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Tickets Available for ‘That’s What She Said’ Live Storytelling Event in Decatur
March 2, 2026 -Tickets are now available for That’s What She Said: Heart of Illinois, a one-night live storytelling performance scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the Lincoln Square Theater. Presented by Hickory Point Bank & Trust, the event will feature eight local women sharing personal stories centered on...
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Dancing with the Stars pro ends up in Peoria hospital
PEORIA, Ill. – Dancing with the Stars’ pro Val Chmerkovskiy was in Peoria on Sunday for a performance at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater. He got through the show, but told fans on Facebook later that he ended up in a Peoria hospital room. “The doc was cool...
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Plain White T's coming to perform at The Devon
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Plain White T's are coming to perform in Decatur!. The band will perform at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater on July 23. This show is included in the 2026 Devon season ticket package. Public tickets for this show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on...
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The Best Homemade Breakfast In Illinois Is Hiding In This Unassuming Small-Town Diner
Sometimes the best meals in life come from places that look like they were designed by someone who thought “fancy” was a four-letter word. The Bartonville Diner in Bartonville, Illinois, is proof that you don’t need a celebrity chef or a waiting list longer than your arm to serve up breakfast that’ll make you want to write poetry about eggs.
smilepolitely.com
Five things to eat or drink: March 2026
Hello, March, and farewell, February. March is a little special month for me and this five things column. This month’s list is my seventh “Five things to eat in March,” marking six years as Smile Politely’s Food & Drink Editor. For a throwback, peep my first March 2020 list, which published a week before the pandemy. Dear readers, thank you for reading every month. It really is my honor to share these meals with you.
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Jeremiah Joe Coffee Coming To Utica
A coffee favorite in downtown Ottawa that recently expanded into Peru now has Utica in it's sights. Folks with Jeremiah Joe Coffee plan to open a location in the former Nonie's Bakery & Cafe in Utica. They purchased the property and hope to be up and running this spring or summer.
Journal Star
Tadoughs is the most popular Peoria business for doughnuts, based on reader votes
Journal Star readers were invited to choose their favorite businesses for the 2025 Community’s Choice Awards . Here are the top three doughnut shops in the Peoria area as voted on by participants. Winner: Tadoughs 7024 N. University St., Peoria (309) 481-8111 815 N. 8th St., Pekin (309) 346-5381 tadoughs.com 'Not like any other doughnuts': After delays, new Peoria shop finally comes together Finalist: Carl's Bakery & Restaurant 819 E. Camp St., East Peoria (309) 699-7275 www.facebook.com/p/Carls-Bakery-Restaurant-100063594560172/ Finalist: Trefzger's Bakery 4416 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights (309) 685-9221 trefzgersbakery.com More: Trefzger's bakery voted the best in the Peoria area by readers This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Tadoughs is the most popular Peoria business for doughnuts, based on reader votes
smilepolitely.com
Teamoji’s chicken deserves attention
There’s something quietly thrilling about spotting fried chicken on the menu at a place mentally filed under tea and mochi. Known around town for its playful drinks and pastel desserts, Teamoji is not exactly where someone might picture a long, sit-down meal as the space leans more casual hangout than dine-in destination. It gives takeout energy: bright, quick, low pressure. Customers order, grab food, settle in or head out.
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10 Irish-Themed Restaurants Across Illinois Perfect For A March Visit
March in Illinois is a time when the spirit of Ireland fills the air. The excitement of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations flows throughout the state, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than by diving into the vibrant world of Irish cuisine. As the weather begins...