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Illinois WIC program expands food offerings to give families more flexibility
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (355+ words) The Illinois Department of Human Services said on Tuesday the expansion of food options will "allow families to choose from a broader range of culturally-responsive foods aligned with the latest nutrition science." (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette) The state of Illinois…...
5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick’s Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (368+ words) 5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick's Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley'Shaw Local 5 Things to Do: Ottawa Restaurant Week, Utica St. Patrick's Parade this weekend in the Illinois Valley A crew with Jamie's OutPost travels on…...
Oglesby Knights of Columbus to hold fish-shrimp fry Friday
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (103+ words) Oglesby Knights of Columbus to hold fish-shrimp fry Friday'Shaw Local Oglesby Knights of Columbus to hold fish-shrimp fry Friday Carryout dinners $17; cod, shrimp or combination available The Oglesby Knights of Columbus, 307 E. Florence St., will host a fish and shrimp fry…...
Discover delicious dining with the 2026 Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (223+ words) Discover delicious dining with the 2026 Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide'Shaw Local Discover delicious dining with the 2026 Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide The newly updated 2026 Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide features 35 incredible local businesses across downtown Batavia to help you explore the city's local…...
Savanna ‘Papa’ thriving in first year as restaurant owner
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1074+ words) SAVANNA " As a teenager washing dishes at the former Barrister's Restaurant in Mount Carroll in the late 1980s, Scott Miller would sometimes think about owning a restaurant of his own someday. It took him about four decades, but Miller now has…...
Everyone’s Irish at The Dole on Saturday, March 14th
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (346+ words) Farmers Market+ At The Dole - Everyone's Irish at The Dole on Saturday, March 14th (Provided) Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day at The Dole on Saturday, March 14, as the community gathers for an afternoon and evening filled with music, laughter,…...
Alfano’s Pizza frozen pies now available at Hy-Vee in Peru
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (101+ words) Alfano's Pizza frozen pies now available at Hy-Vee in Peru'Shaw Local Alfano's Pizza has its frozen pizzas available to purchase at Hy-Vee in Peru. (Alex T. Paschal) In Ottawa, Alfano's is located at 1476 E. U.S. 6. The Times / NewsTribune / Bureau County Republican is committed…...
Ice cream season back in Joliet as Walt’s, other favorites scoop up business on opening day
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (641+ words) Walt's Ice Cream in Joliet historically opens on March 1 " and this year is no different. Mike Dillon, who co-owns Walt's with siblings Bill Dillon and Victoria Dillon, said they served about 500 orders on Sunday. Temperatures had dropped into the 20s by…...
St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell holds annual ravioli fundraiser
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (42+ words) St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell holds annual ravioli fundraiser'Shaw Local St. Thomas More Church in Dalzell is holding its annual ravioli/tortellini fundraiser, ending March 31. The cost is $9 per bag. Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County....
Sweet tradition: Maple Fest returns to Red Oak in North Aurora this weekend
2+ day, 43+ min ago (404+ words) For more than four decades, late winter at Red Oak has meant one thing: maple sap flowing, steam rising from the evaporator and families gathering in the woods to welcome the changing season. Maple Fest returns this Saturday, March 7 and…...