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Middlesworth, IL · Lifestyle

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Illinois Isn’t A Seafood State, Yet These 9 Spots Serve Fish Worth The Drive

Illinois sits about a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, so great seafood is not the first thing most folks expect here. But every so often you pull into a plain little lot, smell something frying or smoking, and realize you have found a place you will be thinking about for weeks.

Illinois · 10d

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Time Is Running Out For THC Beverages In Illinois, And Breweries Are Selling Them Fast

CHICAGO — Now might be the best time to stock up on hemp-derived THC beverages in Chicago. They’re being sold buy-one-get-one at Logan Square’s Hopewell Brewing Company and Revolution Brewing in Avondale. Binny’s is running sales on virtually every THC beverage on its shelves. And brewers have ceased production — perhaps for good.

Chicago, IL · 8d

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8 Secret Illinois Spots That Feel Like Stepping Into A Totally Different Hidden World

Looking for unique spots in Illinois that feel like a whole new world?. These 8 hidden gems offer surprising scenery and unforgettable adventures close to home!. 1. Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden (Geneva) You’ll find a slice of Japan tucked along the Fox River when you visit this garden...

Illinois · 11d

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These 6 Illinois Diners Still Serve Liver And Onions Like Grandma Made On Sundays

Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain signs, worn booths, and a coffee pot that never seems to run dry. You walk in expecting a quick bite, then a plate of tender liver smothered in sweet, golden onions lands in front of you and suddenly you are a kid again at Grandma’s table.

Chicago, IL · 13d

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This Charming Amish Restaurant In Illinois Serves Comfort Food Worthy Of A Road Trip

Some restaurants make you full, but Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur, Illinois makes you feel like someone actually cares about what ends up on your plate. If you’ve never made the drive out to Arthur, you’re missing out on one of the most quietly wonderful corners of the entire state.

Arthur, IL · 12d

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Small-Town Illinois Bakeries Where Locals Still Line Up Before Sunrise: 7 Worth The Trip

Some of the best mornings in Illinois start in the dark, in a parking spot outside a small-town bakery with the lights already on. These are the shops where the doors open at 4:30, 5, or 6 in the morning, and the regulars know exactly what they want before they reach the counter.

Illinois · 12d

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Book 'Rez Cop' by Jacksonville native shares story of policing on reservations

In his memoir, a former Jacksonville resident shares what it was like working as one of the first white cops for a tribal police department in Arizona.

Jacksonville, IL · 10d

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Angelo’s Bringing Back Heat n’ Serve Meals For Thanksgiving

Angelo’s is bringing back its popular Heat n’ Serve meals, giving families a convenient way to enjoy the holiday without having to prepare everything themselves. Angelo’s Chief Operating Officer, Randi Brandis, spoke with Hart Media Group on the WTIM Morning Show, to share details about this year’s catering options, which include several meal combinations to choose from. One new addition to the lineup this year is whole or half smoked prime rib.

Taylorville, IL · 10d

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Your Kids Can Milk A Real Jersey Cow At This Free 1930s Farm In Illinois

A Jersey cow here lets kids try milking her by hand, and the farm doesn’t even charge admission. That alone made me sit up and pay attention. The whole place runs like a 1930s working farm in northern Illinois. Goats, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and huge Belgian draft horses all live here, and wandering the farmyard costs nothing.

Illinois · 10d

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 10d

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Snow Or Not, Kids Still Glide Across The Free Outdoor Ice Ribbon At This Illinois Park

A quarter-mile loop of ice winds up and down little hills, right on top of a parking garage. Yes, really. The whole park sits on a green roof, and the skating path curves through trees instead of circling a boring oval. I like how the ice doesn’t wait for snow....

Chicago, IL · 10d

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7 Small-Town Illinois Spots Where Cinnamon Rolls Come Out Bigger Than Your Coffee Mug

A single cinnamon roll at one Illinois breakfast stop is sized to feed two to four people. Two to four!. I had to read that twice. Honestly, that sounds like a dare. That spot isn’t alone. Across small-town Illinois, bakers are rolling out swirls that people compare to the size of a human head.

Illinois · 12d

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7 Portillo’s Orders Illinoisans Defend Like Family

Everybody has a go-to order, and everybody thinks theirs is the right one. At Portillo’s, Illinoisans can get downright protective about what they order at the counter. Here are the picks that tend to start the debate. 1. Chocolate Cake Shake. A 2017 DNAinfo Chicago guide describes Portillo’s Chocolate...

Illinois · 15d

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8 Illinois Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show

Ready to find the most show-stopping restaurants in Illinois?. These 8 unique spots serve up unforgettable food and one-of-a-kind experiences!. Most restaurants just put food on a plate and call it a night, but EL Ideas has a completely different idea about what dinner should be. This Chicago spot is...

Chicago, IL · 15d

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Hobnob Holiday Market set to return to Springfield

Hobnob Holiday Market will bring 130-plus vendors, food, Santa and festivities to the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Nov. 6-7.

Springfield, IL · 12d

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The One-Of-A-Kind Illinois Destination Along Route 66 Serves Up Food And History Like No Other

Some restaurants make you hungry the moment you walk in, but Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill in Springfield, Illinois makes you hungry, amazed, and slightly convinced you’ve time-traveled all at once. This isn’t a place you stumble into by accident and forget about by Tuesday. It’s the...

Springfield, IL · 11d

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Illinois Residents May Spot These Animals More Often This Fall

From deer to coyotes, these animals become more active across Illinois in fall.

Rockford, IL · 9d

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Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

SPRINGFIELD, IL (CAPTIOL MEDIA GROUP) – Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66. Kaitlin Coultas, marketing manager for Visit Springfield, joined WTAX’s Morning Newswatch to discuss some of the events...

Springfield, IL · 11d

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9 Bathroom Habits in Illinois That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

An unfamiliar bathroom routine can make a trip feel awkward long before anything has actually gone wrong. In Illinois, the biggest differences a visitor may encounter are between city park facilities, busy lakefront stops, and campgrounds with seasonal services. The nine habits below concern using those shared spaces considerately. They...

Illinois · 15d