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The State Journal-Register

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Meet the man behind the popular 'Grazing Guse' account in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – If you're on a social media app, you may have seen the "Grazing Guse" posting about the food scene in central Illinois and in Springfield. The popular social media account has amassed close to 200,000 followers across Facebook , TikTok , Instagram and YouTube with over 1.8 million likes alone on TikToK. If you have never heard of the "Grazing Guse," you may have still seen the impact from the videos. The popular social media account's videos on The Lumpia House and Mel-O-Cream have both garnered close to or over one million views online. The Guse's video on the Twisted Pasta food truck during the Illinois State Fair helped lead to lines curve around Main Street. More: Two new food vendors share top prize at Illinois State Fair The man behind the account is Seth Ragusa, whose last name often led to him being called "Guse" as a kid and inspired the name of the account. The concept of the videos is a simple one: Ragusa samples food and then provides a rating for the food, something he didn't think was happening enough in Springfield. “Everybody else I ever saw videos (trying food) was Chicago, Chicago, Chicago,”

Springfield, IL · 1d

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The 9 Breakfast Restaurants In Springfield, Illinois, You’ll Want To Know About

One breakfast spot in Illinois serves a pancake roughly the size of a large pizza. I can’t stop thinking about the size of the plate needed for that. Then there’s the breakfast horseshoe. It’s a local legend built from toast, eggs, meat, and potatoes, all buried under cheese sauce or gravy.

Springfield, IL · 5d
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My Journal Courier

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PAWS rescues 18 dogs, asks for donations

PAWS, the Protecting Animal Welfare Society, has rescued 18 dogs from an abandoned home and are asking for donations to help with their care.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

firstalert4.com

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Zaxby’s plans for first St. Louis area location

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Zaxby’s has been approved for its first St. Louis area location. The restaurant will be in St. Charles County, north of Interstate 70 on Wentzville Parkway. It will be across the street from a Chick-fil-A. Zaxby’s is often seen as a competitor to Chick-fil-A.

St. Louis, MO · 1d
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Experience Burger Perfection At This Timeless Old-School Drive-In Hidden Away In Beautiful Illinois

Somewhere in Wood River, Illinois, tucked along a quiet street and covered by a canopy that’s seen more happy customers than most restaurants ever dream of, King Louie’s Drive-In is waiting for you. It’s not hiding exactly, but it’s not shouting either, and that quiet confidence is part...

Wood River, IL · 1d

Cultivated Comfort

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Carlinville Illinois Beat 24 Other Finalists To Become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, And Its Prize Could Be A Movie Filmed On Its Own Historic Square

A small Illinois town on Route 66 just got a very big holiday gift. Carlinville has...

Carlinville, IL · 2d

takingthekids.com

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Over 1,000 Bald Eagles Spend The Winter Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

Bald eagles in winter care about one thing above almost anything else: open water. Below the big locks and dams on the Mississippi, churning water often refuses to freeze, and fish get stunned or pushed to the surface. That turns those spots into all-you-can-eat buffets for our national bird. Illinois...

Illinois · 1d

newschannel20.com

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Ribbon cutting to be held as Curve Inn reopens after fire

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Curve Inn is officially celebrating its reopening tonight. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held after the historic bar was shut down for months following a fire in February. The fire was ruled to be accidental in nature. Investigators believe it was electrical and started in...

Springfield, IL · 15h

capitolcitynow.com

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Meet Coraline — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week is a very pretty young girl who loves people. Coraline is a mixed breed girl but there might be some Husky in her because she is very striking with one brown eye and one blue eye. She’s gentle and easy to walk. At our recent outdoor adoption event she was calm and easy going while meeting people including families with kids. This very nice girl is available for foster, foster to adopt and adoption.

Springfield, IL · 1d

route66news.com

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Henry’s Rabbit Ranch will host the late owner’s rabbits at Holiday Market on Nov. 21

The new owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, announced they will have several of the late owner’s pet rabbits at a Holiday Market on Nov. 21. “Some of Rich Henry’s beloved rabbits, including Big Red, Little Red, and several others, will be making a special appearance!” the business stated in a Facebook post.

Staunton, IL · 1d

thepetersburgobserver.com

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Last Call: Marbold Dinner & Auction is Sunday

Get your tickets before it’s too late…Marbold Dinner and Auction is on Sunday, November 8 at 5pm at Indian Creek Farmstead, located at 19469 Curtis Blacktop, near Petersburg, Illinois. Menu includes roasted pork loin with bourbon and peach glaze and parmesan crusted chicken breast, mixed green salad, cheesy...

Petersburg, IL · 1d

wdbr.com

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Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Perry!. This purry brown tabby charmer is approximately 14 months old. He arrived as an unchipped stray August 29 and has become a staff and volunteer favorite. This affectionate sweetheart is going to melt your heart upon first meeting, so bring a carrier with you!

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Project to preserve Mark Twain artifacts funded by grant from Riedel Foundation

HANNIBAL, Mo. - The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant from the Riedel Foundation. The grant will help fund a first-of-its-kind effort to digitally preserve the museum's collection, making artifacts, documents and educational resources more accessible to the public while expanding outreach beyond the museum's campus.

Hannibal, MO · 1d

KSIS Radio 1050 AM

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Taylor, Missouri Gas Station Sells $50,000 Winning Ticket

Someone who stopped at a Taylor, Missouri gas station on Wednesday now holds a Powerball ticket worth $50,000!

Taylor, MO · 5d

fastfoodclub.com

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Saturday Mornings Mean Biscuits At These 8 Missouri Small-Town Bakeries And Cafes

Some Saturdays call for sleeping in, and some call for a warm biscuit with gravy in a small Missouri town. This list covers eight bakeries and cafes where biscuits are made from scratch and served by folks who know their regulars. You will find a Katy Trail patio, a Route...

Missouri · 7d

1070 KHMO-AM

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Taylor, Missouri Gas Station Sells $50,000 Winning Ticket

Someone who stopped at a Taylor, Missouri gas station on Wednesday now holds a Powerball ticket worth $50,000!

Taylor, MO · 7d

khqa.com

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A sweet goodbye: Rushville’s ‘Donut dad’ retires after 44 years

RUSHVILLE, Ill.— After more than four decades of early mornings, freshly baked treats and countless memories, one Rushville staple is preparing to turn off its ovens for the final time. But for the man behind the counter at Roger's Bakery, it has never been just about the donuts. What...

Rushville, IL · 7d

muddyrivernews.com

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Santa Zephyr tickets go on sale November 6 through City of Macomb Event Calendar

QUINCY– The City of Macomb is pleased to announce the return of the Santa Zephyr Express, now in its ninth year. This holiday tradition is presented in partnership with AMTRAK and the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. On Friday, December 4, Santa will travel aboard the Illinois Zephyr...

Macomb, IL · 6d