Are there any stereo or audio equipment dealers in Central Illinois that have a setup where you can listen to a variety of speakers they have for sale and choose which set of speakers sounds the best to your ears? This used to be a standard in stereo/electronics stores, even ones that also dealt in other merchandise. The best ones even ran the speakers through loudness adjustment so they played at the same volume in order to negate the perception that louder speakers sound better.

I'm looking for a decent selection of mid-to-high end audio equipment for a home system. It's okay if they also sell lower end equipment or super-high end audiophile or professional level equipment, but those are not what I'm in the market for.

Blo/No would be closest but I don't mind driving to Peoria, C/U, or Springfield, and would consider Chicago area.

I bought my stereo in 1978 from Apple Tree Stereo in downtown Normal (they had several other locations throughout Central Illinois). There were other good dealers in town, but stereo dealers like that all disappeared decades ago. Even the local Best Buy had such a listening setup 20 years ago but they don't anymore.

According to WCIA, there are still 3000+ homes without power between Decatur and Mahomet. Ameren webpage is no help. I wondered if anyone has heard a legitimate reason for the outage and when they might get it resolved.

I got a call from a 309 number I didn’t know, Saturday night. Not sure what made me pick up, but I’m glad I did!

At first I thought it was a non-partisan survey but later realized that it was actually a “push poll” that LaHood had hired. Towards the end, the “questions” were very slanted in LaHood’s favor and the last “questions” contained outright lies about Paul Nolley.

Among the Nolley comments stated were that he wanted to raid senior’s savings, was not a friend of Israel and even suggested he would be using tax payer’s money to mutilate children.

I was disgusted by the end. However, each time I answered that I was strongly in favor of Paul Nolley. I apologized to the gal who was hired, for her being put in that position! She had a hard time understanding and speaking English, so I’m pretty sure LaHood didn’t even use a U.S. calling service 😳

Community Naloxone (Narcan) Training with McLean County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care

Event starts at 6:30 @ UUBN, doors open at 6:15 and you can stick around a bit after to talk to community organization/non-profit tables and talk to each other.

Join us for a free community naloxone administration training designed to help prevent opioid overdose deaths and build a safer, healthier community. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, administer naloxone (Narcan®,Padagis®), and connect individuals and families with local recovery resources and supports. Harm reduction saves lives. Through practical strategies such as overdose education, carrying naloxone, using fentanyl test strips, safe medication disposal, and connecting people to support services, we can reduce the risks associated with substance use and create more opportunities for recovery. Every life saved is another chance for treatment, healing, and hope. Participants will learn:

– The basics of opioids, fentanyl, and overdose risk factors.

– How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.

– The six-step overdose response plan.

– How to safely administer naloxone.

– Illinois Good Samaritan Law protections

– Local recovery, treatment, and support resources in McLean County.

I posted this in r/WPBL, but I figured I'd cast a wider net, just in case some local folks may have gone to these games, but don't follow the league closely.

I'm hoping somebody can help me out and I can help somebody out.

• I'm looking for an Ayami Sato from the August 8th game.
• Probably a Hyeonah Kim from tomorrow night's game. (We will be out of town and I'm pretty sure we won't be back in time.)

If you can help me with either of those, here is what I can offer in return:

• Kelsie Whitmore
• Ashton Lansdell
• Alli Schroder
• I have a couple of foul balls that I may be willing to part with one
• I have non-WPBL bobbleheads from our local teams, if that is your interest

I don't use any other socials, so if you know of one available, I'd appreciate any help.

Not only is the WPBL awesome, but I have been collecting bobbleheads from our local teams going back to the Speedy days of the Springfield Sliders. I'd love to keep my streak alive.

The 2026 Manito Popcorn Festival kicks off ONE WEEK from today, and Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling is thrilled to be part of the action!

