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Sterling football preps for undefeated Morris

The Sterling golden warriors are gearing up for a playoff football game on Saturday late afternoon as they take on Morris at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game playing some of their best ball all year. Morris is undefeated, while Sterling has won nine of its last 10 games. A big reason has […]

Sterling, IL · 10h

Country Herald

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Kankakee, IL McDonald's to Give Away Turkeys Monday Morning Nov 16

More than 6,400 turkeys will be donated across 20 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations.

Kankakee, IL · 2d

Daily Leader

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On the market: Pontiac home is on a tree-filled corner lot

Address: 301 S. Oak St., Pontiac Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story home built in 1930 on a tree-filled corner lot has 1,800 square feet of living space. The interiors are highlighted by hardwood flooring and a woodburning fireplace. There is a main floor laundry room and full bathroom. The three bedrooms and another full bathroom are upstairs. There is storage space in the full basement. There is a two-car attached garage and a detached storage shed. The home has an open front porch, open side porch and a covered side porch. Asking price: $279,000 Listing agent: Craig Meyer, Meyer-Jochums Agency, 309-432-2517 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email newsroom@pontiacdailyleader.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Pontiac Daily Leader. This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: On the market: Pontiac home is on a tree-filled corner lot

Pontiac, IL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Is This Tiny Illinois Diner In Pontiac The Friendliest Stop On Route 66?

Somebody once jacked up an entire log cabin restaurant and spun it around so it could face the highway again. That actually happened in Illinois, and the diner is still serving breakfast today. The building went up in 1926, made from cedar telephone poles. It started as a lunchroom and...

Pontiac, IL · 1d
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Crafting Your Home

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A 100-Year-Old Woman Who Walks Her Local Lowe's Every Morning Got a Birthday Party in the Aisles

Gretchen Sollo, 100, of Bradley, Illinois, has walked her local Lowe's every morning for five years, and employees surprised her with a birthday party.

Bradley, IL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 5d

takingthekids.com

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Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked

Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...

Aurora, IL · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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These Seven Illinois Ice Cream Dairies Keep Scooping Right Through Harvest Season

Summer gets all the credit for ice cream, but some of the best scoops in Illinois come straight from working farms and dairy shops that stay open well into fall. While combines roll through the fields and the leaves start turning, these spots are still pouring soft serve, churning gelato, and handing out waffle cones.

Livingston County, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Kankakee's Riverview Holiday Housewalk Opens Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for First Time in 50 Years

The Riverview Historic District's annual Holiday Housewalk returns to Kankakee on Dec. 6, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this year's lineup includes a rare pairing: Frank Lloyd Wright's first two Prairie-style homes opening together for the first time in 50 years, according to the Shaw Local News Network.

Kankakee, IL · 3d

WSPY NEWS

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Newark, Oswego Players Earn All-State Volleyball Honors

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association released its all-state teams ahead of the IHSA state tournament this weekend in Normal, with several area players earning recognition. In Class 1A, Newark’s Rylie Carlson and Serena’s Anna Hjerpe were named first-team all-state, while Newark’s Zoey Carlson earned second-team honors. In Class 3A, Geneva’s Emma Peterson was named first-team all-state. In Class 4A, Oswego’s Hannah Herrick was selected to the second team.

Oswego, IL · 20h

wglt.org

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Heartland Community College receives state grant for mental health services

Heartland Community College has been awarded almost $100,000 from a statewide grant program aimed at improving mental health support systems at Illinois community colleges. The Illinois Community College Board's FY27 College Student Mental Health & Success Initiative Grant totals $99,778. The investment in Heartland students' mental health will fund free...

Lincoln, IL · 1d