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'Nothing but love': Family brings its popular BBQ from California to central Illinois
For Tony Bitten, most days begin by 3:30 a.m. – well before the sun brightens the morning sky. By 4:15 a.m., he has arrived at work and is preparing food for customers to enjoy during lunch. Bitten and his family opened Underground Backyard BBQ in Williamsfield on Jan. 16. He and his wife,...
Jimmy John’s to open in Monmouth. Here’s where and when you can get freaky fast subs
A national restaurant chain known for freaky fast sandwiches is expected to open in Monmouth this fall. Brian Haberman, CEO of Mercurialis Holdings in Des Moines, Iowa, tells WGIL his company has acquired property and will build a Jimmy’s Johns at 522 N. Main St. in Monmouth. The new...
Actress Sigourney Weaver and husband Jim Simpson deliver Monmouth College's commencement speech
MONMOUTH, Ill. — Sunday was graduation day for Monmouth College and the Class of 2024 had a commencement ceremony unlike any other in the college's history. Actress Sigourney Weaver delivered the commencement speech alongside her husband Jim Simpson. Weaver's Hollywood career spans multiple decades, with her breakout role coming in the 1979 sci-fi horror film "Alien." Simpson has made a similarly star-studded career in theater, directing over 70 works across venues such as the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center.
Fishing derby, live music, painting and more: 9 things going on in Galesburg
It's the final weekend before the unofficial kick-off to summer with Memorial Day weekend, and there's plenty of things going on in the Galesburg area. Here are nine things we found to do. Annual Youth Fishing Derby. What: The Annual Youth Fishing Derby provides families the opportunity for children to...
Orpheum Theatre announces return of 'Throwback Thursdays'
GALESBURG, Ill. — The Orpheum Theatre's Throwback Thursdays series is back. The Galesburg tradition will return starting in June. Entry is free for everyone. This season's movie theme is animals. From pets to zoo animals, The Orpheum Theatre invites everyone to join to enjoy these classics. A schedule for...
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