Road Ranger truck stops.

Road Ranger owns the oldest truck stop in America....Dixie in McLean, IL I-55 exit 145. They have a good buffet. Can always find parking. Fully updated.

http://www.roadrangerusa.com/travelcenters/dixietruckershome.aspx

 

Ya I forgot about that one... They have a ton of Parking as well... If you like Shepards Pie they have a pretty good one.

 

They aren't as nice as a petro or J by any stretch, but they are better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. I've seen two across the U.S. that weren't bad, I know one was in Illinois.

 

were i live here in minonk il has one right off 39 with a woodys and subway attached to it,decent amount of parking if you can navigate around the craters in the lot. i used to wash dishes at the woodys a few months ago before getting hired at UVL. food is alright, but be weary, i told my boss pedro when i worked there about a rat i seen in the kitchen. his response? "OHHHH mighty mouse! i been trying to catch him for years mejo! hes a crafty one!"
two weeks later i quit.

 

I remember that Dixie Truckers Home from 30 years ago. I didn't think it was much of a home even then...

 

South Beloit has a huge lot that you can always find a spot in

 

they suck!!!

 

LOL,

Why? I know the tiny ones in the Chicago area do but besides that?

 

Their old, small, only seen one thats new, and the all look like they haven't been remodeled in 30+ years...

 

Your right... Seems like all the small ones are crap indeed... Some of the bigger ones with restaurants aren't bad though.

Kisawani keeping you busy?