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This Cozy Illinois Polish Café Is A Hidden Comfort Food Haven
Wood Dale isn’t where I usually expect to find deeply traditional European comfort food, but one small Polish restaurant here completely reset that assumption. I found it on a cold afternoon in Illinois, drawn in by the promise of pierogi and the kind of cooking that values patience over presentation.
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When do Ravinia tickets go on sale? What to know about the 2026 season
HIGHLAND PARK - Over the past century, Ravinia has become a summer tradition for music lovers – and this year, it's back with a fresh season of concerts and the debut of the new Hunter Pavilion. The backstory:. Founded in 1904, Ravinia has grown from a small outdoor performance...
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This restaurant in Illinois turns a vintage train car into a surprisingly cozy place to eat
Nestled in the charming town of Barrington, Illinois, Chessie’s Restaurant offers diners an experience quite unlike any other. Housed in a historic building that once served as a train station, Chessie’s features a unique dining room situated inside a beautifully restored 1920s train car. This intriguing setup combined...
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The Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show Returns Feb. 20-22!
It’s back! The 2026 Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show returns the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center, Feb. 20-22. Fishing boats, pontoons, Kayaks, and personal watercrafts fill the complex. This year’s show is sure we have just what you are looking for. Visit with representatives from charters and lodges or buy the latest fishing tackle.. Plus, some of the most experienced Illinois and Wisconsin anglers and guides will be presenting seminars all weekend. Bring the whole family and enjoy the free trout pond, Hawg Trough, and much more!
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People Travel Miles For This Illinois Brunch Café, And Here’s Why
This Illinois brunch café turns an ordinary morning into something you plan your day around. The plates land big, colorful, and unapologetically generous, the kind that make you pause mid-conversation just to take a photo. I remember looking around the room and noticing the same reaction at half the...
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13 Must-Try Mexican Restaurants For Your 2026 Food Bucket List
If you’re after real Mexican food that’ll knock your socks off in 2026, Illinois has got your back. No, I’m not talking about the usual fast food joint guacamole or the same old carne asada. I’m talking about the stuff that makes your taste buds sit up...
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Forest City Rainbow Chorus throws free concert to celebrate Valentine’s Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In the spirit of love, Forest City Rainbow Chorus will hold a special “Love is Love” concert on Saturday in honor of Valentine’s Day. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 14, the Rockford-area chorus will fill Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 3301 Corbridge Ln. for a beautiful afternoon of music, community and connection.
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Yeti Fest carved out winter fun for all ages
Rockton had another visit from the yeti, as he made a memorable arrival on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The yeti checked out trees in Settler's Park as he was spotted by Deputy Chief of Police Justin Jobst. The return of the yeti marked four days of winter fun for all ages....
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Sampling the Stateline: Ned’s Diner
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - WIFR heads to Ned’s Diner near the Winnebago-Boone County line for this week’s Sampling the Stateline. Ned’s Diner is a family-owned restaurant at 2132 U.S. 20 Business, about four miles west of Belvidere and about four miles East of Showplace 16. Owner Artim...
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DeKalb Corn Fest Sound Stage Lineup Announced
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 49th year the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St from August 28th – August 30th!. This year’s lineup has officially...