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A cockroach, flies, mold, expired food all found in Springfield-area kitchens in June
A favorite Mexican restaurant for Springfield foodies was found to have multiple health code violations from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health in June. Charro Mexican Restaurant on Sunrise Drive received 20 health code violations on June 21; of those violations, 14 were high-risk for the public safety. According to the inspection performed, the health inspector observed degreaser was attached to the dispenser instead of sanitizer at the mop sink. ...
Unique Food Coming to the Illinois State Fair You Have to Try
This is the time of year when it's okay just to put the diet on hold and enjoy deep-fried everything at fairs. The Illinois State Fair runs from August 8 through the 18th in Springfield, Illinois. The fair announced a massive lineup of grandstand music artists coming this year, but for many, it's the food that brings them to the fair every year.
Illinois Person Suddenly Realizes a Bobcat is Staring at Them
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur is the children's song that was playing in my head as I watched a video of a Jersey County, Illinois person who suddenly realized a young bobcat was staring at them. I saw this fun moment shared on the Illinois sub-Reddit a...
Nine Amazing Neighborhood Bars To Grab A Drink In Illinois
When it's time to grab a drink, the residents of Illinois love stopping at their favorite bar, and here are some of the best neighborhood taverns in Rockford. It's a practice that many people in Illinois enjoy doing. That's stopping off after work to grab a beer. Sometimes, you've had a tough day at work. You want to cleanse your system before heading home to see the family. For many residents, the solution is going to a place where everyone knows their name. Of course, I'm talking about your favorite neighborhood tavern. Just one drink and a little conversation can make it all better.
Two Of America’s Most Beloved Mom-And-Pop Comfort Food Restaurants Are In Illinois
Looking for something to eat made in the style like mom used to?. If that thought has crossed your mind a time or two as an adult (believe me, it has mine), then you're in luck. That's because two of the finest mom-and-pop joints for good old comfort food in...
Springfield eatery celebrating 100 years by offering original prices from 1924
It’s been a century since the first Maid-Rite sandwich was served, staking Springfield’s claim as home of the nation’s first drive-thru. The recipes for the signature, seasoned loose meat sandwich served with mustard, onions and pickle relish on a steamed bun and scratch-made root beer haven’t changed over the decades. And for the business’s...
10 IL Restaurants Where Ordering Fish Off Menu Is Recommended
Seafood is very popular in Illinois so if you're looking for some tasty restaurants to check out, here are ten that come highly suggested. When it comes to going out for seafood, Illinois is a very interesting place for restaurant menu choices. Of course, there are plenty of places that serve midwest-type lake and river fish but you can also get anything from the ocean here too. It all depends on what kind of taste for fish you're looking for. It goes from Friday night fish fries and all the way up to sushi. Plus, everything in between.
PIG OUT! Top 5 Illinois Fair Foods
Good lord, I'm so ready to pig out on fair food. Before we slide into the fair season with our mouths and wallets open, let's discuss the top five Illinois fair foods. It always has been and always will be the food. Let the culinary chaos begin. Ah, the fair!...
Illinois’ Tastiest Margaritas Can Be Found at These Food Joints
It's not like we needed a reason to enjoy an adult beverage so we've found the best spots around the Rockford region to celebrate. Do You Go with Salt or Sugar on the Rim of Your Glass?. When you choose to have a Margarita, do you prefer on-the-rocks or frozen?...
The Top Four Famous Wild Animal Sightings Of All Time In Illinois
Over the past few years, there's been quite a few wild animal sightings in Illinois but which ones became the most famous?. It's interesting how wildlife changes habits and environments without a warning. I'm sure there's some sort of scientific reasoning behind it that most normal citizens don't understand. I'm guessing part of the problem is humans pushing animals out of their homeland. They become curious, especially about food, and move on to other locations.
Ribs, oysters and beer, cars and more: 8 summer festivals on deck in Springfield
Enjoy local bands in downtown Springfield, dine on some ribs or check out classic cars. There's a festival this summer for you in and around Springfield. What: There's live music from Revel in Red (July 19) and Soul Experience and The Shenanigans (both July 20), food, vendors, a "sweet cornhole" tournament, a 5K, a Row4Dough to benefit Special Olympics, Ancient Games, children's activities and the Illinois Championship Cow Chip Throw.
Fishing Infinitely Better in Missouri than Illinois Says Science
I grew up fishing with my dad in Missouri which makes me anything but an objective judge. However, science has now declared that fishing is infinitely better in Missouri than it is in Illinois and the numbers don't lie. Full disclosure and a bit of a disclaimer: Yes, I grew...
Accel Positions Itself For Future Illinois iGaming License With Fairmount Deal
The agreement this week between video gaming terminal (VGT) operator Accel Entertainment and Fairmount Holdings, owner of FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, could bring about more than a new racino to Fairmount Racetrack. It also positions an influential VGT stakeholder in Illinois to participate in Illinois online...
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