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Liquor license fight and past restaurants: The latest Peoria food news
Good morning, foodie friends, We have plenty of Peoria-area food news to digest this week. We’ll dig into why the Peoria City Council rejected a debated liquor license. I’ll share the scoop on a smoothie shop which is coming soon, and we’ll look back at old Peoria favorites which have closed. And more restaurant...
Repair work begins on shopping center
Repair work has begun on the former Bracken’s Shopping Center building at Midland Plaza, but the building’s future is yet to be determined. Last week’s tornado damaged the building, and Keith Edwards, the city’s community development officer, said on Monday that the biggest threat to public safety is the awning around the building. Edwards said it would not have been safe to let customers of the businesses or patients of the dentist’s office to walk under the awning.
The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024 - Week Number Five @: Raber Packing Company
One of my earliest hot dog memories is going to Raber Packing Company with my dad as a kid and getting a free hot dog from the butchers there. I always loved that and wonder if they still have this perk for kids?. Well, we’re going to find out because...
One of nation's largest smoothie chains coming to East Peoria's Levee District
One of the nation's largest smoothie chains is coming to the Peoria area. Tropical Smoothie Café will introduce its line of specialty smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and salads to East Peoria’s Levee District by late 2024. The chain’s East Peoria location will occupy an existing storefront at 200 W. Washington St., according to City of...
Why this best-selling author keeps bringing his film expertise to Peoria
Marc Eliot’s relationship with the greater Peoria area began more than a decade ago. The New York Times best-selling author in 2012 received an invitation from the Ronald W. Reagan Society to discuss his 2008 book “Reagan: The Hollywood Years" at Eureka College. ...
Peoria restaurant pauses operations for 'family vacation'
On July 9, Chef Moussa announced the restaurant would be closed through Aug. 5 for a "family vacation." The Facebook announcement went on to thank customers for understanding. Many in the comments wished the staff a safe and happy trip. ...
Saturday Night Cheeseburger @ The 75th Heart Of Illinois Fair
I got a double Smashburger with fries and the fries were crispy, golden and seasoned perfectily!. The Smashburger was cooked to perfection, had mustard, cheddar cheese, onions and lettuce and ti was tasty and delicious! The bun was bakery fresh and it was a fantastic cheeseburger. I’m not going to...
City Hall Café in Peoria Rolls Out Budget-Friendly Summer Specials, Supports Foster Youth Employment
City Hall Café in Hanai Peoria is rolling out summer specials to the delight of local patrons. Coining the term "Hump Day Pick-Me-Up," the café offers a combination of coffee or tea with a choice of bagel, croissant, or donut every Wednesday for just $5, providing a much-needed midweek boost without breaking the bank. Further sweetening the deal, "Thirsty Thursday" promises a pair of medium drinks for $10 every Thursday.
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