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Readers Travel Miles To This Massive Illinois Used Bookstore Where 100,000 Stories Wait To Be Re-Read
A windchime rings above a shopping center door in central Illinois, and suddenly you are surrounded by more than 100,000 books. That soft little jingle has greeted readers for decades, ever since the store first opened its doors in 1972. Families drive in from all over Illinois, and even from...
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'Rare' photo of Abraham Lincoln unveiled at museum
PEORIA, Ill. (WEEK/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A "rare" photo of the United States' 16th president has returned to the "Land of Lincoln." The historic photo of Abraham Lincoln is more than 160 years old and was taken while Lincoln was getting ready to debate Stephen Douglas in the U.S. Senate race in Peoria, Illinois. The photographer, Roderick Cole, requested a snapshot, and Lincoln, after some hesitation, agreed.
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MCCC welcomes ceramic artist Benjamin Watkins for the Visiting Artist series
The creation of pottery may seem simple to the untrained eye. In actuality, the process is meticulous, and it requires imaginative artists to bring life to the pots. Benjamin Watkins, ceramic artist and owner of Fire Maple Pottery in Peoria, Illinois, has brought life to clay for 25 years. Watkins was the latest artist to visit MCCC for the Visiting Artist series on Oct. 15. Watkins held a free workshop in the morning, and a presentation in the afternoon. Both events were open to the public.
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Photo Gallery | Flashback Friday: Rockets roll over Mt. Carmel
The Unity football squad opens their Class 3A playoff run with a home game on Saturday against No. 23 seed Robinson. Getting pumped for tomorrow's playoff opener, here's a look back at the Rockets' first-round playoff game against Mt. Carmel on November 11, 2025. TOLONO - The Rockets opened the Class 3A playoffs in emphatic fashion, racing past Mt. Carmel 42-14 at Hicks Field. Unity jumped ahead 21-0 in the first quarter and carried a 42-0 advantage into halftime. Crewe Eckstein scored twice on the ground, while Tre Hoggard added a rushing touchdown and caught a 47-yard scoring pass from Dane Eisenmenger. Tyler Henry scored on a 46-yard reception before returning an interception 35 yards for another touchdown. The Rockets’ defense held Mt. Carmel to 208 total yards. The win was Unity’s seventh straight and earned the Rockets a second-round meeting with Monticello. Here are more than 30 photos from last year's playoff opener. More Unity Sports
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Seniors and veterans welcome to annual luncheon in Philo
Unity East Elementary will host its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon & Veterans Day Program on November 6. All senior citizens veterans are welcome. PHILO - Students and staff at Unity East Elementary will host the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and Veterans Day Program on Nov. 6 in the school cafeteria. All senior citizens and veterans are welcome to attend. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 217-684-5218. Doors open at 12:05 p.m., with lunch served at 12:20 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the recognition program and entertainment, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
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Golf champion makes school history
Taylor Miller won the IHSA Girls Class 2A Golf State Championship tournament on Oct. 10 at Hickory Point in Decatur, Ill. Miller scored 137 (-7) to take the state title, and has opened the door to more opportunities before her senior year. “Winning state definitely brought some more D1 schools...
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Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen announces he is cancer-free at Illinois charity event
The announcement comes about a month after fans expressed concern about Nielsen's health when he briefly left the stage during a Cheap Trick performance in Aurora before returning to finish the show seated.
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Out & About this weekend, Oct. 23-25
To kick off a fun-filled fall weekend, head over to Osceola Grove’s Annual Weiner Roast and Kids Halloween Party. The event is happening this Friday starting at 5 p.m. at the Osceola Grove Community House at the cemetery five miles west of Bradford on Rt. 93. There will be games, costume contests and 50/50 drawing. Bring a dish to share and lawn chair or blanket to sit on, hot dogs.
Daily Illini
Pocketfest puts CU artists, businesses center stage
As fall returns to Champaign-Urbana, so will Pocketfest: a “pocket-sized” music and thrift festival. This year, it will be held in the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center Saturday from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Pocketfest will feature numerous vendors and nine musical guests, including Manifest West, The Collideoscopes and Current Conduct. Admission...