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This No-Frills Illinois Burger Joint Has Had Locals Lining Up For Over Seven Decades
If you judge a restaurant by how many Instagram-worthy moments it provides, Krekel’s Custard in Decatur, Illinois might not seem impressive at first glance. But if you judge it by the quality of its burgers, the richness of its custard, and the loyalty of its customers spanning multiple generations, then you’ve found yourself a genuine treasure that puts most trendy eateries to shame.
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11 Illinois Dessert Shops That Are Blowing Up This March
March in Illinois still carries a bite in the air, the kind that makes a warm bakery window feel especially inviting. A walk through Galena’s historic streets or a stop in the Superman-famous town of Metropolis reveals a simple truth: Illinois takes dessert seriously. Each stop on this list...
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Popular Springfield Oyster and Beer festival returning in 2026
SPRINGFIELD – A popular festival is returning to downtown Springfield this Labor Day weekend after not happening in 2025. New organizers for the Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival announced March 5 the festival will be returning to the Capital City. Here’s what to know about the SOB festival making a return to the capital city. When is this year's festival? Sept. 5 at the Ansar Sringer Center at 630 S. Sixth St. About the SOB Oyster and Beer festival The festival, which ran for 16 years as Springfield’s farewell to summer tradition, was a love letter to all the local breweries in the area raising funds for charities and making a meaningful difference all over a plate of shellfish and a pint of beer. The event was run by Conn’s Hospitality Group and featured live entertainment, promoting hundreds of Illinois brewers and first-see sips of new beers. What to expect at this year's festival Fresh oysters, cold beer and live entertainment will be in a massive main event tent, with an expected capacity of over 2,000 people. Why did the SOB end? Karen Conn, owners of Conn's Hospitality Group, announced the festival would not return in 2025. A news release
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This Unassuming Illinois Sandwich Shop Has Been Steaming Meat The Same Way Since 1926
Some of life’s greatest pleasures arrive on a bun without any fanfare whatsoever. In Springfield, Illinois, there’s a little white building with red trim where loose meat has been achieving sandwich perfection for nearly a century, and you’re about to discover why locals have been lining up for generations.
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Manager confirms fast-food chain closing a Springfield location
SPRINGFIELD – You've likely seen the ads of the cows holding up signs telling you to "eat mor chikin" (eat more chicken). You may be able to do that in the coming months in Springfield. Owned and operated by Carrols LLC, the Burger King at 3200 Northfield Drive was recently closed due to staff illness, according to a manager. “I’m not going to have sick people touching on people’s food,” the manager said on a brief phone call. “We’re serving children along with women and men and I’m not going to have people getting sick or serving food that will get people sick. We opened at 5:30 (Monday) morning on time.” The manager confirmed that despite reopening on March 2, the fast-food chain will be closing on March 22. More: Popular downtown Springfield bakery goes dark. Here's what we know The location will be turned into a Chick-Fil-A, according to the manager. “They are building a Chick-Fil-A here, my whole entire team will be going to another Burger King.” However, Chick-Fil-A Inc. responded denying the claims the location would be turned into the restaurant. "While we would very much like to have more restaurants in the Springfield area, we have
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The Illinois Diner Famous For Horseshoe Breakfasts So Big You Need A Fork And A Strategy
Tucked into a side street in Springfield, Illinois, Charlie Parker’s Diner is the kind of place that makes you loosen your belt before you even sit down. Famous for its jaw-dropping breakfast horseshoe — a towering stack of eggs, meat, hash browns, and cheese sauce — this spot has earned a legendary reputation far beyond city limits.