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New Woodford County grocery store could fill rural food desert gap
BENSON (25News Now) - A month after Roanoke’s only grocery store closed, two women farmers and business owners said they plan to open a new grocery store in Benson sometime in July. Farm Family Foods co-owner Corrie Scott said she hopes for a soft store opening by the end...
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Regulator Roasting Company expands to a coffee shop
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Regulator Roasting Company in East Peoria celebrated four years in business on Wednesday. Heading into year four, owner David Grimm has embarked upon a new adventure with the expansion of a coffee shop at the business located at 400 E. Washington Street. The new...
Longtime Peoria pub and restaurant is expanding its brunch menu with new items, drinks
As the Peoria Riverfront Market prepares to open for the season, Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery has rolled out an expanded Saturday brunch menu. Owner Sean Sullivan said the bustling downtown market inspired the restaurant to introduce brunch last year. "We have a lot of (market visitors) that utilize our...
'Night of pure musical magic': Acclaimed artists will play at Peoria festival
Soul, R&B and gospel songs are set to return to the Peoria riverfront this August as part of the Peoria Park District's River City Soul Fest and Gospel Fest. Established in 1999, this year marks Soul Fest's 25-year anniversary. "Immerse yourself in the smooth vibes of R&B, the timeless melodies...
Gone Social, The X Bar moving to Landmark Recreation Center
PEORIA (25News Now) - Big changes are coming to the Landmark Recreation Center. The owners of Red Hat Enterprises Inc., the company behind Gone Social and The X Bar, said the businesses are relocating to the center. Sara Ruder, one of the company’s co-owners, said Landmark will give them a...
'Passion for what I'm doing': Craft cocktail and brewery business to open in Peoria
Jessie Yoskin moved to Peoria with her family after the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii. The name aims to pay homage to the space's previous business, Bearded Owl Brewing, by using the name of a different nocturnal bird. The menu will feature craft beers and cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic drink...
Central Illinois set to sound off at Solshine Reverie
When the Solshine Reverie Festival, formerly Summer Camp, (read about my experience there last year) makes it debut at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe May 24th through the 26th, music fans will be treated to an impressive array of talent from Central Illinois. From headliners like DJ/producer John Summit to up-and-coming acts, the region’s vibrant music scene will be well represented at the inaugural music festival.
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