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Illinois Steak Lovers Settle Into This Woodsy, Low-Lit St. Charles Supper Club for Steak Au Poivre and Saganaki

Some dinners are just meals, and some feel like a trip back to a time when supper clubs ruled the weekend. In St. Charles, Illinois, one steakhouse still runs on that old-school spirit, with dim lights, wood everywhere, and a fireplace that people actually talk about. Locals plan anniversaries here,...

St Charles, IL · 2d
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Kane County, IL Chiropractor Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

Former Batavia chiropractor David Hanson receives six-decade sentence after secretly recording patients.

Kane County, IL · 2d

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Boys Poms Makes an Impact

Boys poms is known for its humorous performance, filled with crowd favorite song choices, amusing dance moves and overall comedy. The boys get together and work with each other to learn rhythm timing and skill sets, all while performing a dance choreographed by LZHS Varsity poms senior class. Starting two weeks before homecoming, the boys spend 3 days a week practicing the dance.

Lake Zurich, IL · 3d
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Drivers Cross State Lines for Old-School Sunday-Supper Fried Chicken at a Gas Station in Gurnee, Illinois

Some of the best meals hide in places you would normally drive right past. I pulled off a busy highway in northern Illinois expecting a quick snack and a tank of gas, and instead found fried chicken that tasted like a family Sunday supper. The crunch, the steam, the warm...

Gurnee, IL · 15h
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“Forever Home” | Anderson Humane’s Fur Babies Of The Week

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/.

Elgin, IL · 2d

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For Two Decades, Illinois Families Have Picked Apples and Eaten Cider Donuts at This McHenry Farm

Some of the best days in Illinois start with a simple plan to grab a bag of apples and end with sticky fingers, a full trunk, and kids who refuse to leave. That is exactly what happens at one farm market tucked along a quiet country road. From the outside...

Mchenry, IL · 6d

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Saint Viator Celebrates 14 College Athletic Commitments

Saint Viator High School celebrated 14 student-athletes at its fall Signing Day on November 11. The students have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at 13 colleges and universities. During the celebration, they took turns at the microphone to announce where they’ll compete next as family members, coaches, friends, and classmates cheered them on.

Arlington Heights, IL · 2d

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‘AI slop’ at Palatine High School raises concerns for artists, environment

Every single day AI usage can be seen, whether it is for commercials, social media content or even advertisements. The AI field was created back in 1956 at a Dartmouth Conference, but didn’t become extremely popular for public consumption until 2022 when OpenAI released. ChatGPT had 1 million users...

Palatine, IL · 3d

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This Unassuming Long Grove, Illinois Candy Shop Still Hand-Dips Chocolates And Bakes Pies Worth The Drive

Some of the best sweets in Illinois hide behind a plain little storefront you could easily walk past. I almost did, until the smell of warm chocolate and apple cider donuts pulled me through the door. What I found was a candy counter full of hand-dipped treats, old-fashioned goodies, and...

Long Grove, IL · 2d

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A Legacy Rooted in Kane County: Honoring Mike Kenyon and 144 Years of Family Farming

For more than 144 years, the Kenyon family has been part of the fabric of Kane County, growing food, producing milk, supporting local families and helping shape the agricultural community. On Nov. 10, the Kane County Board recognized that remarkable legacy with a proclamation honoring Michael (Mike) Kenyon, his family and their longtime farming business.

Kane County, IL · 1d

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Bath Concepts Celebrates New Libertyville Facility with Groundbreaking

Local leaders recently joined to celebrate Principle Construction’s groundbreaking for a new 611,146 sq. ft. manufacturing, warehouse and office facility for Bath Concepts Industries, LLC., a manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs and shower walls, at 1972 Rosenbach Parkway in Libertyville, Illinois. Bath Concepts currently has three facilities spread across Libertyville. The new facility will consolidate existing locations while providing ample room for growth on the 65-acre site, served by a dedicated private roadway. The master plan also paves the way for future expansion, including two additional buildings measuring 50,000 sq. ft. and 260,000 sq. ft.

Libertyville, IL · 1d

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Palatine Retires Rand Road TIF, Freeing Up $5 Million for Schools, Village

Arlington Toyota — Reported Business Tied To Corridor Redevelopment. Palatine council members voted to dissolve the Rand Road Corridor Tax Increment Financing District, a move that will redirect more than $5 million in property taxes to the levies of local taxing bodies once the district winds down at the end of 2026. The district helped reshape a stretch of Rand Road into a retail corridor anchored by Walmart, Target and Arlington Toyota, and its retirement closes out more than two decades of village-led redevelopment along that strip.

Palatine, IL · 1d

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This No-Frills Illinois Restaurant Serves Made-From-Scratch Comfort Food That Would Make Grandma Jealous

Somewhere in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a little restaurant called Scratchboard Kitchen is quietly making food so good it feels almost unfair to the rest of the suburbs. If you’ve ever bitten into something and immediately thought, “Wait, who made this and why aren’t they famous yet?”, then you already understand exactly what this place is about.

Arlington Heights, IL · 4d

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Inside This Illinois Bin Store, Prices Drop Every Day Until The Shelves Get Restocked

Every bin in this store gets cheaper each day the doors open, and the bottom price eventually lands near pocket change. That’s the whole game, so you show up, dig, and decide how long you can stand to wait. The boxes come mostly from Amazon and Target truckloads. That...

Aurora, IL · 1d

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Libertyville Baseball Coach Matt Thompson Shares Insight on Tennessee Signee Brady Buenik

Libertyville High School baseball coach Matt Thompson shares insight into what Tennessee baseball is getting with Brady Buenik.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Overpriced Shawarma in Buffalo Grove

When you move to a new neighborhood, one of the most exciting things is discovering the local restaurant scene. My wife and I recently relocated to Chicago’s northern suburbs, and we’ve been eager to explore the dining options around our new home.

Buffalo Grove, IL · 1d

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Online grocery sales rise 20.7% in third quarter

Brick Meets Click finds firm demand for food delivery.

Barrington, IL · 1d

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Wheeling Apartment Complex Sells for $63 Million as Suburban Rents Keep Climbing

Foxboro Apartments, a sprawling residential complex at 470 Foxboro Drive in Wheeling, has sold for roughly $63 million, the latest sign that suburban Chicago's apartment market keeps drawing investor interest even as new construction lags behind demand. The nine-building property has spent the past several years quietly undergoing renovations, and now it's changed hands again in a deal that underscores just how tight the Chicago suburbs' rental market has become.

Wheeling, IL · 1d

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Road salt can hurt the environment. Carol Stream sees success with alternative.

Conventional road salt is great for keeping roads safe in winter, but not for the environment. An Illinois conservation group has an alternative, and officials in Carol Stream say it's working.

Carol Stream, IL · 13h

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New football coaches join cougar Athletics

On the first offensive play of the game against Grayslake North on Aug.21, the Cougars were set up in an old-school triple option. Then, out of nowhere, the players scattered on the field, setting up a whole different offensive playbook that caught the opposing team entirely off guard. That one...

Vernon Hills, IL · 2d