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Rutland, IL · Arts & Culture

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Pekin has a new public golf course as Pekin Country Club becomes Marigold Meadows

PEORIA (25News Now) -As of this week, the Pekin Country Club golf course has a new name and is no longer private. Marigold Meadows is the name for the now public golf course that has quite the reputation for it’s putting greens and fun golf course!. Get 25NewsStreaming on...

Pekin, IL · 1d

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Peoria reverend, centenarian reflects on WWII service

Reverend Arthur S. Williams Sr., a 100-year-old WWII veteran, was the first Black employee of the Peoria Housing Authority and the first Black member of Laborers' Local 165.

Peoria, IL · 1d

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Bloomington-Normal Jaycees trim the 2026 holiday parade route, skipping Normal

The annual Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade is aiming to make participation easier by shortening the route for its 96th year. The parade used to go from Kingsley Junior High School to Downtown Bloomington, travelling through Bloomington and Normal for two and a half miles. Now, the parade will go from...

Bloomington, IL · 1d

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This Friendly Peoria Heights Pottery Studio Lets You Paint Your Own Dishes And Take Home Something Special

One couple skipped a pricey imported tile backsplash and hand-painted their own tiles instead. The studio helped source the tile, supplied the paints, and fired everything in its kiln. That story tells you a lot about this little Illinois pottery spot. The bare pieces arrive already made. You simply pick...

Peoria Heights, IL · 2d

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IVCC Theatre Department Presents "Tiny Beautiful Things"

The curtain is about to rise for “Tiny Beautiful Things”, a production of the Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department. Directed by Dr. Dale Young, this moving and thought-provoking production explores the questions, experiences, and connections that make us human through a collection of deeply personal stories. “Tiny Beautiful Things” explores themes of grief, loss, addiction, relationships, and healing through personal stories and advice columns. The production contains mature language and subject matter that may be best suited for older teens and adults.

Oglesby, IL · 1d

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And the Winner of the Halloween Coloring Contest is…

The 2026 Regional Media Halloween Coloring Contest results are in! Presented by Ahearn & Associates Medical Center. A special thank you goes out to our Pizza sponsor, Pizza Hut. And thank you to our supporting sponsors, State Bank of Toulon and Mercado La Concepcion. We would like to thank all...

Kewanee, IL · 22h

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Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 Bring 24/7 Christmas Music to the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties Beginning November 15

The Star Radio Network is spreading holiday cheer with nonstop Christmas favorites through December 31, 2026. PRINCETON & KEWANEE, IL — November 11, 2026 — It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas across the Bureau Valley and Tri-Counties! The Star Radio Network is getting ready to bring the magic of the holiday season to local listeners as Star 98.1 and Star 104.7 officially switch to 24/7 Christmas music beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

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Indian Valley Theatre looks to bring melodramas back to Sandwich Fair

The Indian Valley Theatre is hosting a Melodrama Town Hall about bringing the short shows back to the Sandwich Fair in 2027. It’s happening in the Sandwich Opera House Community Room on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theatre did not hold melodrama shows in...

Sandwich, IL · 1d

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Attend a musical, shop a holiday market, raise funds for area pets and more | Dani's Weekend Rundown for Nov. 12-15

The weekend is approaching quickly, and there are plenty of fun events across the greater Quad Cities region. Get involved with a great cause or find something fun for the entire family. There's a lot to consider in this edition of Dani's Weekend Rundown. Have an event you want featured...

Moline, IL · 1d

WMBD/WYZZ

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Peoria Playhouse reopens with new interactive exhibits

The Peoria PlayHouse has reopened following a major construction project and is scheduled to host several upcoming children's events including Kids Night at the Museum and a Winter Wonderland Pajama Party.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Holiday Family Fun Guide Presented by McLean County Museum of History

Looking for the best Winter events and holiday fun in McLean County for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID Bloomington-Normal is your guide to Christmas...

Mclean County, IL · 1d

American Songwriter

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Soul Train Awards Tape in Chicago for the First Time

The Soul Train Awards were taped in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 5, a first for the show. The ceremony took place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. Anthony Anderson hosted. Stars walked a purple carpet before the taping began. The event returned after a two-year...

Chicago, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 11-17

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. Sign up here. Wednesday, Nov. 11:

Chicago, IL · 2d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Stolen handbag story connects Chicago business owner to Prince's family

A FOX Chicago report about a stolen designer handbag connected local business owner John Crispino with a member of Prince's extended family. Crispino and business partner Paige Partin are now selling a luxury handbag collection belonging to Prince's late sister, Tyka Nelson, valued at up to $310,000. Select pieces will...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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JoBe Cerny, voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, dies at 78

The Chicago area native died on Friday, Oct. 30.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Da Brat Has Message For Chicago Rappers Looking To Make It Out Of The City

Da Brat is bringing a message to a new generation of Chicago rappers as she prepares to return home this month. She’s joining The Hip Hop Nutcracker with advice for artists still trying to turn neighborhood recognition into something bigger. “I just wanted to be a star outside of...

Chicago, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years

If you’re planning to attend the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade this year, set your alarm an hour earlier. For the first time in the parade’s 92-year history, the procession will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning — an hour earlier than in previous years, according to a parade spokesperson who confirmed the change to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago, IL · 21h

Forest Park Review

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Church on Harlem goes back to Harlem

In 1890, when the United States had 42 states and Benjamin Harrison was President, the German Baptist Church was formed (now Forest Park Baptist) after breaking from the First Baptist Church of Chicago. A newspaper clipping from 1904 states, “The work of German Baptists dates back to the early seventies, at which time several members located in Oak Park and Harlem erected a small edifice at the corner of Franklin Street and Marengo Avenue which afterwards sold and was from that time used as a Mission Sunday School.”

Oak Park, IL · 3d

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