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This World Famous Beer Will Finally Be Available In Illinois
When it comes to beer there is no lack of choices. You can get dark, light, hoppy, n/a, or just good old-fashioned American Lager. The beer of our forefathers. The one they brewed using donkeys to plow the fields and stream water. Now one of those that has been in...
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.
Is this Springfield diner really 100 years old?
That Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop has been satisfying Springfield diners for decades is undisputable. But just how many decades the signature, loose-meat sandwiches have been served up at the 118 N. Pasfield St. hangout can be added to the list of facts lost in the lore surrounding the local legend. Current owner Sam Quaisi is...
Community rallies to help beloved 82-year-old McDonald's employee
Las Vegas (KSNV) — From his hamburger hat to the punny jokes he tells, Mr. Ed is one of a kind. On Thursday, the 82-year-old McDonald's employee was surprised with over $2,000 after one resident created a GoFundMe account to help the veteran. The fundraiser was created by Abraham...
State to auction gold, jewelry, collectibles
Springfield, Ill (WAND) – A ladies Rolex Oyster Watch, a $500 federal reserve note, silver bars. Unclaimed items being auctioned off by State Treasurer Mike Frerichs on the Lincoln Stage at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield August 17, 2024 at 11am. The items being auctioned are mostly from...
Dangerous & Harmful Bugs You Should Squish If You See Them In Illinois
Even if you're a bug-friendly type of person, if you see these insects in Illinois they should be crushed immediately. They may be little, but they're a serious threat to the environment around us. Many years ago, my grandma told me I should never kill bugs. She said they are...
Capital Humane Society offers half off promotion for small critters
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Capital Humane Society is offering a special adoption promotion for all small critters starting Wednesday through Sunday. Adoption fees for small critters, such as rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs, will be reduced by 50%, CHS said. The Pieloch Pet Adoption Center is caring for lots...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
It’s Weiner Time: The Top 5 Ranked Hot Dog Stands In Illinois
If you're looking to try some of the best hot dogs of all time then you definitely have to add these joints in Illinois to your bucket list. I don't care about the history of the hot dog when it comes to the home state of the tasty lunchtime favorite. It's got to be Illinois without a doubt. There is one that is actually named after its biggest city. It's the Chicago-style hot dog. The restaurants take their weiners to the next level. There are even special rules like no ketchup allowed on them.
TOMORROW IS MIRACLE TREAT DAY AT LOCAL DAIRY QUEENS
(NEWTON/OLNEY) Tomorrow, Thursday, July 25th, 2024, is Miracle Treat Day at most all area and regional Dairy Queen stores, where at least one dollar or more from the purchase of every Blizzard Treat sold will be donated to the nearest Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which for us, is HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield. So stop by any of the following Dairy Queen locations to help out, including Olney, Newton, Robinson, Greenup, Marshall, Casey, Paris, Effingham, Salem, Flora, Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Fairfield, McLeansboro, Carmi, and Vincennes. For more details, go to the dairyqueen.com website.
The Best Burritos Are Served at These Illinois Food Joints
Every Tuesday I celebrate Taco Tuesday with a stop to get my favorite Javi's Tacos from CJ's with the Taco Supreme, no onion, with beans and rice. READ MORE: This Was Named Best Restaurant in Entire State of Illinois, Wisc. On the First Thursday in April, we celebrate National Burrito...
Springfield ‘Friday Night Jazz & Blues’ concert lineup announced for August
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Area Arts Council announced its “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” concert series lineup for August. Formerly known as “Uptown Friday Night,” the year-round program was rebranded as “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” in 2021. Jazz and blues bands ranging from local to national level have all taken part in […]
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
15 Top-Rated Animal Shelters & Rescues Around Illinois
Looking to adopt a furry friend? Find the best animal shelters and rescues in the Rockford area, where tons of animals are waiting for their furever homes. It always seems like shelters are overflowing and at full capacity with animals from increased intake and a major decrease in adoptions. Maybe this is a sign that you need to adopt soon (only if you're ready to take on that responsibility)!
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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