🔹Sponsored by Weaver Popcorn and Keach Architectural Design

Here is just some of what you can look forward to all weekend long:
🔹 Live, hard-hitting Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling (Saturday at 2 PM!)
🔸 Over 30 food vendors
🔹 Over 30 craft vendors
🔸 FREE popcorn 🍿
🔹 Carnival rides & games
🔸 Live entertainment, parades, contests, and so much more! 🧐

It takes countless hours and dedicated volunteers to bring a festival like this to life, and now we need YOU 🫵 to come out and make it unforgettable! ❤️

Grab your lawn chairs, bring the entire family, and spend your Labor Day weekend with us as we celebrate and keep things "Popping with Patriotism!" ❤️🍿🤍🍿💙🍿

Flyer by: Jared Summers

Check out the full weekend schedule here: https://manitopopcornfestival.com/

Does anyone know who you can internet from there So far i have only seen that you can get home internet from like verizon and t mobile , id prefer not to get 5g home internet though Comcast not spectrum provide internet there nor does frontier Thanks

Hi everyone! I just graduated from UIUC in may 2026 and am taking a couple of years to work and explore life a bit before going to law school. Does anyone know how to find a job working on a farm around here? Open to full time, part time, seasonal, really any sort of job available. I have about 15 years of experience working with horses, some experience with cows, and am a quick learner. I am very passionate about livestock and farming in general and would love an opportunity to get some more hands-on work experience during this time. Any info or leads are appreciated!

Community Insight Panel on Data Centers hosted by the Town of Normal & the City of Bloomington at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA).

08-26-2026

The purpose of the forum is to provide the community with reliable information, reflect a range of perspectives and answer community‑submitted questions about data centers, an issue both communities are actively evaluating as they develop new regulatory frameworks.

The event will be moderated by media personality Susan Saunders and will feature a diverse panel of speakers representing different backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives related to data centers.

Panelists (Subject to Change)

• Scott Allen - energy policy specialist, Citizen’s Utility Board

• Michael Brown - executive director, Ecology Action Center (EAC)

• Matthew Rasche - assessor, Naperville Township

• Andrew Rehn - director of Climate Policy, Prairie Rivers Network

• Brad Tietz - director, State Government Affairs – Midwest, Data Center Coalition

• Adam Zellner - president, Greener by Design, Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University.

Wow, I never been treated with friendliness and respect like I did in downtown Chicago and at the state fair. Everyone at the fair from people working there to the fairgoers. I only went for a few hours and loved it! In 2026 it hard to find an any place where people as whole are nice! A little secret being from Michigan, I pick the people from this state over Michiganders any day, since most people in Michigan are very uptight compared to its surrounding neighbor in terms of being more laid back! I even talk to many people who didn't share my own views! I also apologize to those people at the fair that saw me and were curious I didn't get to speak to but saw me! I may not look friendly, but I am! One of my favorite states! Sorry I forgot to take a picture at the fair yesterday this one was in Chicago. One of my favorite states! But Illinois you impressed me!

OPTIMISM • CONNECTION • PRIDE

Hey Greater Peoria!

Do you ever feel discouraged by a lot of what you read in social media and news about Peoria?

Us too.

But what if you could make a ripple in the norm and take 1 small action to make Greater Peoria a more positive place?

We'd like to take a moment to introduce ourselves.

Peoria Positive is a community organization that exists to celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations making a difference in the Greater Peoria area by highlighting the good happening at home every day.

Will you be a part of bettering your community?

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592464850854

peoriapositive.il@gmail.com

Send in your fundraisers, your events, your art, the good interaction you had with the cashier at the gas station or the guy at the taco stand. Send us acts of kindness you receive and witness. If it's positive and it's within 30 miles of Peoria, we would love to hear about it!

We look forward to meeting soon!

- NH

Got a mess? Just mess-age us!

Photographer and Historian here, looking for real haunted places in Central Illinois to do some photography. Anywhere within 2 hours of Macomb is my target. Looking more for little known haunted sites

Hi everyone!
I’m planning to explore a bit more locally and was wondering what events are happening in Central Illinois over the next couple of weeks. Festivals, markets, holiday events, community gatherings, anything is fine.

If you know something fun or interesting that’s coming up, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

🎪 IRON SPIRIT PRO WRESTLING RETURNS TO THE SWEET CORN CIRCUS THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!! 🎪

Don’t miss the action-packed entertainment under the blue canopy at our 1pm time slot for both days!!!

And best of all you can enjoy your favorite Iron Spirit Pro talent for FREE FREE FREE!!!!

See you there!