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7 Frequent Customer Complaints About Golden Corral

Buffets are convenient because you can fill up on precisely what you want, rather than picking a general selection from a menu. Golden Corral is known for this focus, as its buffets feature a wide variety of items. The company offers options for any meal of the day, for adults and children, as well as for various nutritional needs. Whether you're keto or vegan, the food chain advertises that you can find something to nosh on.

Schererville, IN · 4d
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Grab Your Keys And Road Trip To This Remote Steakhouse In Indiana For Its Legendary Steaks

If Indiana had a Mount Rushmore of great restaurants, Teibel’s Family Restaurant in Schererville would be carved into that stone with a very large chisel. It’s been quietly serving some of the best steaks in the state from a stone-faced building on a busy road in Lake County, and the people who know about it tend to keep coming back with a loyalty that borders on devotion.

Schererville, IN · 3d
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New Lenox Coming to the Crossroads: Fieldhouse, Hotels … More $$

When the Wintrust Sports Complex two years ago, Mayor Tim Baldermann hoped it would be as successful as they planned. “It already has exceeded our expectations,” Baldermann said. “They say these operations take a few years to break even. This already has paid for itself. We’re in the black.”

New Lenox, IL · 1d
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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Candy Shop Still Makes Its Own Fudge And Caramel Apples In A Nostalgic Little Shop

Caramel apples come with a choice of fruit at one little Illinois candy counter: tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp. That decision alone could stall a family for ten minutes. Then you spot the bear claws, the cheese popcorn, and the chocolate-dipped apricots. The fudge is made in house, the...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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The Humble Indiana Restaurant Dishing Out Wildly Delicious Burgers

There’s a sign outside a little burger joint in Highland, Indiana that reads “Highland’s Best Burger,” and honestly, it’s not bragging if it’s true. Miner Dunn is the kind of place that makes you question every fast food decision you’ve ever made in your life.

Highland, IN · 13d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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Orland Park’s Stellwagen Farm may house bee hives

The buzz around town is to not have buzzing too close to town. The Village of Orland Park is looking at a municipal community beekeeping apiary pilot area and prefers to use Stellwagen Farm for its location. At the Oct. 19 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Recreation and Parks Director...

Orland Park, IL · 2d

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This 24-Hour Indiana Diner Lets You Order a Full Breakfast at 2 in the Morning

Breakfast here costs half price from 8 p.m. to midnight, and the kitchen never closes. That means pancakes at late dinner, skillets at 11 p.m., and a full-priced chicken and waffles craving satisfied at 2 a.m. The ovens and grills stay on all day and all night. Bakers make fresh...

Highland, IN · 1d

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A new Toys “R” Us just opened near Chicago ahead of holiday shopping season—less than 1 hour from downtown

Holiday shopping season is almost upon us, if you can believe it—and one iconic retailer is expanding its footprint in Chicagoland just in time for the rush. Toys “R” Us just launched a new storefront less than one hour from Chicago. Here’s a sneak peek at the new store. Toys “R” Us makes a comeback at Yorktown Center mall Toys “R” Us is now officially open at the Yorktown Center mall in suburban Lombard, Illinois, approximately a 45-minute drive from downtown Chicago. “Did someone say core childhood memory?” wrote Yorktown Center in an Instagram post. While the mall location features a smaller layout than what shoppers may remember from growing up, there’s still no shortage of fun merchandise to explore. One Facebook user who visited the location described it as “like Toys ‘R’ Us and KB Toys had a baby.” Guests can expect to shop all their favorite classic toy brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and Pokémon , plus an array of plush toys, board games, and much more. So whether you’re shopping for a little loved one this holiday season, or just looking to take a walk down memory lane, be sure to head to Yorktown Center and see

Chicago, IL · 13d

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Lansing History: More than a bakery, Calumet Bakery brings old-fashioned sweetness to Lansing

LANSING, Ill. — When Matthew (Matt) G. Pocernich opened his small bakery in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood, Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States. Pocernich had arrived in America from Croatia in the 1920s, and he faced the Depression with hard work and basic baking skills that he turned into a thriving family business that has lasted for three generations.

