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These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

Peoria, IL · 2d
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Seven Illinois Pizza Taverns Have Been Cutting Squares For Regulars Since The 7s

Ask anyone who grew up around Chicago how pizza should be sliced, and there is a good chance they will say squares, not triangles. Tavern-style pizza, with its cracker-thin crust and party-cut pieces, has been a neighborhood staple across Illinois for generations, and a handful of family-run spots have been serving it to the same loyal crowds for decades.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Belvidere To Champaign, Illinois Barbecue Rivals Texas And Memphis

Illinois has some seriously good barbecue tucked away in small towns and Chicago neighborhoods, but most people don't realize it's even there.

Belvidere, IL · 6d

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Illinois Grocery Shoppers Are Going to Want These Thanksgiving Money-Saving Tips

Grocery prices are getting ridiculous, and Thanksgiving dinner isn't cheap. Here are five ways Illinois families can save money without sacrificing their favorite holiday foods.

Illinois · 1d

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 3d

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Families Pile Into Cozy Booths At These 7 Illinois Pancake Houses

One Illinois pancake house serves its giant flapjacks inside a curved metal Quonset hut. Another has been flipping pancakes around the clock, day and night, since the 1960s. I love that detail. A late-night pancake craving can actually be answered in this state, no waiting for sunrise required. The rest...

Illinois · 19h

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12 Illinois Restaurants Land On OpenTable's Top 100 In America For 2026

Twelve Illinois spots landed on OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, and every one of them sits right here in Chicago.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Winners announced for the 2026 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge has wrapped up and the winning chefs have been presented awards. Winners were chosen by Springfield residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the Challenge. Winner List:. Papi's Pizza Pub: 1st, Best Appetizer – No Mis-Steak Cheddar Fries.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Coffee Shines at Javapalooza!

Javapalooza is brewing across southwest Illinois through the end of November! In the Lifestyle Kitchen, sponsored by More for Less Remodeling, guests share how to explore participating coffee shops, enter the app challenge and vote in a latte art competition. Plus, Whitney Young from Roasters makes an iced latte!

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois Hemp Act regulates sale of certain drinks

Some Illinois businesses are paying close attention to a new law that will affect what drinks they can sell. Under the Illinois Hemp Act, any consumable or hemp-derived product, including drinks, containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is banned from bars, taprooms, restaurants and convenience and grocery stores. They can only […]

Illinois · 23h

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This Unassuming Illinois Pizzeria Serves Sausage Pizza So Good It Should Almost Be Illegal

Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved. That pie still comes out of a small, homey pizzeria on a quiet suburban street in Illinois. The crust edge gets so dark and caramelized that it looks almost burnt. It isn’t. That crunchy, cheesy rim is the whole point, and the sausage on top is a house blend.

Illinois · 9d

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The Illinois Bulk Food Store Where Shoppers Find Dry Goods And Spices At Great Prices

Fresh hot donuts show up once a month at a little country grocery that also sells chicken feed and goat feed. That combo alone made me curious. Then I learned the shelves are stacked with bulk spices, flours, beans, and baking supplies. The store sits on a quiet rural road...

Fulton County, IL · 10d

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12 States Famous for Surprisingly Unusual Sandwiches

Somewhere in Massachusetts, people put chow mein noodles and gravy on hamburger buns. In Illinois, a sandwich comes buried under French fries and cheese sauce. And in Mississippi, pig ears are a longtime sandwich filling. These aren’t novelty foods created for social media. They’re regional traditions with histories stretching back...

Illinois · 5d

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These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Illinois · 1d

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Cold Nights Call For These 7 Illinois Supper Clubs With Crackling Fireplaces

When the Illinois wind starts biting, a long dinner beside a real fireplace starts sounding like a smart plan. Supper clubs have always been about slowing down, with steaks, seafood, relish-tray nostalgia, and the kind of service that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. This list rounds up seven...

Illinois · 3d

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5 Smart Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner in Illinois

Thanksgiving dinner is getting more expensive, but Illinois families don't have to break the bank. Here are five easy ways to save money on this year's holiday feast.

Illinois · 1d

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This Tiny Illinois Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Piles The Plates High

A giant Phillips 66 shield hangs on a diner wall in central Illinois, and nobody is pumping gas. The license plates and old stoplights hanging nearby make the scene even more curious, like a garage that switched careers. Calling the decor themed would be a little off, since themed suggests...

Peoria, IL · 4d

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Families Drive From Every Corner Of Illinois To Load Their Plates At This Old-Fashioned All-You-Can-Eat Spot

Bread arrives at the table with a knife standing straight up in the loaf. That’s how dinner starts at one Illinois steakhouse, and it only gets better from there. Next comes an unlimited salad bar loaded with soup, hot dishes, puddings, and potato salad. Then there are the pies.

Effingham, IL · 6d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Illinois Joint Lands On Global List Of 50 Best Burgers On Earth

One Illinois joint made a list of the 50 best burgers on Earth, rubbing elbows with Tokyo and Dublin.

Illinois · 6d