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The Seafood At This Hidden Gem Restaurant In Illinois Is Absolutely Out-Of-This-World
There are moments in life that divide everything into “before” and “after,” and eating at the Fish House in Peoria, Illinois is one of them. This hidden gem has been quietly serving some of the most extraordinary seafood in the entire Midwest, and it’s about time the rest of the world found out about it.
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This Tiny Illinois Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Piles The Plates High
A giant Phillips 66 shield hangs on a diner wall in central Illinois, and nobody is pumping gas. The license plates and old stoplights hanging nearby make the scene even more curious, like a garage that switched careers. Calling the decor themed would be a little off, since themed suggests...
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8 Remote Illinois Steakhouses That Outshine Any Big-City Chain
A steakhouse in Illinois has been serving steaks since 1937, and it still plays piano music at the bar. That alone made me grin. The more I read, the better it got. One spot lets you pick your own steak and grill it yourself over charcoal. Another sits in a...
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'It's exciting': Veteran Peoria bartender takes over Peoria restaurant spot
After more than two decades in the bartending business, Justin Anderson felt ready to have his own spot. The Peoria native spent years searching for the right space. Untamed Chef , situated at 7338 N. University St., Peoria, seemed like an ideal option. Located close to home, Anderson described the area as “uncharted territory” for a late-night bar. In June 2023, the business was listed on Crexi for $325,000. The option initially proved too costly, so Anderson's search continued. But, in recent months, the asking price was lowered. “And that's when I jumped on it,” said Anderson, who now boasts more than 25 years in the industry and continues bartendering at Crusens on War Memorial Drive. He and business partner Austin Blair – they worked together at Crusens – took ownership of the eatery on Sept. 11. “It's exciting, overwhelming and very scary,” he said. “But … I'm very confident that we will succeed in this.” More: 'Defined area' for alcohol outlined for Downtown Peoria mall space Making a ‘more bar heavy’ space Updates are already underway as Anderson works to bring his vision to life. New TVs have been installed, and Anderson also added a jukebox and new speakers.
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Country Star Jon Pardi Abruptly Cancels Concert Following ‘Active Local Safety Concern’: ‘We Need Everybody to Get Out of the Building’
‘The show is not gonna happen tonight. I can’t tell you what’s going on, but today is a weird day anyway because of the flights being shut down… I want y’all safe,” the country star told fans shortly before the concert was set to begin.
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This Cozy Geneva, Illinois Tavern Has Been Serving Swedish Pancakes And Six Daily Soups For Two Decades
Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain brick fronts on quiet downtown streets. You walk in expecting a quick bite and walk out planning your next visit before you reach the car. This is one of those places, a cozy spot with a Scandinavian accent, steaming soups,...
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8 Peoria, Illinois Breakfast Restaurants Worth Waking Up Early For In 2027
One breakfast spot on this list keeps its kitchen open until 4 in the morning. Another bakes bread over a live fire hearth. A third serves a puffy pancake called the Dutch Baby, which sounds either adorable or confusing, depending on your coffee level. I love that a single Illinois...
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The Cozy Illinois Diner Where Locals Gather Over Homemade Pies And Endless Cups Of Coffee
There’s a certain kind of magic that only exists inside a well-loved diner, and the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant in Sycamore, Illinois has been quietly bottling that magic for anyone smart enough to walk through its doors. If your idea of a perfect morning involves a steaming cup of coffee,...
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Oregon military veteran uses art to cope with the effects of combat exposure
An Oregon, Illinois military veteran and welder is sharing how art is helping him recover from the impact of combat. David Waters is a combat infantry veteran of Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan. He also served in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina. Those experiences have caused what he calls “moral” injuries.
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Galva couple’s artistic legacy returns to where it all began
The works of husband-and-wife artists Vivian Headland and Helen Lapan Headland are being remembered and honored in their hometown. The pair married in 1919 and lived in both Galva and Rock Island, leaving their artistic legacy in both communities. Recently, their work has returned to where it began. A couple...