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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 · 2d
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Popular pizza joint in Wisconsin closes one location

KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) -- A popular Wisconsin eatery for pizza and Italian fare has closed its Kenosha location. According to a social media post, Oakfire Pizza & Italian will be closing its Kenosha doors next Thursday, November 12. No reason was given for the closure, with the business urging others...

Kenosha, WI · 6d
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Over 5,000 Big Macs Sold in 2 Hours at This Wisconsin McDonald's

A Beloit, Wisconsin McDonald's sold more than 5,000 Big Macs in just two hours.

Beloit, WI · 6d

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Holiday Sweets Season Arrives at Ethereal in Woodstock, Illinois

Some of the best treats in Illinois hide behind doors you might walk right past on a cold afternoon. You step inside expecting a quick coffee, and suddenly the smell of warm chocolate wraps around you like a scarf. Before you know it, you are holding a box of tiny...

Woodstock, IL · 2d
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Restaurant in Janesville to close its doors

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A popular restaurant in Janesville has announced it is closing its doors. In a social media post, Rockin Rob’s explained they will be closing their dine-in, take-out and delivery services. “Over the past year and a half, we have met so many people, shared and...

Janesville, WI · 12d

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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Schaumburg, Illinois You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Schaumburg, Illinois — a place where the prairie wind still whispers through the maples, where glass towers rise beside old farmhouses, and where every block hums with the stories of families who’ve called this place home for generations and newcomers drawn by the promise of something better. Here, the laughter of children echoes from sprawling parks, the scent of barbecue and biryani drifts through neighborhoods, and the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of festivals, shopping sprees, and the quiet pride of those who built something from nothing.

Schaumburg, IL · 5d

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Aurora Casino Hosts Anderson Humane's 60th Birthday Bash This Saturday

Anderson Humane is marking 60 years of pulling stray cats, surrendered dogs and injured wildlife off the streets of the Fox Valley with a Diamond Jubilee Gala this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the new Hollywood Casino in Aurora. The evening includes silent and live auctions, food and an open bar, all built around a single message: six decades of local animal rescue deserve a party.

Aurora, IL · 1d

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Sodering at Old Bugsy’ Bar & Sports, Then, Sports Lounge Resulted from Pipe Sodering

From the McHenry Township Fire Protection DistrictRoute 120 Restaurant Fire Determined to Be Accidental. Route 120 Restaurant Fire Determined To Be Accidental. McHenry, IL. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District has determined that the October 21, 2026, fire at a vacant restaurant in the 2300 block of Route 120 was accidental and resulted from the soldering of pipes by workers inside the building that day.

Mchenry, IL · 2d

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This 1950 Wooden Kiddie Coaster Was Saved At Auction And Still Thrills Kids At Six Flags In Gurnee, Illinois

A wooden kiddie coaster that once sold at auction is still rattling along in northern Illinois. It first carried riders in 1950, back when grandparents were the ones gripping the lap bar. The little ride nearly vanished when its original park closed in 2009. Instead, a much bigger park scooped...

Gurnee, IL · 8d

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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.

Illinois · 3d

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South Elgin animal shelter takes in 17 chinchillas rescued from facility in Ohio

A local rescue is helping find homes for more than a dozen chinchillas taken from a breeding facility in Ohio.

South Elgin, IL · 3d

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Elgin Backs $2M Deal to Turn 1942 Woolworth Building Into Rooftop Dining Hub

The old Woolworth building at 31 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin has sat as city office space and storage for decades, generating no property or sales tax revenue. That could soon change after the Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval this week to a redevelopment plan that would turn the two-story building into a destination featuring a fine-dining restaurant, a neighborhood market, and a sports bar with a rooftop patio.

Elgin, IL · 2d

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Stage Buzz: The Afghan Whigs, Genesis Owusu, Master P, Patti LaBelle

Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu is one of the game’s most innovative artists. His critically acclaimed third album, Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, highlights Owusu’s skill at fusing hip hop with elements of metal, pop, soul, electronic, dance, and punk to create a one-of-a-kind sound that’s hard to pin down. In support of his latest album, Owusu will perform a sold-out show with After Louise at Empty Bottle on Tuesday, November 10.

Waukegan, IL · 1d

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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 · 4d

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Popular Chicago chain known for its hot dogs set to close locations

The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide Getty/iStock To be frank, fans of a popular Chicago -style hot dog chain may not relish this news. Portillo’s plans to close a “mid-to-high single-digit number” of underperforming restaurants outside the Chicago area, mostly by the end of the year, CEO Brett Patterson announced Thursday. The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide. It said it looked at each restaurant’s sales, operating costs and expected future performance before deciding which ones to close. The company has not yet announced the affected locations. “This will improve portfolio quality, strengthen returns on invested capital and reflect our commitment to disciplined growth,” Patterson said. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago (Getty/iStock) Portillo’s plans to put more focus on its existing restaurants and take a more careful approach to opening new locations, particularly in unfamiliar markets. Patterson said the chain

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Newly opened NW café vandalized with racial slurs, owner says

Chicago, IL · 5h

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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 · 5d

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Swedish Pancakes With Lingonberries Still Anchor Breakfast At This Andersonville Diner In Chicago, Illinois

A Viking breakfast in Illinois comes with falukorv sausage, eggs, potatoes, and thin Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberries. That combination alone made me sit up straight. The room matches the plate. Swedish folk art fills the walls, and whimsical tablecloths cover small tables in a cozy blue and yellow space.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 1d