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Touch of Nature hosts deer hunt for hunters with disabilities

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the largest inclusive archery hunt in Illinois for veterans and hunters with disabilities.

Illinois · 1d
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Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Illinois

Thanksgiving in Illinois comes with strong opinions, and everyone has a hill they’re willing to die on when it comes to the table. Maybe it’s the one side dish your aunt brings every single year, or the pie that vanishes before the coffee even brews. But when you look at the whole state, the consensus […]

Illinois · 14h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Red Twig Dogwood Stems Are Brightest on New Growth, So Illinois Extension Says to Cut Out Older Stems Every Other Year, or Take Overgrown Shrubs Down to 3 to 4 Inches

Red twig dogwood color fades on stems over 3 years old. Extension experts say to remove the oldest third in late winter or cut neglected shrubs to 3 to 4 inches.

Illinois · 1d

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In 'Elusive Victory,' the Equal Rights Amendment fight grinds to a halt in Illinois

The Equal Rights Amendment enshrines equal protection under the law regardless of sex. Or, it would have, if it was ratified. Illinois became a battleground state in the fight to get the ill-fated amendment through Congress in the 1970s and '80s. Historian and author Mark DePue sat down with Local Edition to discuss his new book chronicling the era, "Elusive Victory: The Equal Rights Amendment Fight in Illinois."

Illinois · 6h
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Head West Sub Stop now takes SNAP

Some participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can now use their benefits to purchase prepared food from participating restaurants, including Head West Sub Shop. The Illinois Department of Human Services has expanded its restaurant meals program and now has 55 businesses participating statewide. Head West is the only one...

Illinois · 17h

DMR News

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Author Nia Simms Hall Announces Expanded Self-Love Literacy Initiative Following “Why Not Me” Book Signing Event

Author Nia Simms Hall is expanding the educational reach of her children’s book, Why Not Me, following a community book signing event held on October 10, 2026, at the Stey-Nevant Public Library in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Building on her commitment to childhood confidence, literacy, and self-acceptance, Hall has developed structured self-love curricula based on the book […]

Farrell, PA · 14h

967 The Eagle

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Avengers Doomsday Lands Before The Holidays With IMAX Cinematography. Illinois Theaters Equipped With Infinity Vision Technology Provide The Brighter, Larger Screens This Film Needs

Avengers Doomsday drops before Christmas, and it was shot on IMAX cameras. If you're planning to catch it, Infinity Vision theaters in the area give you the full experience with bigger screens and brighter picture than standard auditoriums.

Illinois · 1d

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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 1d

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Most Of These Old-School Steakhouses Closed Years Ago, But This Illinois One Still Serves T-Bones And A Full Buffet

A 16-ounce T-bone and an all-you-can-eat buffet still share the same menu at one Illinois interstate stop. Plenty of families thought that combo vanished along with the restaurants of their childhood. The chain behind it once dotted highways across the Midwest. Most of those locations closed years ago, so finding...

Illinois · 3d

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These 7 Illinois Restaurants Serve Mexican Food So Good You’ll Say “Ay Caramba”

Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Step Inside This Illinois Toy And Collectibles Shop Where Old Lunchboxes And Action Figures Bring Your Childhood Right Back

“May the toys be with you.” That’s the cheerful sign-off one Illinois collectibles shop uses whenever it thanks a customer for stopping by. I love that line, because it tells you exactly what kind of happy, slightly obsessed place this is. Its shelves hold Star Wars figures, Marvel Legends, Transformers, Funko Pops, model kits, and stacks of comics.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

TheDailyPour

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THC Drinks Are Set to Be Removed From Illinois Liquor Stores This Week

Hemp-derived THC beverages containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container will be pulled from liquor stores and other traditional retail outlets in Illinois beginning Nov. 12, following the passage of a new state law that places tighter restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. The Illinois Hemp Act, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in […]

Illinois · 3d

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This Unassuming Illinois Spot Piles Pizzas High With Toppings And Serves Wings Worth Licking Your Fingers For

Sixteen first-place wins at Chicago’s WingFest is a lot of hardware for one modest neighborhood grill. Add four Best of Fest awards, and that shelf starts looking crowded. The place doesn’t stop at wings, either. Homemade tavern-style thin crust pizza comes out of the same kitchen, along with garlic buffalo wings that seem to have their own fan club.

Palatine, IL · 1d

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When truth is stranger than fiction

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer for “The Simpsons” who humorously predicted a Donald Trump presidency, is now running for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. An episode titled “Bart to the Future” aired on March 19, 2000, which imagined Bart Simpson’s life 30 years into the future....

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Most People Drive Right Past These 7 Illinois Hot Dog Stands That Never Changed A Thing

One stand on this list piles the fries right on top of the hot dog and still won’t hand you ketchup. Another claims credit for putting a batter-dipped hot dog on a stick along old Route 66. I love that kind of stubbornness. Illinois has plenty of flashy food...

Illinois · 16h

The Telegraph

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Illinois Lottery players win nearly $1.6 million across three FastPlay games

A $30 Illinois Lottery ticket turned into a $955,540 online win. Two other players also landed six-figure prizes Sunday — making it a big day for FastPlay across Illinois.

Illinois · 3d

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Southern View's Curve Inn Reopens, Fire Ruled Accidental After Nine-Month Fight Back

The Curve Inn, a longtime neighborhood bar in Southern View, Illinois, has reopened its doors after a fire that tore through its beer garden and entertainment space in February left the building with severe damage and a partial roof collapse. Owners Ami and Ray Merchant spent months rebuilding before welcoming customers back for lunch, dinner and drinks.

Southern View, IL · 2d

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Swedish Meatballs And Lingonberries Still Fill Plates At These 6 Illinois Old-World Restaurants

Lingonberries show up in lemonade and salad dressing at one of these spots. That tart little red berry clearly refuses to stay politely on the side of a pancake. I love that detail. Swedish meatballs and lingonberries are still on the menu across Illinois, from a historic prairie village to busy Chicago neighborhoods.

Illinois · 3d

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Walk Beneath Historic Air Force Planes For Free At This Illinois Aviation Museum

A Boeing 367-80 tanker, a relative of the famous 707 prototype, sits on a grassy lawn in Illinois, and you can walk right under it. No ticket booth. No turnstile. No base badge required. The neighbors are just as impressive. A C-141 Starlifter and a C-130 share the same neat...

Illinois · 4d