Central Illinois ice cream shop prepares to close for the season

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EUREKA – The season is coming to a close at Uncle Bob’s Homemade Ice Cream. The storefront announced Labor Day will be its last day for the 2025 season.

The Aug. 28 Facebook post encouraged customers to keep an eye out for weekend specials and added: “Although our Eureka Storefront is seasonal, our ice cream is still available year round in local grocery stores, shops, and restaurants!”

Uncle Bob’s Homemade Ice Cream – situated at 409 E. Center St. in Eureka – has secured the title of best ice cream establishment in Peoria’s Official Community’s Choice Awards for multiple years running.

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