy Barn

Peacocks stroll the grounds outside a dairy barn that now serves fried chicken and char-grilled steaks. That just made my day. A barn built for cows now hands out dinner plates instead of milk pails. The family behind it has run this business for four generations. Every dinner entree comes...

Illinois · 15d

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Kyle’s Corner in Savoy closing its doors

SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In Savoy, a staple Greek spot will be closing its doors for the the last time later this month. Kyle’s Corner has been open since March, and now, owner Kyle Kirchhoefer said he’s moving in a new direction, but he said this isn’t a failure. He said he’s making the choice […]

Savoy, IL · 5d

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Toys R Us returns to Peoria’s Northwoods Mall

Toys R Us reopened at the Northwoods Mall in Peoria on November 5, aiming to leverage holiday nostalgia to increase mall traffic.

Peoria, IL · 5d

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‘When one pizza oven closes, another one opens’: Strange Slice coming to CU

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — What was once a staple on the University of Illinois campus is coming back… sort of. Former Manolo’s employees are creating a new restaurant under a new name. In October, WCIA reported the popular pizza and empanada restaurant closed its doors following a change in property ownership. Now, two staff […]

Urbana, IL · 5d

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Wildlife Prairie Park seeks name for new American kestrel

Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Ill., is seeking a name for its new American kestrel ambassador, a rescued bird that will educate the public through school visits and events.

Hanna City, IL · 4d

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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert

Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Peoria Humane Society hosts annual Blessing of the Animals

The Peoria Humane Society celebrated National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week on Nov. 7 with its 31st annual Blessing of the Animals led by Pastor Mary Beeken.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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The Humble Illinois Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There are certain restaurants in this world that don’t need a publicist, a social media manager, or a neon sign visible from space, because the food does all the talking. The Fillin’ Station in Washington, Illinois is exactly that kind of restaurant, and the burgers it serves are the kind that make you question every other burger you’ve ever eaten.

Washington, IL · 4d

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Encore Thrift moving ahead with renovations

CLINTON — Shoppers to Encore Thrift Store may have noticed the construction work underway on the east side of the building, where crews are replacing about 200 feet of wall. Located on Route 10 east of Clinton, the store has undergone major work over the past five years, much of it in response to life safety concerns raised by the state fire marshal’s office.

Clinton, IL · 5d