I stopped at Love's in Ina. They got showers for truckers. Nothing like clean socks to feel human…read moreagain. They used to have this knife collection. Some of those knives looked like they were Wolverine claws or Freddy Krueger's workshop... more Freddy Kroger. It's gone now. Safer, but less weird. They've also got local beef jerky and stuffed animal heads... taxidermy-style. Pacadermy, I call it. Nothing like a road trip snack with a staring raccoon to keep you company. Clean place, fuel works, snacks are good, showers are great. Left feeling refreshed, slightly unnerved, and craving possum jerky.

This Love's is off I-57, east of Saint Louis. As with all Love's, it is easily accessible from the…read moreInterstate with any type of vehicle as they have clear signage to separate cars from trucks with wide entrances and plenty of parking. After using the restrooms (Mrs. K. said the ladies room was clean), we filled a cup of coffee and added our usual stuff. Good quality coffee and many options for snacks to go with it. This Love's has a dog park as well which is quite nice. Just be aware that it's only a three foot high fence. [Review 305 of 2025 - 221 in Illinois - 23867 overall]

Once again, it's hard to beat the Love's fuel price when you can scan their barcode and get 10c off…read moreper gallon. Fuel is my biggest expense these days so it's great to save here and there! This is a nice Love's with the usual clean restroom (I hit the "green" button when leaving), lots of coffee fixings and add-ins plus plenty of grab-and-go fresh food. Coolers with sodas and juices and water. Gas pump area was clean and it was helpful to have the long sticks on squeegees so that I could clean my entire windshield easily. [Review 574 of 2024 - 191 in Illinois - 21605 overall]

Solid potty stop. Clean restrooms. There is a dog park but it's super close to the road. Plus a…read moreBojangles...winning!

I love Love's Travel Stops. When traveling between Columbus, OH and Denver, Love's is my preferred…read morerefueling spot - both for gas and for personal refueling (restrooms, snacks and cold beverages). Love's are always clean and well stocked. Very consistent and reliable.

This was a decent stop. Yes, Illinois fuel costs more but if you have no choice you can at least…read morescan your Love's barcode and get 10 cents off per gallon. Inside the store, I found plenty of options for snacks and hot dogs. A hot dog with chili and onions and cheese can really hit the spot. And yes, I was burping it for hours! Worth it. Men's room was tidy enough and while it could use some service (a paper towel on the floor, water on the counter), I still hit the green button on the way out. [Review 1279 of 2024 - 206 in Illinois - 22302 overall]

This was a very good stop, easy on and off the highways always a plus…read more The restrooms although dated were clean. Vending is inside. A weird factor is a rear foot bridge that goes to a broken down picnic table. Don't let the kids play back there. The biggest plus are the nice grounds, picnic tables and even a playground. I would stop here again.

After the coffee kicked in, it was time for a stop along I-64. This rest area is nicely shaded…read morethough the trees are still bare this time of year. Restrooms were clean and there is plenty of room for a walk around to stretch. This one is nicer than most. [Review 573 of 2024 - 190 in Illinois - 21604 overall]

Stopped for fill up with gas at 9pm at the Circle K east of interstate 57near the Hardee's. Not…read moreone windshield squeegee station had any liquid to clean our bug filled windshield . Store #1334. After buying a coffee, I told the lady working that not one had anything to clean our windshield and it's a safety hazard to be able to see while driving at nite.She had a rude response, sarcastically, to have a great evening. We then crossed over to the west side of 57 and were able to clean our windshield at the Circle K at 100 Potomac Blvd in Mount Vernon which had full squeegee stations at each pump.

This was a nice pit stop. Bathroom was clean (womens) and clerk was friendly. A one stop for…read moreanything you could need/want. I was hungry for something salty. They had both the large bags and smaller bags of snack items. I opted for a small 2.5 Oz of pork cracklings which I love and usually get on a trip down south. Ironically I'm on my way back North and in IL but there they were and here I was so it looks like I got my pork cracklings after all.

My mother and I attended this lovely church in Mount Vernon, IL. My mom was invited to this church…read moreby various people in Mount Vernon from a worker at her assisted living facility to a young child she met at Vacation Bible School in another church. We were greeted warmly by almost everyone in the church. As we entered the church we were met by the Pastor's wife Iris and various others including the Pastor, Elder Allen Rudd, that stopped some cleaning tasks to welcome us. The church has a very large campus that includes a former school. The sanctuary was fairly large with a large stage across the back with musical equipment in the front and toward one side. Comfortable seats were well spaced allowing my mother's walker to be used and stored by her seat. The Sunday service was a scheduled two hours (11:00am to 1:00pm) with the last 30 to 40 minutes for the sermon. Praise and worship time dominated the first part of the service with skilled musicians and singers leading the congregation in praise songs and special music. Visitors were asked to fill out a card as they entered the church and were welcomed individually later in the service which helped the congregation to know the visitors and to make them feel welcome throughout the service. The church ministered to various members and it was obvious that there are people being helped/healed from various afflictions like drug addiction and health issues. The music was well done with the singers blending well with good harmonies and live music from keyboards, guitars and drums used by the praise band. The pastor clearly knew his way around a base guitar and also had a lovely voice. The sermon was great and based on scripture and the congregation, individuals and the pastor read passages at different points in the service and sermon. The services are also streamed live on Facebook and the church has a Facebook page with pictures and former services that can be watched. The church is filled with all age groups from younger children through seniors with all groups serving in various ways from greeting to music to videoing the service. Food is available at the beginning and end of the services for those who want/need it. We were impressed with the church, it welcomed all races equally and is providing a critical ministry to the Mount Vernon area. We look forward to attending the friendly church again where God is alive and working.

This is an amazing church. The people are loving and welcome you in with warm hugs the spirit and…read morethe presence of God is filled in this church. Every gift is in this church. The praise and worship team and musicians are amazing and the leadership district Elder Allen E Rudd Sr. Is a dynamic preacher.

cheap, quick and easy! there's a lot of machines that are out of order (due to them being…read moreoverstuffed) but once you find one, they're good! The laundry attendant was very nice and answered our questions with the utmost respect. definitely will be coming here again.

Booked online storage via Radical, paid 5 pounds. When we arrived at store, was asked for an extra…read more25 pounds. A total scam. NOT to use storage there for sure!

Is it common practice by this Walgreens location to allow their employees to smoke out front of…read moretheir stores while on break? One, it doesn't look good on the business. Two, she is breaking the law. Three, it's a pharmacy where sick people are walking in and out of all day, do you think they want to be subjected to smoke as they enter and exit?

This place is so convenient and the staff is super friendly! Came here looking for a list of things…read moreI needed at home and was having trouble. The staff was more than happy to help me navigate through everything to find what I needed. Great customer service!