The Whistle Stop

06/18/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday. See you all next week! Have a safe weekend.

06/17/2026

Thursday, June 18th from 11a-6p (618-713-2590)
104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949
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*Meatloaf w/2 Sides $13.00
*Chicken Salad Sandwich on Homemade Bread $6.00 (Add a Side for $3.00)
SIDES: Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Fried Okra, Cucumbers & Onions, Italian Pasta Salad or Potato Salad.
**GIFT SHOP OPEN INSIDE AND FURNITURE STORE OPEN NEXT DOOR!**

06/17/2026

Stock up on Ice for your weekend getaways, cookouts, parties etc. 10lb bag for only $2.00! Open Wednesday & Thursday 11a-6p; Friday 11a-8p.
("The Locomotive Express Dining" Building located at 104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949)

06/16/2026

Wednesday, June 17th from 11a-6p (618-713-2590)
104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949
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*Large Fried Shell Taco Salad $13.00
*JUMBO Burrito $5.00 Rice/Beans/Cheese (Add Beef $1.50)
*Tuna Salad Sandwich on Homemade Bun $6.00 (Add Fries $3)
*Chicken Salad Sandwich on Homemade Bun $6.00 (Add Fries $3)
**GIFT SHOP INSIDE AND FURNITURE STORE NEXT DOOR OPEN!!**
COME CHECK OUT SOME NEW FURNITURE PIECES KIRK'S BEEN WORKING ON!

06/11/2026

Friday, June 12th from 11a-8pm (618-713-2590)
104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949
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*2pc Fried Fish w/Hushpuppies, Fries & 1 Side $14.00
*Fried or Grilled Shrimp w/Hushpuppies, Fries & 1 Side $16.00
*BBQ w/Fries & 1 Side $13.00
SIDES: COLESLAW, FRIED OKRA or CUCUMBERS & ONIONS
**GIFT SHOP OPEN AND FURNITURE STORE**

06/10/2026

Thursday, June 11th from 11a-6p (618-713-2590)
104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949
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*Italian Beef Sandwich on Homemade Bread $11.00
*Italian Beef Sandwich w/Fries $14.00
*Lasagna w/Homemade Garlic Sticks $13.00
*Deviled Eggs 6 for $4.00
**GIFT SHOP AND FURNITURE STORE OPEN**

06/10/2026

Tex Mexican platter!!!! Come get one and don't leave hungry!

06/10/2026

**Hey Southern Illinois!!** Come out Saturday, July 11th for our Vendor Flea Market and our Community Celebration of America's 250th!! Vendors start at 11am. The Whistle Stop Food Trailer will serve food from 11a-4p. Hurst Fire Department & HCAP doing Water Fun in the Park from 11am-1pm with Lunch provided for the Kids!! Hot Dogs donated by Masons. DJ Ted with music, Fun and Games in the Park. Evening food served from 5pm-6pm in the Park. Also plan to attend the Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6pm. Hope to see you all there!! Mark your Calendars for a day of Celebration and Fun here in Hurst Park on Bush Ave.!!!

06/09/2026

Wednesday, June 10th from 11a-6p (618-713-2590)
104 N.Bush Ave., Hurst, Il. 62949
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*TEX MEX PLATTER (Regular Burrito, Soft Beef Taco, Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa $11.00
*JUMBO BURRITO (Rice/Beans/Cheese) $5.00 (Add Beef $1.50)
*Chicken on the Beach $12.00
*Egg Salad Sandwich on homemade bread $5.00
**And as always on our Regular Menu we have Senior/Kid's Meals**

06/08/2026