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The Secret Illinois Buffet That Locals Try To Hide From Outsiders

A truck stop restaurant that started in 1928 as a garage selling sandwiches is still serving an all-you-can-eat buffet today. That alone deserves a second look. The buffet starts at 6 AM. Breakfast favorites, comfort-food classics, and rotating dishes fill the line, with a soup and salad station waiting nearby.

Illinois · 7h

capitolcitynow.com

Springfield shop closure sends owners back on the road

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The closure of a downtown Springfield antique shop is really about a change of seasons for the couple that owned it. “They’ve been there for sixteen years, right next to Wild Rose,” said Springfield Business Journal executive editor Michelle Ownbey of Abe’s Old Hat, “and the owners, Mike and Trudy Naylor, said that they’re not retiring from the antiques business; it’s more of a full-circle transition, if you will.”

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Springfield man gets 15 years in prison for federal drug crimes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to dealing drugs. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois said Christopher Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty in June to possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. Evidence presented during sentencing […]

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 13h

ABC 7 Chicago

Gov. Pritzker to undergo medical procedure, pause public events while recovering

Gov. JB Pritzker will undergo an outpatient medical procedure Monday, his office said Friday.

Illinois · 1d

taylorvilledailynews.com

Trinity Dodge Of Taylorville Holds Special Raffles For November

Trinity Dodge of Taylorville held its 18th raffle of the year Friday afternoon at its dealership. Finance Manager Joee Johnson indicated they started doing raffles in July and realized as time went on, how fun they were to do. The idea for a raffle came from the dealership’s team of...

Taylorville, IL · 22h

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Chatham Fire Dept. responds to house fire; cause under investigation

CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Chatham Fire Department and Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating a house fire that started Thursday afternoon. The fire happened in the area of Magnolia Drive and Racastle Road around 1:30 p.m. In a news release, Chief Gary Self said firefighters were dispatched for a reported residential fire, […]

Chatham, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

Old Farmer's Almanac predicts white Christmas chances for Illinois

Will Illinois see a white Christmas this year? Here's what the Old Farmer's almanac predicts.

Illinois · 1d

foxillinois.com

New medical facility could be coming to Springfield’s west side

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A new medical facility is in the works for the west side of Springfield. Memorial Health and Encompass Health are starting a new partnership for a rehabilitation facility. The 60-bed hospital will focus on helping patients after strokes, brain injuries, and other medical issues. Officials said...

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SMTD acquires 25 acres in Springfield for new transportation facility

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon Mass Transit District is planning a new transportation facility, and the agency just acquired 25 acres of land to build it on. The SMTD announced the recent acquisition of property at 250 W. North St. on the south side of Springfield. The agency plans to build a secondary off-street […]

Springfield, IL · 2d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Families Drive From Every Corner Of Illinois To Load Their Plates At This Old-Fashioned All-You-Can-Eat Spot

Bread arrives at the table with a knife standing straight up in the loaf. That’s how dinner starts at one Illinois steakhouse, and it only gets better from there. Next comes an unlimited salad bar loaded with soup, hot dishes, puddings, and potato salad. Then there are the pies.

Effingham, IL · 2d

The State Journal-Register

Springfield among the 'rattiest cities' in the US, new report finds

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Springfield ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S., according to one recent list. The capital city did not make the top 10, but it made the top 50 in Orkin's Rattiest Cities list . Springfield ranks 29th, having jumped 8 spots on the list since last year. Chicago holds the second spot on the list. Orkin determined the rattiest cities by tracking all new residential rodent treatments from August 2025 to August 2026, which the company says offers a snapshot of the cities with the highest levels of rat and mice treatment activity. More: Top 5 elementary and middle schools in Springfield The top 10 Here are the rattiest cities in the U.S., according to the company: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, D.C. Detroit Cleveland Denver Philadelphia Baltimore "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," the ranking reads. "From residential neighborhoods to bustling commercial corridors, the same features that make the city attractive to millions of people can also provide rodents with plenty of opportunities to find the resources they need to survive." Tom Ackerman covers breaking

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Woman accused of trying to run over her boyfriend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A woman has been arrested after Springfield police said she tried to run over her boyfriend, chasing him with her car through people’s front yards. Springfield police arrested 22-year-old Diamond Meyers on Oct. 27. A man called 911 from the 1200 block of Peoria Rd....

Springfield, IL · 2d

Fox 32 Chicago

Illinois hemp THC crackdown takes effect Nov. 12

Illinois is preparing to restrict sales of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to state-regulated dispensaries beginning Nov. 12, citing consumer safety concerns and tighter industry oversight.

Illinois · 1d

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This Overlooked State Park In Illinois Is A Fisherman And Kayaker Dream Come True Every Time

Illinois has a habit of hiding its best stuff in plain sight, and Sangchris Lake State Park in Rochester is one of the finest examples of that habit. You’ve probably driven through central Illinois without giving it much credit, and that’s a mistake worth correcting as soon as possible.

Rochester, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

Illinois high school football playoffs: Dates, brackets, schedule

Illinois' 2026 high school football postseason has already delivered a ton of excitement. Playoff action in the Prairie State kicked off two weeks ago, and last week provided an all-time classic first-round matchup. In a wild game that included a fourth-quarter venue change in Chicago, No. 9 Quincy Senior High School knocked off No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy 88-84 on Friday, Oct. 30. The game was a record-setter in total points in IHSA history. While a high-scoring affair like last week's is not likely, moving into Round 2 should provide some closer matchups as the playoffs heat up. Here's what you need to know about the Illinois football playoffs, including when it starts and how to watch: Watch Illinois high school football playoffs live on NFHS Network When do Illinois high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs kicked off on Oct. 23-24 with the Opening Round. First-round action was played last week, on Oct. 30-31. How to watch Illinois high school football playoff games Illinois high school football playoff games can be streamed on the NFHS Network . Which Illinois high school football teams are ranked nationally? East St. Louis is the only

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Springfield Police investigating fight at Lanphier High School; employee on leave

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A staff member at Lanphier High School in Springfield is on administrative leave after the school district said they were involved in a fight between students Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson with the Springfield School District said that school security and administrative staff responded to an “altercation involving three students” in a […]

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Man who hid wife’s body in trash can for 2 years, poured chemicals over it, sentenced

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Adam Corbin, the Springfield man accused of hiding his wife’s body for two years and collecting her state funds, was sentenced Friday. He pleaded to possession of a firearm by a felon (sentence of 2 to 10 years) and abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death (sentence of 1 to 3 years).