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Restaurant Tech Company InKind’s CEO Will Likely Take Control of Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. The CEO of Austin-based hospitality tech company InKind, Johann Moonesinghe, is in the process of buying out Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ in Buda. He tells Eater in an email on Wednesday, May 1, that his restaurant group is “likely [going to] end up being the owner” of Valentina’s.
Baseball Game Preview: Kewanee Hits the Road
The Kewanee Boilermakers will head out on the road to take on the Mendota Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Kewanee is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak. On Friday, it was a hard-fought game, but Kewanee had to settle for an 8-7 loss against Sherrard. Brayden...
Sheffield to host Thrive on Main on May 11
Several entrepreneurs in Sheffield are hosting an etsy-inspired market, Thrive on Main, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Thrive on Main has become a spring-favorite event drawing people to Sheffield for the last six years to shop vendors, boutique trucks, fresh florals, local food and home décor. Here is a tentative list of vendors and Sheffield businesses participating: Ava Marie Jewelry, Barrel of Wine Designs, Birth to Five IL, Blissful Branch, Blue Anchor Boutique, Brands on a Budget, Buttercupp Candles, By the Grace of Bows, Café 129, Copilot Clothing Co, Cows Coffee, Optimal Health, Crafters Mill, Curvology, Custom Creations Vinyl, Edna Jo Tacos, Entwined, Frosted Farmgirl, Galassi Farms, Grace and Mae Designs, Gramma Nanas, Hair Haven, L&M Sweets, Landy Lou and Devie Too, Nest, Little Moo Boutique, Liv Thai, Love and Lavender, Made New, Maizy and Mama Wreaths, Mimis Bows, Mulberry and Honey, Naptime Bakes, No Roots Boots, Royal Super Mart, Royal Appliance LLC, Runaway Rack, Rural Rose Boutique, Sheffield Lions Club, Small Town Girls Boutique, T. Kaye Creatives, The Dog House, The Midwest Mercantile, Thunder and Stone, Uncommon Reign, Wildbloom Boutique, Winters Works, Xan Dandy Cotton Candy Co, Wooden Element, Doodle B, Just Poppin’ By, Starved Roack Candleworks, Lifelong Memories, Velvet Iron, Best Dealls, Polka Dotted Dresser, Parlor Coffee & Cream, Reds Bar & Grill and Bellucios.
IHSA track and field season nears the finish line
May has arrived, meaning the finale of the track and field season is here. Dunlap won the Mid-Illini Conference Championship girls meet on Wednesday, continuing its dominance. The Eagles will join Washington, Richwoods and Peoria High at the Class 3A Minooka Sectional next Wednesday. Girls sectionals are being held Wednesday,...
Pet dies in Galesburg house fire
GALESBURG, Ill. — The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday morning at the 900 block of Hawkinson Avenue. Firefighters responded to a single-family residence fire. Upon arrival, first responders encountered smoke and flames coming from a window. Crews entered the home from the rear and extinguished the fire.
It's officially farmers market season
Alyson Sturgis bakes outside the box. “Most of the things I do are a little bit of a twist,” Sturgis said. “I have peanut butter miso cookies. I have London fog scones.”. She also offers everything from sourdough loaves to freshly milled flour. Sturgis is the owner of...
Bishop Hill plans 3-day quilt show
The 2024 Bishop Hill Quilt Show “Rainbows, Rick Rack & Roses” will be held May 17-19 in the Bishop Hill Colony School. Hours will be 10 a.m.-4 pp.m. Friday, May 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Quilts, gifts and antiques...
25 Sports High School Thursday - May 2, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - East Peoria’s softball game at Dunlap was suspended by weather in the 6th inning tied 2-2. Metamora and Limestone both won Mid-Illini softball games. Eureka baseball posted their 3rd straight shutout win. Moline edged Metamora in soccer. Princeville was the bass fishing champ at the Banner Marsh IHSA Sectional.
Galesburg man appears on attempted murder charges
A judge found probable cause to charge a Galesburg man with attempted murder following a shooting last month. Tomas Rubio, 21, appeared in Knox County court on Monday for a preliminary hearing. Michael Ingles, a detective with the Galesburg Police Department, testified Rubio and the victim both worked at McDonald’s...
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