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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...
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...
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 […]
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.
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...
Capital Humane Society offers small critters at 50% off
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Looking for a pet that’s not just your average dog or cat?. The Capital Humane Society may have a deal for you. From Wednesday through Sunday, the shelter is cutting the adoption fee for small critters in half. Those small critters range from rabbits...
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.
Illinois State Fair to auction unclaimed goods: Rolexes, coins, and rare collectibles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A woman’s 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of American currency, and scores of collectable coins, bills and bars of precious metals are just some of the 250 unclaimed property lots on display for the public to preview on Thursday before next month’s live auction at the Illinois State Fair.
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)!
Mannheim Steamroller coming to Springfield
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Mannheim Steamroller is bringing their 2024 Christmas tour to the UIS Performing Arts Center on December 21. Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the group is celebrating over 35 years of touring with the annual Christmas show. “I remember when I came...
Illinois Lottery hits golden anniversary; celebrates 50 years of jackpots
The Illinois Lottery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has generated $3 billion a year, with profits going to the Illinois common school fund, and is the first state to privatize its operations and take ticket sales online.
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