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When the Illinois wind starts biting, a long dinner beside a real fireplace starts sounding like a smart plan. Supper clubs have always been about slowing down, with steaks, seafood, relish-tray nostalgia, and the kind of service that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. This list rounds up seven...
Massage therapist Mary Karsgaard of Jacksonville has completed a three-day workshop on the Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique.
UNITED STATES - November 7, 2026 - The US Beauty Award announces three Verified TOP Salon recipients for October 2026, recognizing outstanding beauty establishments in Texas, California, and Illinois for their dedication to craftsmanship, professional excellence, and exceptional client experiences. Texas: A Journey of Passion and Resilience. Nice Nail Spa,...
Illinois Extension's Emily Swihart profiles the Kentucky coffeetree: about 75 feet tall, leaves up to 36 inches long and 5- to 10-inch pods that last through winter.
A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...
Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.
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.
The Illinois Lottery looking for the mystery winner of more than $7.4 million dollars who identity remains unknown.
Illinois outdoor trips can involve sandstone cliffs, narrow canyon trails, and rocky ridges even though the state has no alpine mountain range. The Shawnee Hills and the canyons around Starved Rock reward careful footing and attention to changing conditions. The following seven mistakes concern those real landscapes. A short trail...
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...
According to the Illinois Fall Foilage Map, fall colors are still at their peak along and south of Interstate 80. However the map projects the same area to move into past peak fall colors within a couple to a few days. Earlier in the week, folks running the Starved Rock...
Fur-Ever Home Friday: Pesto
You pedal past cornfields and old rail bridges for miles, legs burning, and then a tiny storefront appears with the smell of fresh coffee drifting out the door. That is the moment Illinois rail-trails turn a simple ride into a real adventure. The old train lines that once carried freight...
Two Illinois pizzerias earned spots on The Infatuation’s recent analysis of the best pizza places in America. Both are in Chicago and serve distinctly different styles. FULL STORY: These 2 Illinois pizza shops serve some of the best pies in America, report says Here are key takeaways: The Sept. 22 report from The Infatuation, “ The Best Pizza Places in America ,” named Pizz’Amici and Milly’s Pizza In The Pan among the nation’s best. The analysis did not numerically rank the restaurants. Pizz’Amici was praised for its tavern-style pie. The Infatuation described the crust as “impressively thin and crackery” with a bottom that is “a Dalmatian-spotted, charred beauty.” A 14-inch Chicago thin-crust pizza starts at $21. Milly’s Pizza In The Pan stood out for its pan-style Chicago deep-dish, with “zesty” tomato sauce and caramelized cheese on the crust. A cheese pizza starts at $20 for a 10-inch and $24 for a 14-inch. Pizz’Amici is at 1215 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago. Milly’s has two locations: 925 N. Ashland Ave. and 3409 N. Broadway in Chicago. Milly’s does not take reservations and makes a limited number of pizzas each day, so staff recommend placing an order online in advance. In a
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.
Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.
University of Illinois Extension says poinsettias need total darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. until bracts color in December. Clemson's schedule runs 14 hours.
Eight of Illinois’ best fishing lakes can be found in the metro-east and downstate, according to a recent report from online fishing guide Fishmasters. Fishmasters’ analysis, “ The Top 30 Fishing Lakes in Illinois ,” named Carlyle Lake, Lake of Egypt and more metro-east and southern Illinois lakes among the state’s best fishing spots. The report lauded Carlyle Lake for its expansive size and opportunities to catch crappie and catfish. “Formed by damming the Kaskaskia River, the water runs stained to murky, so brighter and louder baits consistently outperform natural presentations,” Fishmasters’ analysis of Carlyle Lake reads. About 95 miles south, Lake of Egypt is known for its year-round fishing as its water is warmer than most . You may catch largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish , bluegill or redear sunfish onsite. “With its consistent action and scenic surroundings, Lake of Egypt delivers a reliable and enjoyable fishing experience for all skill levels,” Fishmasters reported. Here’s how the local lakes stacked up against fishing spots statewide. Top-ranked Illinois fishing spots Rend Lake was the top-rated Illinois fishing spot downstate, according to Fishmasters’ report, ranking third statewide. Seven more lakes in the metro-east and southern Illinois were also recognized among the
Availability of THC-infused drinks will go down soon in Illinois.
PAWS, the Protecting Animal Welfare Society, has rescued 18 dogs from an abandoned home and are asking for donations to help with their care.
