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Feast On Pitmaster-Level BBQ At This Wonderfully Relaxed Illinois Joint That Locals Swear By Daily

Some restaurants make you feel like a guest, and some make you feel like you’ve been coming here your whole life, and Stone Jug Barbeque in Peru, Illinois is firmly, wonderfully in the second category. That’s a rare thing, and it’s worth driving for. Peru sits in...

Peru, IL · 10d
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The Humble Illinois Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There are certain restaurants in this world that don’t need a publicist, a social media manager, or a neon sign visible from space, because the food does all the talking. The Fillin’ Station in Washington, Illinois is exactly that kind of restaurant, and the burgers it serves are the kind that make you question every other burger you’ve ever eaten.

Washington, IL · 6d
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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 · 6d
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Gas Price Difference Widens From Western La Salle County To Eastern Part

A few miles these days means a huge difference in the price your paying at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, you can find gas for $3.47 a gallon in Oglesby and as low as $3.49 a gallon in La Salle, Peru and Utica. On the flip side, unleaded in Streator, Ottawa, Princeton, and Mendota ranges from $4.35 to $4.49 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 14h

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Not All Places In The Valley Seeing A Drop In Gas Prices

Gas prices have come down following the midterm election in some locations. According to Gas Buddy, you can find unleaded for as low as $3.76 a gallon in Oglesby and Peru. Some La Salle stations are down to $3.89 a gallon. However in Princeton, Streator, Mendota, and Ottawa, you're still facing gas prices between $4.49 to $4.69 a gallon.

La Salle County, TX · 7d

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Utica Brings In Consultant To Help Manage Market On Mill Retail Plaza

The Utica Village Board of Trustees narrowly agreed to hire Connor Cofoid Consulting to assist the village with managing the vendors at the Market on Mill retail plaza. Trustees Deb Krizel and Eric Bara voted against it. According to Village President Dave Stewart, the retail vendors are to be allowed to rent the stalls for two years, and then hopefully move into a brick and mortar facility, with different vendors taking their place. Applications for the twelve retail stalls will be accepted in December for the 2027 year.

North Utica, IL · 5h

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Wenona Legion Auxiliary Accepting Donations for Veterans

For more than six years Wenona Legion Auxiliary has been providing to those, who once served our country at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle. The Legion Auxiliary is reaching out to the community to consider giving back to veterans at the home in La Salle this holiday season. A growing need of food, clothing and daily essential items are part of what can make a great difference in the lives of our local veterans.

Wenona, IL · 1d

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Parkview Estates resident to receive overdue repairs

PEORIA (25News Now) - After two months of waiting, things are finally changing for Parkview Estates resident Deidra Harper. On August 16, she returned home to discover her apartment’s roof had collapsed, damaging fixtures and spreading insulation everywhere. “I was devastated. I couldn’t believe it happened,” she remarked, “I...

Peoria, IL · 8d

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Pioneers Get On Board With a Win

OGLESBY, Ill. --- Paced by a strong effort from sophomore forward Ryan Clemons (Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.), the Prairie State men's basketball team secured its first win of the campaign Thursday, downing Illinois Valley 110-101 in overtime. The win evened the Pioneers record at 1-1 overall. Clemons shot 12-of-25 for the game...

Oglesby, IL · 3d

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Community Thanksgiving Basket Charity Helping Keep Streator Fed For Thanksgiving

Making a difference, one meal at a time. Shea Gilkerson, Founder of Streator Community Thanksgiving Basket on Facebook has been serving and caring for area students for more than six-years. Gilkerson prepared just over 60-holiday food baskets to help local students and the community in need this Thanksgiving. Gilkerson says each completed box offers holiday classics, recipes and area businesses have provided 25-dollar Walmart gift cards.

Streator, IL · 3d

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Inside the homes, workplaces Pope Leo XIV once frequented in Peru

Before Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s historic return to Peru, we were given rare access to the places the Pope once lived in and worked. Telemundo Chicago’s Jorge De Santiago reports.

Peru, IL · 2d

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Admission Changes Expected To Mean More Nursing Graduates At IVCC

Changes are coming to the admission process for Illinois Valley Community College's nursing program. In addition to streamlining curriculum and credit hours, changes will give prospective students two opportunities each year to apply for entry into the Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. To be considered, IVCC students must still complete a certified nursing assistant course and pass prerequisite general education courses and an admissions assessment exam.

Oglesby, IL · 3d

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Eureka 7th Grade Cheer Team

1. What advice would you give someone who wants to try out for cheerleading?. 2. What is your ultimate cheer resolution for the upcoming year?. 3. What cheerful memory from this past year are you leaving behind in the old year?. 4. What is something you are looking forward to...

Eureka, IL · 1d

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25 Sports High School Thursday- Illini Bluffs and Tri-Valley prep for state volleyball, signing day at Washington and Normal Community football is a love story

PEORIA (25News Now) -Practice day today for the state volleyball Final Four teams including Illini Bluffs and Tri-Valley. Signing day ceremonies at both Washington and Dunlap. Normal Community relies on Love for their remarkable football success. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts,...

Normal, IL · 22h

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Friends of the Hennepin Canal to Host November “Hike the Hennepin” Event

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host its monthly “Hike the Hennepin” event on Sunday, Nov. 15, with a hike from Lock 17 to Lock 21. This 3.2-mile section of the Hennepin Canal, named “Kingfisher,” will take participants along a scenic portion of the canal.

Wyanet, 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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Repairs Underway on Princeton's Red Covered Bridge After 2023 Strike

Repairs are underway on the Red Covered Bridge north of Princeton, the 163-year-old Bureau County span that has been closed since a truck hit it in 2023. The Illinois Department of Transportation describes a $1.25 million project in two phases and anticipates finishing all of the work by June 2027, according to IDOT. The job is meant to keep the historic structure standing and make the crossing safer for motorists.

Princeton, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Wyoming Moonlight Madness 2026 Brings Christmas Cookie Fun and Holiday Shopping on November 20 and 21, 2026

Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Announces Moonlight Madness 2026 – Christmas Cookie Madness. The holiday season is coming to life in Wyoming as the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce prepares for Moonlight Madness 2026, featuring this year’s festive theme, “Christmas Cookie Madness!”. The two-day holiday celebration is scheduled for...

Wyoming, IL · 20h