Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois

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Niemerg's Steakhouse & Brass Rail Lounge, Effingham, IL

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a chicken lunch and dinner, which are both served with salad or soup, vegetable, and potato. Their country…

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a…

The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

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Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware, Newton, IL

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware. They offer hardware supplies, appliances, and services including plumbing and remodeling.…

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing &…

10 Best Shopping Outlets in Illinois

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Times Square Mall, Mt. Vernon, IL

Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon doesn’t have the chaotic crowds of Times Square in New York City, but it’s just as worthy of a visit - albeit for different reasons. With stores like Hobby…

Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon doesn’t have the chaotic crowds of Times Square in New York…

The 9 Best Wineries in Illinois!

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Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery, Carlyle, IL

Inspired by Southern Africa, Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery provides delicious wine tasting in a rustic, relaxing environment. Taste from a selection of red, blush, white, and fruit wines, all…

Inspired by Southern Africa, Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery provides delicious wine tasting in a…

Illinois' Best Pet Groomers

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Jagger's Doggie Daycare, Mount Vernon, IL

Jagger’s makes every effort to ensure your pets are comfortable and relaxed. They pamper your pets in a stress-free environment, leaving them looking and smelling great. Jagger’s also…

Jagger’s makes every effort to ensure your pets are comfortable and relaxed. They pamper your…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

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Funk Gem & Mineral Museum, Shirley, IL

Check out the largest one-man mineral and gem collection in the world at the Funk Gem & Mineral Museum in Shirley. Featuring specimens from all over the world, this interesting museum also…

Check out the largest one-man mineral and gem collection in the world at the Funk Gem & Mineral…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Eagle Creek State Recreation Area, Findlay, IL

View indigenous wildlife, miles of shoreline, and herds of deer at the Eagle Creek State Recreation Area in Findlay. Hikers can undertake three marked trails for a relaxing walk through the forest,…

View indigenous wildlife, miles of shoreline, and herds of deer at the Eagle Creek State Recreation…

Take a step back into history at The Original Springs Hotel in Okawville. Established in 1867, this hotel was originally a saddlery and harness shop. The original building was completely destroyed in…

Take a step back into history at The Original Springs Hotel in Okawville. Established in 1867, this…

The 9 Best Sports Bars in Illinois!

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E.L. Flanagan's Sports & Spirits, Highland, IL

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff is friendly and attentive and guests can enjoy the live music on weekends. The outdoor patio is…

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff…

The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Illinois!

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A Fine Swine BBQ Food Truck & Catering, East Swansea, IL

This popular barbecue joint takes pride in their fresh, high-quality meats and slow-cooking barbecuing methods. The owners of A Fine Swine BBQ really care about their meats, making this place popular…

This popular barbecue joint takes pride in their fresh, high-quality meats and slow-cooking…

Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware, Newton, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware. They offer hardware supplies, appliances, and services including plumbing and remodeling.… Read More

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area, Findlay, IL

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

Niemerg's Steakhouse & Brass Rail Lounge, Effingham, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois!

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a chicken lunch and dinner, which are both served with salad or soup, vegetable, and potato. Their country… Read More

Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery, Carlyle, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Wineries in Illinois!

Inspired by Southern Africa, Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery provides delicious wine tasting in a rustic, relaxing environment. Taste from a selection of red, blush, white, and fruit wines, all… Read More

E.L. Flanagan's Sports & Spirits, Highland, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Bars in Illinois!

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff is friendly and attentive and guests can enjoy the live music on weekends. The outdoor patio is… Read More

Jagger's Doggie Daycare, Mount Vernon, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Pet Groomers in Illinois!

Jagger’s makes every effort to ensure your pets are comfortable and relaxed. They pamper your pets in a stress-free environment, leaving them looking and smelling great. Jagger’s also… Read More

Funk Gem & Mineral Museum, Shirley, IL

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

Check out the largest one-man mineral and gem collection in the world at the Funk Gem & Mineral Museum in Shirley. Featuring specimens from all over the world, this interesting museum also… Read More

Tinseltown: An Old Hollywood Style New Year’s Eve Party, Mount Vernon, IL

Featured in 10 Fun Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Illinois

Could there be a more fitting theme for this old-school theater than that of the silver screen movie era? This Hollywood cabaret is filled with the sounds of jazz music from The Perrilles Project and… Read More

Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch, Opdyke, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Illinois!

If you’re ever around Opdyke in the fall, you’ve got to stop by Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch. This family-orientated farm offers many types of pumpkins from standard jack-o-lanterns to… Read More

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