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Most Of These Old-School Steakhouses Closed Years Ago, But This Illinois One Still Serves T-Bones And A Full Buffet

A 16-ounce T-bone and an all-you-can-eat buffet still share the same menu at one Illinois interstate stop. Plenty of families thought that combo vanished along with the restaurants of their childhood. The chain behind it once dotted highways across the Midwest. Most of those locations closed years ago, so finding...

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Belleville News-Democrat

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Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to watch in Illinois

An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Illinois soon is known for producing bright fireballs, and the ideal viewing period will be longer than usual. The Northern Taurids peak around Wednesday to Thursday , but the longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the News-Democrat in a recent email. “Unlike most meteor showers that peak over the course of one or two nights, both of the Taurids have longer, drawn out peaks that last about a week,” Lada said. The Southern Taurids peaked in early November. Because the Northern Taurids have a longer peak, Lada advised stargazers to choose the night with the best weather to stargaze. For Belleville stargazers, Monday night is expected to be clear, while Tuesday night is forecast to be mostly clear , according to the National Weather Service St. Louis office. Wednesday night has a slight chance of thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies expected, while Thursday night should be partly cloudy. Friday and Saturday nights are expected to bring mostly clear skies. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a

Illinois · 1d

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Arrest made in late night stabbing in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Police have made an arrest in a stabbing that left one one man injured Monday night. Police were called to the 800 Block of Jefferson Street around 9:45pm on the night of Monday, November 9. When they arrived, they found a 44-year-old man with non-life-threatening stab...

Springfield, IL · 17h
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Man charged in deadly Springfield DUI crash indicted

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Ethan Harbour, who has been charged in a deadly DUI crash, has been indicted after being granted pretrial release. Harbour was arrested on October 14 for a crash at North 11th and East Madison streets. The two-car crash left one person dead and two others seriously...

Springfield, IL · 16h
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High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

East St. Louis stays on top as Lincoln-Way East, Brother Rice and Chicago Mt. Carmel also advance in IHSA playoffs; Morris and New Trier join make their Top 25 debuts.

Illinois · 22h

newschannel20.com

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Edward Massey takes the stand in murder trial

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The trial for a Springfield man accused of killing a Chatham woman is underway. Edward Massey is charged with second-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of drugs in connection with the death of 36-year-old ReKeea Jackson-Mason. Jackson-Mason was pronounced dead in July...

Springfield, IL · 11h

Country Herald

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Springfield, IL Weather Alert: Storm Risk Wednesday, Freeze Follows Nov 12

Central Illinois could reach 69 degrees Wednesday before colder air brings freezing nighttime temperatures

Springfield, IL · 12h

hometownregister.com

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Counties with the most veterans in Illinois

There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%.

Illinois · 16h

967 The Eagle

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Tube Sock Trick From The 1980s Lands Illinois Man In Trouble

An Illinois couple landed in handcuffs after police spotted something suspicious in a sock during a trespassing arrest. Turns out they were using an old 1980s trick to hide drugs.

Illinois · 23h

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Pritzker DCFS in Trouble Again

The State Department that is in continual trouble faces another Contempt of Court decision:. DCFS Found in Contempt of Court Amid Continued Questions Over Agency Oversight. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing renewed scrutiny after a Sangamon County judge found the agency in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring the release of public records related to the death of a young woman in foster care.

Illinois · 23h

We Are Illinois

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Illinois Rings In 2027 With New Rules On Rent, Groceries And Medical Bills

New year, new rules: Illinois renters get fee transparency, grocery shoppers get coupon alternatives, and families get a break on medical liens.

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois Veterans Day closures for schools, banks and mail

Schools, banks, mail and state offices aren’t all following the same rules this Nov. 11, and the differences matter for working families. Many Illinois schools will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, but not all of them. Chicago Public Schools will not hold classes for students, and districts in Joliet and Waukegan will also close, while others, including Wilmette, will be open. Post offices, banks, Illinois Secretary of State facilities and state courts will be closed statewide.

Illinois · 22h

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Illinois Residents Take Viral Joke Seriously and Gather to Push The Bean 7 Inches to the Left to Free Imaginary Man Inside: ‘Very Ant-Like Behavior’

Residents in Illinois took an internet joke to another level after hundreds of people gathered in Chicago to push a giant metal bean seven inches to the left. Their mission was apparently to free an imaginary man the internet has long joked is trapped inside the famous sculpture. The gathering...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Statewide rules for e-bikes and scooters begin Jan. 1

New Illinois laws governing the operation and classification of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters are set to take effect on Jan. 1.

Illinois · 10h

POLITICO

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Can Springfield get to the end zone?

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The election is over. The politics, not so much. TOP TALKER BEARS BEAT : The Chicago Bears are heading back to the negotiating table in Springfield, and lawmakers say they want to get a stadium deal done before the end of the year — even as the battle to replace House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch begins to take shape. Agenda item: The Bears legislation is expected to be a major focus when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session next week. The challenge will be finding a compromise that keeps the team in Illinois without putting taxpayers on the hook, while navigating competing interests between Chicago and the suburbs. State Sen. Bill Cunningham , the Democrat who has been central to the stadium negotiations, said discussions during the legislative break have increasingly centered on a stadium-authority model that would allow a municipality to build a privately financed, publicly owned stadium. “There seems to be a settling on this , trying to move forward with the stadium authority model,” Cunningham said during a legislative briefing with your Playbook host, and presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee. Some

Chicago, IL · 21h

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Swedish Meatballs And Lingonberries Still Fill Plates At These 6 Illinois Old-World Restaurants

Lingonberries show up in lemonade and salad dressing at one of these spots. That tart little red berry clearly refuses to stay politely on the side of a pancake. I love that detail. Swedish meatballs and lingonberries are still on the menu across Illinois, from a historic prairie village to busy Chicago neighborhoods.

Illinois · 1d

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SCHEELS Sports Park GM planning for the future

SCHEELS Sports Park General Manager Brandon Doherty said it will take time for the facility to bring the economic infusion to the area that has been promoted. The site, with numerous sports fields and what is billed as the world’s largest air-supported dome, sits on the south end of Springfield off MacArthur Blvd. near I-72.

Springfield, IL · 17h

foxillinois.com

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Man who hid wife’s body in trash can for 2 years indicted on federal charges

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Adam Corbin, the Springfield man accused of hiding his wife’s body for two years and collecting her state funds, was indicted on federal charges connected to stealing her Social Security benefits. Corbin was sentenced Friday on charges related to hiding his wife’s body. He...

Springfield, IL · 16h

KTVH

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Man wanted on 3 counts of homicide arrested in Helena after high-risk stop

A man wanted on three homicide counts out of Illinois was arrested in Helena after a high-risk felony stop, authorities said.

Helena, MT · 14h

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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

Peoria, IL · 1d