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9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

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Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware, Newton, IL

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware. They offer hardware supplies, appliances, and services including plumbing and remodeling.… Read More

10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Illinois for 2025!

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Niemerg's Steakhouse & Brass Rail Lounge, Effingham, IL

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a chicken lunch and dinner, which are both served with salad or soup, vegetable, and potato. Their country… Read More

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Illinois!

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Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course, Mount Carmel, IL

Mount Carmel is very proud of their 18-hole course, which has some of the best greens in the tristate area. They host many tournaments here and the staff is always welcoming to locals and out-of-town… Read More

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

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Two-Story Outhouse, Gays, IL

On a patch of green grass in a small park stands a two-story outhouse. This historic outhouse in Gays was once connected to two-story apartments, but the apartments were eventually demolished. The… Read More

9 Best Candy Shops in Illinois!

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Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL

Located in Tuscola, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen isn’t your ordinary candy store. They hand-dip their chocolates and have an old-time soda fountain. They’re known for their butter creams,… Read More

The 8 Best Markets in Illinois!

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Shady Crest Farm Market, Arthur, IL

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many homemade products. You’ll find fresh produce, deli meats, and cheeses, baked goods such as… Read More

8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Yoder's Kitchen, Arthur, IL

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items and a buffet, which includes a salad bar and dessert station. Popular menu items include the fried… Read More

10 Best Spa Hotels in Illinois

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Oak Terrace Resort, Pana, IL

However you like to vacation, you’ll find it at Oak Terrace Resort. Guests at the resort’s private villas, lodge, or RV park can take advantage of countless amenities like a fishing pond,… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Illinois!

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Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon, IL

Give your inner artist a chance to play at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. Located in Mt. Vernon, this art center features a variety of art exhibits as well as classes so you can make some art of… Read More

10 Best Shopping Outlets in Illinois

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Times Square Mall, Mt. Vernon, IL

Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon doesn’t have the chaotic crowds of Times Square in New York City, but it’s just as worthy of a visit - albeit for different reasons. With stores like Hobby… Read More

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Stoy, Illinois. You can view Stoy venues that host many Stoy IL events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Stoy page on Zillow. Currently Stoy has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $112,000. More real estate facts about Stoy: The number of properties currently for sale in Stoy is 2. The median homes for sale listing price is $112,000. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Stoy consisting of 1 with an average listing price for these house of $195,000. Out of the 1 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Stoy is $65,000. Interest rates for Stoy are at historic lows as well.

Stoy Illinois has a latitude of 38.99649810791 and a longitude of -87.833999633789. View the full profile

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