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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 · 1d

takingthekids.com

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People Bring Their Own Jars To Stock Up At This Illinois Bulk Food Store

Half of this little store is candy. The other half holds spices, flours, nuts, teas, and coffee, and you can scoop all of it into jars you carried from home. That detail alone made me want to know more. Shoppers bring clean containers, the staff weighs them, and you pay only for what goes inside.

Westmont, IL · 1d
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Author Nia Simms Hall Announces Expanded Self-Love Literacy Initiative Following “Why Not Me” Book Signing Event

Author Nia Simms Hall is expanding the educational reach of her children’s book, Why Not Me, following a community book signing event held on October 10, 2026, at the Stey-Nevant Public Library in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Building on her commitment to childhood confidence, literacy, and self-acceptance, Hall has developed structured self-love curricula based on the book […]

Farrell, PA · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Secret Illinois Buffet That Locals Try To Hide From Outsiders

A truck stop restaurant that started in 1928 as a garage selling sandwiches is still serving an all-you-can-eat buffet today. That alone deserves a second look. The buffet starts at 6 AM. Breakfast favorites, comfort-food classics, and rotating dishes fill the line, with a soup and salad station waiting nearby.

Illinois · 7d
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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 3d

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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 · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Step Inside This Illinois Toy And Collectibles Shop Where Old Lunchboxes And Action Figures Bring Your Childhood Right Back

“May the toys be with you.” That’s the cheerful sign-off one Illinois collectibles shop uses whenever it thanks a customer for stopping by. I love that line, because it tells you exactly what kind of happy, slightly obsessed place this is. Its shelves hold Star Wars figures, Marvel Legends, Transformers, Funko Pops, model kits, and stacks of comics.

Wheaton, IL · 3d

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Illinois Hemp Act regulates sale of certain drinks

Some Illinois businesses are paying close attention to a new law that will affect what drinks they can sell. Under the Illinois Hemp Act, any consumable or hemp-derived product, including drinks, containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is banned from bars, taprooms, restaurants and convenience and grocery stores. They can only […]

Illinois · 2d

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Spiky Brown Balls Cover Illinois Sidewalks Every Fall And Almost Nobody Knows Which Tree Drops Them

Each spiky ball under your shoe holds dozens of tiny seed chambers, and every chamber has two little hooked beaks. I rolled one in my palm last October and counted more than forty points. No wonder it hurts. The same tree that drops them can keep raining them down from...

Illinois · 3d

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Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “Is Springfield America?” The answer could be found this Saturday, in this Springfield, thanks to three of the writers of “The Simpsons” — one of whom is a presidential candidate. Writers Bill Odenkirk, Josh Weinstein, and Dan Greaney...

Springfield, IL · 4d

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These 7 Illinois Restaurants Serve Mexican Food So Good You’ll Say “Ay Caramba”

Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...

Chicago, IL · 5d

TheDailyPour

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THC Drinks Are Set to Be Removed From Illinois Liquor Stores This Week

Hemp-derived THC beverages containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be pulled from liquor stores and other traditional retail outlets in Illinois beginning Nov. 12, following the passage of a new state law that places tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. The Illinois Hemp Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in […]

Illinois · 5d

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When truth is stranger than fiction

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for “The Simpsons” who humorously predicted a Donald Trump presidency, is now running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. An episode titled “Bart to the Future” aired on March 19, 2000, which imagined Bart Simpson’s life 30 years into the future....

Springfield, IL · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 1d

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Families Pile Into Cozy Booths At These 7 Illinois Pancake Houses

One Illinois pancake house serves its giant flapjacks inside a curved metal Quonset hut. Another has been flipping pancakes around the clock, day and night, since the 1960s. I love that detail. A late-night pancake craving can actually be answered in this state, no waiting for sunrise required. The rest...

Illinois · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Red Twig Dogwood Stems Are Brightest on New Growth, So Illinois Extension Says to Cut Out Older Stems Every Other Year, or Take Overgrown Shrubs Down to 3 to 4 Inches

Red twig dogwood color fades on stems over 3 years old. Extension experts say to remove the oldest third in late winter or cut neglected shrubs to 3 to 4 inches.

Illinois · 3d

967 The Eagle

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Avengers Doomsday Lands Before The Holidays With IMAX Cinematography. Illinois Theaters Equipped With Infinity Vision Technology Provide The Brighter, Larger Screens This Film Needs

Avengers Doomsday drops before Christmas, and it was shot on IMAX cameras. If you're planning to catch it, Infinity Vision theaters in the area give you the full experience with bigger screens and brighter picture than standard auditoriums.

Illinois · 2d

The Telegraph

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Illinois Lottery players win nearly $1.6 million across three FastPlay games

A $30 Illinois Lottery ticket turned into a $955,540 online win. Two other players also landed six-figure prizes Sunday — making it a big day for FastPlay across Illinois.

Illinois · 4d

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Southern View's Curve Inn Reopens, Fire Ruled Accidental After Nine-Month Fight Back

The Curve Inn, a longtime neighborhood bar in Southern View, Illinois, has reopened its doors after a fire that tore through its beer garden and entertainment space in February left the building with severe damage and a partial roof collapse. Owners Ami and Ray Merchant spent months rebuilding before welcoming customers back for lunch, dinner and drinks.

Southern View, IL · 4d