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Oddest archaeological finds from the Midwest

Oddest archaeological finds from the Midwest Seven finds. Seven Midwest states. Four are real. Three are fakes. Some rewrote the continent’s history. Some were jokes that got out of hand. We say which is which, […]

Illinois · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Meet the man behind the popular 'Grazing Guse' account in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – If you're on a social media app, you may have seen the "Grazing Guse" posting about the food scene in central Illinois and in Springfield. The popular social media account has amassed close to 200,000 followers across Facebook , TikTok , Instagram and YouTube with over 1.8 million likes alone on TikToK. If you have never heard of the "Grazing Guse," you may have still seen the impact from the videos. The popular social media account's videos on The Lumpia House and Mel-O-Cream have both garnered close to or over one million views online. The Guse's video on the Twisted Pasta food truck during the Illinois State Fair helped lead to lines curve around Main Street. More: Two new food vendors share top prize at Illinois State Fair The man behind the account is Seth Ragusa, whose last name often led to him being called "Guse" as a kid and inspired the name of the account. The concept of the videos is a simple one: Ragusa samples food and then provides a rating for the food, something he didn't think was happening enough in Springfield. “Everybody else I ever saw videos (trying food) was Chicago, Chicago, Chicago,”

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Parked Knight Rider Replica in Illinois Gets Hit With Brooklyn Speeding Ticket

A car that hasn't moved from its display pedestal in years somehow got busted speeding through Brooklyn. The Volo Museum in Illinois says it received a $50 traffic citation from New York City for its replica of KITT, the talking black Trans Am from Knight Rider, even though the car never left the building.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

Q985

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This Northern Illinois Drive Has TikTok Falling in Love

A scenic drive through northern Illinois caught the attention of a Colorado woman, and longtime Route 2 travelers understand why.

Illinois · 1d

Q985

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 1d

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MIOpera stages Handel’s 'Semele' for opera fans in two Twin Cities

A larger-than-life opera is taking shape in Normal. MIOpera will be back on stage Saturday after a hosting a series of concerts that featured Black stories and voices earlier this year. For its next show, Semele by 17th century German-British composer George Frideric Handel, the Twin Cities-based opera company is collaborating with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana [BACH] for the first time.

Normal, IL · 1d

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Olde Tyme Christmas Festival of Trees Set for Friday Evening

The official kickoff to Christmas in Vandalia is just over a week away, but one event will start to get the holiday spirit going as the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival of Trees will be held on Friday night at the Vandalia Moose Lodge. Vandalia Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh says the theme for Olde Tyme Christmas this year is “Stars, Stripes and Holiday Lights” and there are still tickets available for the Festival of Trees event, either at the door or they can be purchased online before the event.

Vandalia, IL · 1d

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Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24 Celebrates 35 Years With Fall Concert November 22

November 5, 2026 -Decatur Choral Society’s Opus 24 will celebrate its 35th anniversary season with a fall concert Sunday, November 22nd, in Decatur. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church, located at 650 West William Street. The performance will feature area singers and highlight stories, memories and favorite music from the choir’s 35-year history.

Decatur, IL · 1d

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Campus improv group carries on legacy of closed Decatur theater

Hello Dali put on a shadow cast performance of the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Friday. In the performance, members of Hello Dali acted out scenes of the movie as it played on a screen behind them. Cast members used the space of Buzzard Auditorium,...

Decatur, IL · 2d

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BACH to be joined by MIOpera to celebrate 30th season

The Baroque Artists of Champaign Urbana will premiere a special performance this weekend in both Normal and Urbana. BACH will be joined by Bloomington-Normal’s MIOpera, Central Illinois’ premiere professional opera company, for Handel’s Semele. The performances will feature dramatic costumes, sets, and solos to accompany the themes of the witty but tragic tale. Attendees can stay after the show to enjoy a reception.

