Roanoke
FOOD & DRINK
New Woodford County grocery store could fill rural food desert gap
BENSON (25News Now) - A month after Roanoke’s only grocery store closed, two women farmers and business owners said they plan to open a new grocery store in Benson sometime in July. Farm Family Foods co-owner Corrie Scott said she hopes for a soft store opening by the end...
Green Gables holds soft re-open for golden ticket winners
HUDSON, Ill. (WMBD) — Green Gables in Hudson is officially open for business. The Hudson restaurant burned down two years ago in May 2022. At Saturday’s soft opening party, Green Gables opened its doors to the lucky few who won a golden ticket. WJBC’s Scott Miller hosted a...
Loving Living Local: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
MACKINAW, Ill. (WMBD) — Randy Rundle sits down with Diane Hahn to discuss everything Mackinaw Valley Vineyard has to offer. Randy Rundle is out in the vineyard with Eric Hahn to learn the secrets to growing grapes in Central Illinois. Randy Rundle joins Diane Hahn and Carly Mitzelfelt in...
Out and About in Greater Peoria: Five Points Fridays, kitten shower and DIY Highland cow planter
Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of May 17-19, 2023, curated by WCBU's Camryn Cutinello. You can find more coverage on our Out & About - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WCBU's Weekend Fanfare email newsletter, which goes out every Friday. Listen: Tonight, The...
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