(Photo By 2nd Street Smokehouse) Instead of taking a trip down to the American South, take the short drive to Chillicothe, IL to experience the new name in Southern eats and hospitality!!! 2nd Street Bar is under new ownership and has been reborn into 2nd Street Smokehouse Pub & Eatery! After completing lots up…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Come on and feel the power of free….pancakes!” Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised nearly $20 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 7am to 7pm, guests from around the world…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Charles Taber) “Who will be crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The question was so nice, we had to ask you twice! The Road To Redbird, Part Two (The Final Chapter) concludes on this weekend in Normal. IL! March Madness has begun and we are set for a few IHSA…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User The MEPR Agency) “And the winner is….” Celebrating Gospel Music’s Best, the Stellar Awards has now become the premier Gospel event that recognizes and honors African-American artists. The 2016 Stellar Awards Winners are as follows: Category #1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY, EVERYDAY JESUS, KEY OF…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alex Shamis) Take the short drive to Chillicothe, IL to experience the new name in Southern eats and hospitality!!! 2nd Street Bar is under new ownership and has been reborn into 2nd Street Smokehouse Pub & Eatery! After completing lots up updates and renovations, they now bring you that Southern…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Eric Wong) Who was crowned “IHSA Queens Of The Court?” The Road To Redbird, Part One began on last weekend in Normal. IL for Class 1A & 2A; just in case you missed it, here is a quick glance to see who made “Top Queen” of their court! (winners are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Rossano (aka Bud Care)) Black History Today for February 29th: 1940- Hattie McDaniel known for her supporting roles became the first African-American to win the Oscar Award for her role as ‘Mammy’ in the movie ‘Gone With The Wind’ on this day. Not only was she the first African-American to receive…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User jinnrouge) Black History Weekend Today for February 27th & 28th: February 27th: 1833- Maria W. Steward delivered one of the four speeches which confirmed her place in history as the first American-born woman to give public lectures. 1844- Independence Day for Dominican Republic 1869- Congress adopted the 15th constitutional amendment, making it illegal…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User brett jordan) If you are hungry for some pizza, wings, sandwiches, or appetizers, have we got a “Sweet Deal” for you! The “Sweet Deal” of the week comes from Garners Pizza & Wings in Morton! Garners Pizza & Wings in Morton, IL is a pizza restaurant.that serves delicious pizza, wings,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Franklin & Marshall College) Black History Today for February 26th: 1869- Fifteenth Amendment guaranteeing the right to vote sent to the states for ratification. 1870- Black leader of the Union League, Wyatt Outlaw, lynched in Alamance County, NC. 1877- At a conference in the Wormley Hotel in Washington, representatives of Rutherford B. Hayes and representatives…… MORE
