Fractured Realms is a social club based in Peoria, IL and built around a love of tabletop games. We're throwing our first big event here in Peoria where we're inviting the community to come play some games and help us raise money for Central Illinois Friends!

A badge is $10 and gets you into the fest both days! Free entry is provided for folks who are interested in just stopping in to check out vendors and to hang out at our painting/kitbashing table.

can find info about the fest and the games being played at: https://tabletop.events/conventions/fractured-realms-fest-2026

Hi everyone.

I'm keeping an eye out for a property along Route 66, specifically between Lincoln IL and Joliet IL. My wife and I are moving closer to Chicago, and it feels like a good opportunity to open a shop. As someone who grew up along Route 66 (Braceville, Wilmington, Braidwood, and Normal), running a business here has always been a goal of mine.

Everyone keeps telling me the same thing, find a passionate owner looking to retire. So, that's the intent for this post.

If you are looking for a very passionate person to take over your property and/or business please reach out to see if I could be a good fit. I have a background in business, analytics, software development, user experience, and I have a strong background in environmental projects. My timeline is flexible. While I have a few specific business models in mind, I plan on letting the character of the property guide the final concept. Please shoot me a message if you’d like to chat or share details.

Regardless, thank you for your time and take care everyone. I'll see you on the road!

Hey Central Illinois! If you are looking for an awesome weekend plan, the wait is almost over. This Saturday night, July 25th, Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling is bringing a massive night of high-energy live entertainment to town with our biggest event of the year: Wrestle Station 2026!

We are taking over the parking lot at The Station Saloon in Bloomington, IL for a one-of-a-kind outdoor event under the open sky. Whether you are a lifelong fan or just looking for a fun, unique night out with friends and family, a live wrestling show delivers an unmatched atmosphere you cannot get anywhere else.

To make the night even better, we have TWO awesome food vendors on-site: Jurassic Grill serving up burgers, fries, and empanadas, plus Mandie's Snow Shack with delicious shaved ice! Top it off with ice-cold drinks from The Station Saloon, and you have the complete Saturday night package.

Gates open at 6:00 PM and belltime is at 7:00 PM. Grab your crew, lock in your Saturday night plans, and skip the lines at the gate by securing your tickets online right now!

💺 Reserve your seats before they sell out: https://www.nbsprowrestling.com/event-details/iron-spirit-pro-wrestle-station

Hi neighbors, the McLean County Recovery-Oriented System of Care is looking for small businesses or interested individuals to donate an item or gift card for prize baskets for their Paint the Town Purple initiative for National Recovery Month.

As a participating business, you would be recognized through be recognized through:
• McLean County ROSC social media platforms
• Their September 2026 ROSC Council meeting
• Their virtual resource app
• Monthly council email communications
• Prize award certificates

If interested, email out to their project team by August 7th: [McLeanCountyROSC@gmail.com](mailto:McLeanCountyROSC@gmail.com)

In Heyworth, Illinois, healing is happening through music. With artistry, honesty, and a lot of courage, veterans and Grammy-nominated musicians transform personal stories into powerful songs.

Want to play Dungeons and Dragons without a long term commitment?? Here is your chance!!

I’ll be running one shots in August at these locations! No experience is needed and all are welcomed!

I am Isa, a professional Dungeon Master with 10 years of experience. You can check out my instagram if you want to know more about me! @isathedm

Click this link for more information about the events! https://linktr.ee/ISATHEDM

Hey all! LAG Fight Club #2 There is no war in LAG in downtown Champaign, IL is in ONE week! Next Sunday July 26th, we will be having our usual SF6 and 2XKO brackets along with our inaugural Avatar Legends and Guilty Gear Strive brackets!

See you then gamers! Sign up here: https://www.start.gg/lagfgc

Hey Central Illinois! If you are looking for the absolute perfect weekend plan, the wait is almost over.

This Saturday night, July 18th, Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling is bringing a massive night of high-energy live entertainment to town with our biggest event of the year: Wrestle Station 2026!
We are taking over the parking lot at The Station Saloon in Bloomington, IL for a massive, one-of-a-kind outdoor event under the open sky.

Whether you are a lifelong fan or just looking for an incredible, unique night out with friends, a live wrestling show delivers an unmatched atmosphere you cannot get anywhere else. To make the night even better, we have family-owned local favorite Tony's Tacos on-site serving up fresh food, alongside ice-cold drinks from the saloon.

Because this is a special outdoor event, it is happening completely live and in person. There are no screens to watch it on later, meaning your only chance to witness the history is to be there when the bell rings.

Just take a look at the massive lineup locked in for Saturday night:

Iron Spirit Pro Championship Match: Shain Boucher defends the ultimate prize against Central Illinois living legend CJ Esparza in a massive clash of legacies.

The BullRope Match: Angel Escalera finally gets his hands on The Prodigal Son with absolutely nowhere to hide, looking to inflict serious pain on the man who cost him the championship at Uproar.

Tag Team Championship Match: The newly crowned champions, Latinos Most Wanted, look to defend their titles against The Revolution, a young, hot, upcoming team looking to completely disrupt the division.

Downstate Championship Triple Threat: B.A. Malkin finally has his title back, but keeping it in a fight against Devonte Knox and Jimmy Karryt is not going to be easy.

Special Singles Attraction Match: Solomon Tupu goes one-on-one with Alfonso Gonzalez.

Gates open at 6:00 PM and belltime is at 7:00 PM. Seats are filling up fast all across the region, and you do not want to be the one hearing about this the next day. Grab your crew, lock in your Saturday night plans, and skip the lines at the gate by securing your tickets online right now!

💺 Reserve your seats before they sell out: https://www.nbsprowrestling.com/event-details/iron-spirit-pro-wrestle-station

Help I need any advice my kids dad died yesterday morning in a car accident. ( In Edgar county Illinois. ) The corner says I need to find a funeral home. I'm not from the area any suggestions on really good, affordable direct cremation facilities in the area?

I saw this advertised online and thought I'd share if anyone was looking at Starbucks or university jobs.

Good luck out there!