Urbana, IL · 1d

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The Weekender: November 6-8

Feel the heat with spicy pork, San Maru Korean restaurant, 11 a.m. to 2:30 & 3 to 8:30 p.m., $18. Make this Friday a hot one with spicy pork bulgogi at San Maru Korean restaurant. Chef Yoon makes fantastic pork bulgogi with ribbons of unctuous rendered fat and the veggies that pick up a delicious stinging spiciness. I also recommend the beef bulgogi and chicken wings, but check out Grace’s full review for more about the food. (AB)

Urbana, IL · 1d

Cultivated Comfort

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Carlinville Illinois Beat 24 Other Finalists To Become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, And Its Prize Could Be A Movie Filmed On Its Own Historic Square

A small Illinois town on Route 66 just got a very big holiday gift. Carlinville has...

Carlinville, IL · 2d

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Historic Mother Jones photographs shared at Illinois Coal Museum

GILLESPIE, Ill., (WICS/WRSP) - Scott Millick of Carlinville presented James Goltz of JASE Media Service, a board member of the Friends of Mother Jones Museum, with digital copies of 28 historic photographs taken by Millick’s grandfather, of Cassens Studio in Litchfield, during a November 2 meeting at the Illinois Coal Museum.

Carlinville, IL · 2d

Michigan Mama News

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Emagine Entertainment Announces November "Emagine for Everyone" Inclusive Screening Dates

Michigan Events Blogger November 4, 2026 0 Events , Michigan Photo courtesy of Emagine Entertainment Offering Inclusive Screening Opportunities for those with Dementia, Hearing Challenges, Sensory Sensitivities, New Parents, and Young Children. Emagine Entertainment, presents “ Emagine For Everyone ” programming at their theatre locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Emagine For Everyone is designed to create a warm, inclusive environment for families, individuals with sensory sensitivities, new parents, those who require on-screen captions, and individuals and their caretakers living with dementia. The program wants to ensure that everyone can enjoy the big screen experience together. To learn more about Emagine For Everyone and to see upcoming screening dates for Emagine Together , Open Caption , and Dementia Friendly screenings, visit www.Emagine-Entertainment.com and select “Emagine For Everyone” from the Specialty Film dropdown menu. Emagine Together Screenings Emagine Together screenings offer a relaxed, inclusive movie experience tailored for families, children, and teens with sensory needs in addition to new parents looking for a stress-free outing with their little ones. Emagine Together screenings will offer a sensory-friendly environment with brighter house lights providing a well-lit theatre for added comfort, and lower sound levels for those with more sensitive ears. The screenings

Michigan · 2d

We Are Illinois

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 4d

Daily Illini

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‘Fairview’ packs a punch, demands reflection

Illinois Theatre will stage Jackie Sibblies Drury’s “Fairview” at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Thursday through Saturday and Nov. 11-14. The play is a genre-bending exploration of the white gaze and racial dynamics and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019. According to Roan...

Illinois · 1d

ComingSoon

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Fox News Affiliate Anchor Just Got Her Major On-Air Role Changed

Fox Illinois anchor Melodi Hankins is stepping into a new position as the station reshuffles its on-air lineup. After joining the network as an evening news anchor earlier this year, she is now moving to the station’s morning broadcasts. Melodi Hankins joins Fox Illinois’ morning news team. Melodi...

Springfield, IL · 3d

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8 Illinois Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show

Ready to find the most show-stopping restaurants in Illinois?. These 8 unique spots serve up unforgettable food and one-of-a-kind experiences!. Most restaurants just put food on a plate and call it a night, but EL Ideas has a completely different idea about what dinner should be. This Chicago spot is...

Chicago, IL · 9d

My Journal Courier

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Fox anchor Melodi Hankins moving to morning broadcast

Fox Illinois anchor Melodi Hankins made the move to mornings on Monday, joining co-anchor Bethal Miles and meteorologist Matt Bednar.

Jacksonville, IL · 4d

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2026 Responder of the Year announced at dinner

TAYLROVILLE — On Thursday, October 29, the Taylorville Optimist Club partnered with the 1st United Methodist Church of Taylorville, to present the 2026 Responder of the Year Recognition dinner in the FUMC Ministry Center. Pana Fire Chief Rod Bland was announced as the 2026 Responder of the Year. Rod follows Matt Aderman who was the 2025 Responder of the Year.

Taylorville, IL · 4d