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Italian and Pizza

Italian and Pizza

Taste of Italy in Downstate Illinois

There’s no question that one of the most popular foods in the history of food is Italian and pizza. Odds are that you’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love it, right?  If you’re hungry while reading this, it’s an almost certainly you’ll be eating Italian for your next meal – hopefully from one of the restaurants below!

Squatter's Knob BBQ

 Toledo, Illinois
We offer housemade sauces that you'll want to put on everything: Sweet N' Sticky with a lil' heat BBQ s...more!

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 22 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
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Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Hostas on the Bluff 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

 April 15, 2026 - June 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 AM
HOSTAS ON THE BLUFF | Fairview Heights, IL
From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley: Exploring Mississippian Culture at Otter Pond

From Cahokia to the Wabash Valley: Exploring Mississippian Culture at Otter Pond

 April 23, 2026 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, (at Pinkstaff, 5 miles north of Lawrenceville on Rte1) | Lawrenceville, IL
Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo | Nashville, IL

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