Lansing, IL · 5d

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Craving Real Paczki? These 8 Illinois Polish Bakeries Fill Them Fresh Every Morning

You might walk past a plain little storefront a hundred times before the smell of warm, sugared dough finally pulls you inside. Then you bite into a pillowy paczki stuffed with jam or cream, and suddenly that ordinary corner feels like a secret you need to protect. Illinois has a...

Illinois · 22h

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Kids join hunt for pumpkin animals at Sand Ridge Nature Center

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — On Halloween afternoon, children crunched over fall leaves as they participated in The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt at Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland. The free event invited families to walk the short Pines Trail loop in search of pumpkins painted and...

South Holland, IL · 23h

thelansingjournal.org

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Photos: Fox Pointe hosts annual Halloween trick or treating

LANSING, Ill. — Superheroes, loraxes, princesses, and dinosaurs, oh my!. Fox Pointe’s annual trick or treating event brought out all sorts of characters on Saturday, Oct. 31 as kids and their families braved long lines for candy, fun, and games. Michelle Henderson, events planner with the Village of...

Lansing, IL · 2d

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Humboldt penguins steal the show again at Brookfield Zoo Chicago as Robin makes public debut

A new Humboldt penguin has joined the colony at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Robin, who hatched on Tuesday, July 7, at the zoo, is now on public view in the Living Coast’s Rocky Shores habitat. According to the Brookfield Zoo Chicago press release, visitors can identify Robin by the black and hot pink band on her left wing.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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7 Illinois Italian Bakeries Serving Fresh Cannoli Worth the Drive

A cannoli shake is a real thing you can order in Illinois, and I can’t stop thinking about it. It comes from a tiny shop built almost entirely around cannoli, right down to the cake and the bite-size versions. That shop isn’t alone in its devotion. Several Italian bakeries...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Prairie View Pantry: Old-World Tradition Meets North Shore Elegance at the New Chicago Suburbs Amish Deli in Northbrook, IL

Nestled amidst the leafy, upscale residential communities and bustling commercial corridors of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Northbrook has long been celebrated for its beautiful parks, exceptional dining culture, and welcoming neighborhood spirit. From its vibrant town center to its deep appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship, the North Shore continually embraces independent establishments that honor authenticity, meticulous food preparation, and genuine connection. Now, local residents, commuters, and regional food enthusiasts have an extraordinary new culinary destination to explore with the grand opening of the Prairie View Pantry Amish Deli. Bringing time-honored Pennsylvania Dutch deli traditions, slow-cured meats, small-batch farm cheeses, and artisanal pantry provisions right to the heart of Cook County, this remarkable specialty market offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional, unhurried craftsmanship.

Northbrook, IL · 8h

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: High-Stakes Tasting, Award-Winning Truths, and Brewery Comedy: Inside The Gourmand Gala, Pulitzer on the Road Exhibition, and Annual Laughter & Comedy Fundraiser

Chicagoland cuts across gastronomic luxury, cultural history, and community laughs this week with three standout experiences across Cook and Will counties. Sample signature bites from over 30 celebrated chefs at Union Station for Culinary Care, explore historic Pulitzer Prize masterworks at Harold Washington Library Center, and enjoy craft beer with live stand-up comedy at Hailstorm Brewing Co. in Tinley Park.

Chicago, IL · 8h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Family-Run Illinois Italian Market Still Bakes Its Bread Fresh And Piles Subs High For Under $10

A 9-inch Italian beef from this deli can show up looking more like a 12-inch one. That’s the kind of generous surprise that gets an old-school Illinois sandwich counter talked about across the city. The beef comes from a family recipe, and it can arrive fully dipped and dripping....

Chicago, IL · 21h

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Three Generations Have Lined Up For The Same Grilled-Onion Polish At This Tiny Illinois Street-Corner Stand

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A plain little counter, a short menu, and a line of hungry people can turn out to be a memory you carry for decades. I went looking for a quick lunch...

Chicago, IL · 7d

NBC Chicago

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One of Chicago's most beloved spots for burgers, hot dogs opens in southwest suburb

One of Chicago's most beloved spots to snag a burger or hot dog opened a new location in a southwest suburb this week. Redhot Ranch opened at 60 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove on Tuesday, bringing a new late-night food option to the area. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until...

Chicago, IL · 1d