Enion
Enion, IL · Lifestyle
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Inside This Small-Town Illinois Arcade, Classic Pinball Machines Still Run On Quarters
An entire building devoted to pinball, and most games still cost 50 cents or less. No wristbands. No swipe cards. Just coins, flippers, and the clatter of a silver ball. The tables span roughly the 1960s through the 2000s. Rare wedgeheads share floor space with Indiana Jones, White Water, and Theater of Magic.
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The Humble Illinois BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive
There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and the Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern in Peoria, Illinois is firmly in the second category once you know it exists. Consider this your official notification that it exists. Let’s begin with the building, because the...
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Dig into recent restaurant openings with PJStar Dining
Good morning, foodie friends, The midterm elections gave us plenty of news to digest, and that is certainly worth sinking your teeth into. But perhaps, you’re ready for a break from politics. Lucky for you, PJStar Dining is continuing to cook up a look at the latest local food news. So, let’s dig in. Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area last month October saw multiple openings in the Peoria area. This includes nationally known brands like Dutch Bros Coffee along with newer, local concepts like Crazy Pop and Iwayan’s Kitchen . More: Five new food and drink spots opened in the Peoria area this October Dirty soda concept finds winter storefront On Halloween, pop-up concept Katie Pop began operations at the Tropical Sno space at 3725 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria – which will serve as the brand’s seasonal storefront. A Facebook post following the soft opening noted, “seeing everyone show up, support my little business, and be just as excited about this new chapter as I am meant more to me than I could ever put into words.” The shop’s grand opening is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7. More: Dirty soda concept finds winter
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Don’t Miss An Evening with Peter Bilingsley and A Christmas Story on December 6th at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater!
95-5, G-L-O Classic Rock Fans! Ready to celebrate the Holidays?? Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with Peter Billingsley, who played “Ralphie”, in the legendary movie, “A Christmas Story”, Sunday, December 6th, at the Peoria Civic Center Prairie Home Alliance Theater! There will be a screening of the beloved classic “A Christmas Story” followed by a moderated interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie! Get tickets now at ticketmaster.com! Be listening here on G-L-O for your shot to win tickets, see you there, and Happy Holidays, from 95-5, G-L-O!
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’America the Beautiful’ with breathtaking landscapes to play in Peoria on Veterans Day
PEORIA (25News Now) - From the mountains of Alaska to the wetlands of the Everglades, a new giant-screen documentary takes audiences on a cross-country journey, and it is stopping at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Veterans Day. America the Beautiful, a 40-minute documentary narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer,...
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MIOpera stages Handel’s 'Semele' for opera fans in two Twin Cities
A larger-than-life opera is taking shape in Normal. MIOpera will be back on stage Saturday after a hosting a series of concerts that featured Black stories and voices earlier this year. For its next show, Semele by 17th century German-British composer George Frideric Handel, the Twin Cities-based opera company is collaborating with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana [BACH] for the first time.
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours
Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.
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Kyle’s Corner to close permanently November 14
Kyle’s Corner in Savoy will be closing next weekend. The business shared a press release with Smile Politely this morning and also announced the news on social media. Kyle’s Corner, the Savoy restaurant that opened earlier this year, will close permanently after business on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Owner, Kyle Kirchhoefer, announced the decision to the community today…
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The Weekender: November 6-8
Feel the heat with spicy pork, San Maru Korean restaurant, 11 a.m. to 2:30 & 3 to 8:30 p.m., $18. Make this Friday a hot one with spicy pork bulgogi at San Maru Korean restaurant. Chef Yoon makes fantastic pork bulgogi with ribbons of unctuous rendered fat and the veggies that pick up a delicious stinging spiciness. I also recommend the beef bulgogi and chicken wings, but check out Grace’s full review for more about the food. (AB)
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Ticket Winners for MOTIONLESS IN WHITE in Peoria!
The Laser congratulates our winners of concert tickets for Motionless In White in Peoria :. They were drawn at random from all who had signed-up at thelaseronline.com. They each won a pair of tickets for Motionless In White‘s The Sweat and Blood Tour at the Peoria Civic Center Arena on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with special guests Dayseeker along with The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine!
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This Legendary Illinois Restaurant Serves Up The Burger Of Your Dreams
Somewhere in Washington, Illinois, there’s a little restaurant called the Fillin’ Station that has people driving out of their way just to eat a burger, and honestly, that tells you everything you need to know. If you’ve never made a detour for food before, this might be the...
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BACH to be joined by MIOpera to celebrate 30th season
The Baroque Artists of Champaign Urbana will premiere a special performance this weekend in both Normal and Urbana. BACH will be joined by Bloomington-Normal’s MIOpera, Central Illinois’ premiere professional opera company, for Handel’s Semele. The performances will feature dramatic costumes, sets, and solos to accompany the themes of the witty but tragic tale. Attendees can stay after the show to enjoy a reception.