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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,...
Take a dip in these 15 public swimming pools around the Peoria area
With Memorial Day already marking the official start of summer, get ready to cool off at area swimming pools to fight those hot days to come:. What to know: Open year-round and operates Monday-Saturday. Facilities include a two-story water slide, lazy river, zero depth pool and splash equipment. Hours: Non-members...
Moldy queso and rodent feces: The best and worst Peoria food inspections for April
Note: Risk factor inspections are included. The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts these inspections every five years. According to comments on risk factor inspections, "For those food establishments selected, the risk factor inspection will take the place of one of the normal routine inspections." The Peoria City/County Health Department conducts...
'Wish him well': This longtime Peoria restaurant will welcome new owner in June
In South Peoria, Garden Street Cafe announced a new owner is preparing to take the reins of the decades-old business. "We are so excited to announce our New Owner, Mr. Jeff Harris," the business wrote in a May 21 Facebook post. "Come join us all on Saturday, June 1st for the Grand Opening of this new endeavor and wish him well!"
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