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These 5 Illinois Chili Parlors Have Been Ladling Bowls Since Before Your Grandparents Dated

You pull off the road expecting a quick lunch, and instead you find a steamy little room where the chili tastes exactly like it did generations ago. Illinois is full of spots like that, tucked into town squares and side streets, quietly serving the same recipes for more than a century.

Springfield, IL · 2d
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This Secret Illinois Nature Preserve Is A Peaceful Escape Worthy Of Your Bucket List

There’s a place in southern Illinois that most people have never heard of, and it sits above the Mississippi River like it’s been keeping a very pleasant secret for a very long time. That place is Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve, and it’s located near the small town...

Illinois · 3d
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Quiet Hunter Is Prowling Illinois Backyards After Dark

A hungry hunter in your yard can hear a mouse squeak under the snow from roughly 100 feet away. Then it leaps high, arcs through the air, and lands front paws first right on dinner. I watched this happen once at the edge of my garden just after dusk. My...

Illinois · 1d
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23 Foods You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Unless You’re From the Midwest

These regional specialty dishes will probably throw you for a loop unless you're from the Midwest.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Animal Protective League in need of fosters for dogs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Animal Protective League (APL) needs your help. The animal shelter is seeking fosters for dogs in their care. They currently have more dogs than they can care for, due to their facility being damaged by a tornado in June. The APL has been working with...

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Southern Illinois Hides 6 Restaurants Worth Driving Hours For Fried Chicken

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A gravel lot, a plain sign, maybe a farmhouse porch, and then a plate of crackling, golden chicken that ruins every drive-thru for you. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet...

Illinois · 2d

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Before heading into the woods, check these Illinois deer hunting rules

PEORIA (25News Now) - As Illinois’ firearm deer season approaches, conservation police are reminding hunters that knowing the rules and being fully prepared before heading into the field can help avoid common mistakes. The first firearm deer season runs Nov. 20-22, followed by a second season Dec. 3-6. Illinois...

Illinois · 1d

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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 · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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9 Kitchen Herbs That Keep Growing Indoors Through Winter, According to Illinois Extension

Illinois Extension names 9 herbs that grow indoors in winter, from basil to winter savory, with light, temperature and fresh-to-dried conversion tips. The post 9 Kitchen Herbs That Keep Growing Indoors Through Winter, According to Illinois Extension appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Illinois · 2d

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These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Illinois · 3d

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Old Italian Grocers Still Slice Mortadella At These 6 Illinois Markets

A single log of mortadella can weigh more than a toddler, and somebody still slices it by hand. That old ritual lives on behind a handful of no-frills Illinois deli counters that still do things the slow way. I find that oddly thrilling, like discovering your favorite song still plays...

Illinois · 3d

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Inside A Retro Illinois Pie Shop, Cream Pies And Savory Slices Never Went Out Of Style

A pie called the Fat Elvis sits on the menu at a cheerful little shop in Illinois. Right next to it, you might spot a lamb and apricot hand pie. That combo alone tells you this place plays by its own rules. The chocolate cream pie is considered a house...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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3 Illinois Places Where Going Alone Could Be Riskier Than You Expect

Illinois does not need a remote mountain range to present serious outdoor hazards. Sandstone bluffs, canyon trails, and Lake Michigan can all punish a decision that seemed minor a few minutes earlier. Going alone matters because there may be nobody beside you when a slip, sudden wave, or wrong turn occurs.

Illinois · 1d

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Seven Illinois Pizza Taverns Have Been Cutting Squares For Regulars Since The 7s

Ask anyone who grew up around Chicago how pizza should be sliced, and there is a good chance they will say squares, not triangles. Tavern-style pizza, with its cracker-thin crust and party-cut pieces, has been a neighborhood staple across Illinois for generations, and a handful of family-run spots have been serving it to the same loyal crowds for decades.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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3 Lucky Day Lotto players win $300K jackpot prize

CHICAGO — A handful of lucky Illinois Lottery players are rolling into the weekend with a few extra dollars in their pockets after hitting the jackpot during Wednesday evening’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing. According to officials from the Illinois Lottery, three lucky players struck the $300,000 jackpot during the Wednesday night Lucky Day Lotto drawing […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Gambling expert raises alarm on online prediction markets

University of Illinois professor John Kindt warned of the dangers of highly accessible internet gambling and prediction markets following a court ruling that blocked Illinois from regulating these platforms similarly to sportsbooks.

Illinois · 1d

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Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Springfield, IL · 21h

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Knight’s Action Park raised $5,600 to benefit organizations around Greater Springfield area

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Knight’s Action Park raised $5,600 to benefit organizations around the Greater Springfield area this season. Funds were raised across 12 Tuesdays during the summer 2026 season with different organizations being represented from week to week. In May, Knight’s Action Park announced a brand-new charitable initiative...

Springfield, IL · 1d