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Pearl City, IL · Lifestyle
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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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The Families Behind These Eight Illinois Mexican Restaurants Haven’t Changed In More Than 8 Years
Some restaurants change owners every few years, and you can usually taste it when they do. The eight spots on this list are different. Each one has stayed in the hands of the same family for years, and that steady leadership shows up in handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, and recipes that never seem to drift. The list runs from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood down to Springfield, then over to Aurora, Urbana, Bloomington, Rockford, and Rock Island.
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This Old-Fashioned Galena Candy Shop Is Packed With Handmade Chocolates And Nostalgic Sweets
A turtle marshmallow sits in a glass case here, wrapped in chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Nearby, Scottie dog licorice waits for anyone who remembers when candy came shaped like terriers. The shop makes its own chocolates, so the counter is where the real action happens. Fudge, salted caramels, dark chocolate...
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Quiet Lake Views And Bald Eagles Make Winter At Starved Rock Lodge’s Neighbor, Rock Cut State Park, Worth The Drive
Some parks empty out when the cold arrives, and that is exactly when this one gets interesting. On the northern edge of Rockford, a big lake goes still, the trails thin out, and the birds start running the show. Bald eagles have been spotted here, along with herons, cormorants, wild...
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Soup Buffet at The Filling Station on Monday
Good food, warm smiles, and friendly fellowship are always on the menu at The Filling Station, a free community meal hosted by Erie United Methodist Church. Held on the third Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m., The Filling Station welcomes individuals and families to gather for a delicious, home-cooked meal lovingly prepared and served by church volunteers. The meals are held at 817 8th Street in Erie, Illinois.