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Dozens Of Crumbl Cookie Locations Closing, Including Some In Illinois

Cookie chain Crumbl is closing about 60 stores nationwide.

Illinois · 23d

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Best Of Springfield 2026 Intro

Every year, we ask our opinionated readers to tell us about their favorite people, places and things in the Springfield area. Over the decades we’ve been doing this, we’ve continued to tweak both the process and the results issue to try to keep things fresh and interesting. This...

Springfield, IL · 13d
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What Keeps Springfield Coming Back To Charlie Parker’s Diner Inside A Quonset Hut?

Some of the best breakfasts in Illinois are served under a curved metal roof that looks more like a storage shed than a restaurant. In Springfield, one of these buildings draws a line out the door almost every morning, and it closes before most people finish their lunch break. Locals...

Springfield, IL · 18d
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This Unassuming Illinois Amish Bulk Store Sells Spices, Noodles, And Baking Supplies For A Fraction Of Grocery Prices

Spend enough at one Amish country checkout, and they might hand you a bag of homemade noodles for free. That little thank-you tells you a lot about the store. It’s friendly, practical, and serious about feeding families well. The shelves hold bulk spices, flours, grits, cornmeal, and dry baking...

Illinois · 14d
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10 Illinois Pizza Places That Locals Swear Serve The Best Slices In The State

Folded in half, dripping a little, and held over a paper plate, a great slice of pizza can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a small celebration. Illinois is famous for deep dish, but plenty of locals will tell you the real magic happens one slice at a time. From college-town...

Illinois · 24d

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This Award-Winning Gold Coast Spot Serves Illinois' Best Wings on a 42-Piece Tower

Forty-two wings, stacked on a metal tower, four sauces going at once. That’s the Gameday Tower at Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap in Chicago, and it’s also the fastest way to end any argument about the best wings in Illinois. The Gold Coast corner tavern at 41 E. Superior St. has been serving bone-in, boneless, and […]

Chicago, IL · 19d

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Illinois Has a New Japanese Grocery Store Packed With Seafood, Bento Boxes, and Treats Straight From Japan

A Japanese grocery store in the Chicago suburbs just got a major upgrade, and the food court alone gives me a reason to visit. We’re talking sushi, steaming bowls of udon, Japanese curry, and bento boxes, all under one roof. Tensuke Market and Food Court recently moved into a...

Elk Grove Village, IL · 20d

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Locals Swear The Best Horseshoe Sandwich In Illinois Comes From This Springfield Diner

Springfield gave the world Abraham Lincoln’s law office, and it also gave the world a sandwich that hides its bread under a mountain of fries and cheese sauce. The horseshoe is open-faced, stacked high, and very serious business in the Illinois capital. Plenty of kitchens in town make one,...

Springfield, IL · 22d

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2 Illinois spots on a list of America's best burritos. Here's where they are

Two Illinois restaurants earned spots on a national ranking of America's best burritos, with both located in Chicago. The Infatuation highlighted standout meats and signature preparations at each spot. Here are key takeaways:. The July 8 report from The Infatuation, "The 23 Best Burritos in America," named Diego and Xocome...

Chicago, IL · 14d

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This Humble Little Illinois Restaurant Serves Some of the Most Heavenly Pancakes You’ll Ever Taste

A little train runs along the counter here, and kids can watch food roll right up to them. That alone would earn my attention. Then I learned the place also serves blueberry and lemon curd pancakes. The menu gets even more tempting from there. Cinnamon roll pancakes, apple pancakes, crepes,...

Illinois · 14d

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Ribbon cutting for Golden Yolk Café

After spending more than a decade working at his uncle’s restaurants in Decatur, Timmy Islami has stepped out on his own at the Golden Yolk Café at the corner of Stevenson and Baker Drive. The café, which will celebrate its recent opening with an official ribbon cutting on...

Springfield, IL · 14d

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This Illinois Mexican Restaurant Sets Out An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet On Wednesdays And Fridays

Two days a week, a festive Mexican spot in the Chicago suburbs rolls out an all-you-can-eat buffet. Wednesday and Friday are the magic words here. Mark them on the fridge calendar. The regular menu is no slouch either. Dinners can come with a cup of chicken soup, plus chips and...

Addison, IL · 15d

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Illinois Locals Will Drive Across Town For The Italian Beef At These 8 Spots

Ask ten people in Illinois where to get the best Italian beef, and you might start a friendly argument that lasts all afternoon. This sandwich is a big deal here, with thin slices of seasoned beef piled on a roll, dipped in gravy, and topped with sweet peppers or spicy giardiniera.

Illinois · 15d

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5 Illinois Seafood Spots Where Fried Lake Perch Comes Piled High On The Platter

One Chicago fish counter has been frying seafood since 1933. That’s older than sliced bread being a household habit, and it’s still at it. Lake perch has deep roots in Illinois. Those small, sweet fillets fry up fast and crisp, which may explain why fish markets keep them on the menu decade after decade.

Illinois · 14d

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At This Train-Themed Diner In Illinois, Your Lunch Arrives By Little Locomotive

I almost drove right past it, a tiny building with a neon sign that looked like it had been waiting since my grandparents were kids. Then I heard a whistle, and a burger rolled by on a toy train. Some of the best food stops in Illinois hide in plain...

Des Plaines, IL · 18d

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This Illinois Cafe Serves Pancakes, Burgers, and Desserts With Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Options

The flour for the pancakes here can get ground right in the building. That alone made me stop scrolling and start planning a drive. This family-run cafe keeps three separate menus: regular, vegan, and gluten-free. There’s no grill and no fryer, yet the menu still lists burgers, waffles, and crispy unfries.

Illinois · 15d

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This Family-Run Illinois Kitchen Serves Thai Boat Noodles Like You’d Find On The Streets Of Bangkok

Fried chicken skin shares a menu with Bangkok-style boat noodles at one cheerful Thai kitchen in Illinois. The restaurant’s name even translates to ‘full’ in Thai, which feels like a bold promise to make. Those noodles go by Kuay Tiew Ruea, a dark, herb-heavy bowl with old...

Chicago, IL · 13d

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10 Illinois Gluten-Free Bakery Stops With Treats Worth The Trip This Fall

Funnel cakes every Friday, made in a bakery where wheat flour isn’t allowed through the door. That one detail sent me down a very delicious rabbit hole across Illinois. What I found surprised me. One shop in this lineup started in a home kitchen in 2015. Another bakes in...

Illinois · 14d

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We Ranked The Best Fried Chicken In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The List

One Illinois chicken joint has no restroom, takes no reservations, and still tends to have a wait. That tells you plenty about the chicken. Another spot on this list sits right on old Route 66. Its chicken wears a coating made with bread crumbs and cracker meal, and I love that stubborn little detail.

Illinois · 16d