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Why Peoria Regulars Keep Coming Back To Avanti Ristorante On Rockwood Road For The Gondola Sandwich
Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a family tradition. In Peoria, one long sandwich on soft, sweet bread has been feeding kids, parents, and grandparents for decades. People drive in from the Quad Cities just to grab a few before heading home. Some families buy the bread by...
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This Illinois Museum Is The Sun In A Solar System That Stretches Across Peoria, And It’s Free On Sundays
A whole museum building stands in as the Sun for a scale model of the Solar System that stretches across town. That Sun measures 46 feet across, and the planets are scattered far beyond its walls. The same Illinois museum has hosted giant dinosaur shows built with the American Museum...
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New Richard Pryor exhibit honors Peoria icon and the legacy he left behind
PEORIA (25News Now) – Richard Pryor left Peoria decades ago to become one of the most influential comedians of all time. Now, his hometown is welcoming him back. The Peoria Riverfront Museum unveiled its new “PRYOR” exhibition Thursday, highlighting the life, career and lasting impact of one of Peoria’s most famous native sons. The exhibit is part of the museum’s Peoria Plays America series, which celebrates local figures whose influence reached far beyond Central Illinois.
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Chris O’Quinn: The man, the myth, the dancer
You’ve likely seen him outside of the Center for Civic Engagement as he dances like no one’s watching. What goes on beyond the headphones has been a mystery until now. Who is the man behind the moves? That would be Chris O’Quinn, an Illinois State University alum who graduated in 2024 but still finds time to dance near his former campus. O’Quinn was a mass media major, but sometimes, doing what you love means going beyond labels.
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The Best Meatloaf In Illinois Is Waiting Inside This Cozy, Under-The-Radar Restaurant
Somewhere between the cornfields and the open sky of central Illinois, a plate of meatloaf is sitting in a cozy diner, waiting patiently for you to show up and appreciate it properly. That plate belongs to the Dixie Family Restaurant in McLean, Illinois, and it’s the kind of comfort-food experience...
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Haunted Trail frightens redbirds this Halloween
The Town of Normal’s annual Haunted Trail returned this past weekend, offering visitors a Halloween experience featuring spooky displays, costumed characters, sound effects and lighting effects along Constitution Trail. William Claver, a senior at Illinois State University currently student teaching as an English education, attended the event with his...
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Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area this October
A variety of food and drink businesses opened in the Peoria area this past month – from well-known brands to local concepts. Here’s a look at what’s new: Dave’s Hot Chicken Following a sneak peek in late September, Dave’s Hot Chicken welcomed the community to its grand opening on Oct. 2. Fourth District city councilmember Andre Allen , who represents the area, said it is “always exciting to see new businesses investing in Peoria.” Customers can find chicken tenders, sliders and more at the restaurant, located at 4205 N. Sterling Ave. in Peoria. More: Dave's Hot Chicken opens its first Peoria location Iwayan’s Kitchen In mid-October, Iwayan’s Kitchen opened in the Campustown Shopping Center across from Bradley University . This is owner Iwayan Wiraatmaja’s second concept in the center, as he also operates Okinawa Hibachi Sushi Ramen. Learn more: New restaurant opens at Peoria shopping center Kobe Rotary Sushi Customers will find a conveyor belt stocked with sushi, sweets, spring rolls and other items at Kobe Rotary Sushi . Each passing plate is priced the same, encouraging customers to try a variety of things. “We want people to try all different stuff,” said general manager Eric Chen. “That's the whole
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Eureka thrift shop continues Christmas tradition
The Eureka Et Cetera Shop, located just off the town square at 125 S. Main St., has welcomed thrifty central Illinois shoppers for 48 years, while its sister shop, the aptly named Store Next Door, opened in 2019 to accommodate the overflow of gently used items donated by local residents. A time-honored tradition of the Et Cetera Shop is their annual holiday decor and artificial tree sale, which returned Oct. 29 and runs through the holidays.