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USDA Poultry Hotline Illinois Partners

USDA Poultry Hotline

For questions about cooking your bird for Thanksgiving dinner, call the USDA Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
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The Gift of Illinois Foods

Looking for last-minute holiday gifts? Buy local for holiday presents. There are some great gift ideas made in Illinois.

Preservation Board Moves Quincy’s Annual Victorian Christmas Event to May

Tour six of Quincy’s historical and architecturally significant private homes decorated for the holidays during the town’s annual Christmas Candlelight
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Rosemary, a Versatile Winter Herb

Rosemary, a perennial evergreen shrub, can easily be grown in a home or garage during the winter months. The key is to make sure the area is cool and moist.
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Turkey Trivia From Bird Brains to ‘Birdzilla’

An estimated 88 percent of Americans surveyed still serve turkey for Thanksgiving. But do you know your turkey, really? Chew on this turkey trivia.
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Illinois Farmers Send Soy to Afghanistan

A Yorkville, Illinois, soybean farmer was part of a team that helped send soy flour to families in Afghanistan.
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Belgian Chocolatier Piron Makes a Sweet Gift Idea

This holiday season, give the gift of handmade Belgian chocolates from a Chicago area chocolatier.
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Road Rules for Winter Weather

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind if you have to get behind the wheel during icy or snowy weather.
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MarketMaker Grows Farmers Market Resource

MarketMaker, a University of Illinois Extension online marketing program, is growing and adding new features to better serve both farmers and consumers.
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Fritz and Frites: Galena Restaurant Blends French and German Cuisine

Chefs Fred and Karyn Grzeslo opened a small European bistro called Fritz and Frites on Main Street in Galena, Illinois, in 2006, which quickly became the city’s most popular dining destination.