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Danville’s First Fridays POTTERFEST Once Again Brings Out the Costumes, Family Fun

Downtown Danville’s traditional First Fridays November event, POTTERFEST, was in full swing Friday evening (Nov 6), and this time with an extra twist. Since the first Sunday in November had already passed, the clocks were already turned back, and it was dark from the get go. Danville Community Relations Administrator Rheanna Pierce said everyone certainly noticed, especially with all the great costumes.

Danville, IL · 2d

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Filming begins on documentary about the Three Horsemen of Tazewell County

Filming has begun on a new documentary about the Three Horsemen in Tazewell County, which is scheduled to be released next summer to mark the 200th anniversary of their historic rescue mission.

Tazewell County, IL · 3d

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11 Peoria, Illinois Restaurants That Remain Crowded Without Paying A Dime On Advertising

A pizza joint that first opened in 1926 still closes its doors every Monday and Tuesday, and the crowds keep coming anyway. I love that kind of quiet confidence. In one river city in central Illinois, that same stubborn streak shows up all over the dinner map. One steakhouse hands you raw steaks to grill yourself, and a barbecue joint smokes its meat inside an old rail depot.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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The One-Of-A-Kind Restaurant In Illinois Where Dinner Happens Inside An Old Dairy Barn

Peacocks stroll the grounds outside a dairy barn that now serves fried chicken and char-grilled steaks. That just made my day. A barn built for cows now hands out dinner plates instead of milk pails. The family behind it has run this business for four generations. Every dinner entree comes...

Illinois · 13d

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Small Illinois Towns Hide These 7 Family Restaurants

Some of the best meals in Illinois are served in towns with one main street and a water tower you can spot from the highway. Many of these restaurants have been run by the same families for decades, feeding farmers, road trippers, and grandkids alike. This list covers seven of...

Illinois · 8d

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 4d

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Toys R Us returns to Peoria’s Northwoods Mall

Toys R Us reopened at the Northwoods Mall in Peoria on November 5, aiming to leverage holiday nostalgia to increase mall traffic.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Documentary by exonerated Peoria man earns honors in California

After spending 28 years in prison for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Roosevelt Myles received recognition for his documentary, Post Conviction, which earned third place at the San Quentin Film Festival.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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The Humble Illinois BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places you stumble into by accident and places you seek out with purpose, and the Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern in Peoria, Illinois is firmly in the second category once you know it exists. Consider this your official notification that it exists. Let’s begin with the building, because the...

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Greg Tribbett Was Born in Peoria on November 7, 1968

Greg Tribbett was born in Peoria, Illinois, on November 7, 1968. By the time Mudvayne made The New Game in 2008, he had a pretty good idea what listeners thought of him. “I know some people think that I can’t play solos, only rhythms!” he told Guitar World. He’d asked his bandmates about putting more leads on the record. On “Do What You Do,” he stepped on a wah for his solo. It was the only effects pedal he used on the album.

Peoria, IL · 2d

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Why Peoria Regulars Keep Coming Back To Avanti Ristorante On Rockwood Road For The Gondola Sandwich

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a family tradition. In Peoria, one long sandwich on soft, sweet bread has been feeding kids, parents, and grandparents for decades. People drive in from the Quad Cities just to grab a few before heading home. Some families buy the bread by...

Peoria, IL · 10d

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Wildlife Prairie Park seeks name for new American kestrel

Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Ill., is seeking a name for its new American kestrel ambassador, a rescued bird that will educate the public through school visits and events.

Hanna City, IL · 2d

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Annual Mistletoe Market Is Back In Morton Saturday November 14 With Us

Join us broadcasting LIVE again at Mistletoe Market in Morton, IL on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at So Chic Boutique (111 W. Washington St., Morton, IL), hosted by Popupeventsbysochic. It’s a Hallmark movie come to life with our magical outdoor Christmas market! With 50+...

Morton, IL · 3d

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Kringle at Keller Station rings in holiday season

PEORIA (25News Now) - Keller Station on North Knoxville Avenue in Peoria hosted its fourth annual Kringle at Keller Saturday with more than 40 vendors and food trucks. Gifts, including homemade items, were on sale. The event was meant to support local businesses and to meet people who are new...

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Holiday Shopping in Peoria, IL | Local Gift Guide

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better time to discover the local shops, boutiques and makers that make Greater Peoria special!. Skip the usual online shopping scroll and make a day of exploring Peoria-area shops. From locally made treasures to cozy home décor and delicious treats, here’s where to start your holiday shopping in Greater Peoria.

Peoria, IL · 3d

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Old-Fashioned Cranberry Banana Dessert

Cranberries were a popular fruit a hundred years ago, and many old cookbooks contain a few cranberry recipes. This year, I was intrigued by a recipe in a 1926 community cookbook from Peoria, Illinois. It contained a recipe for Cranberry Banana Dessert. The Cranberry Banana Dessert was easy to make,...

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Peoria Humane Society hosts annual Blessing of the Animals

The Peoria Humane Society celebrated National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week on Nov. 7 with its 31st annual Blessing of the Animals led by Pastor Mary Beeken.

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The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza

—— The Sunday Steering Wheel Meal - This Week: 460° Pizza. There’s a sad sight, it’s the Wonderdog restaurant that is now empty. We’ll see what goes into that space, if it’s another restaurant we’ll have to do a Steering Wheel Meal from there.

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