Leaf River
Leaf River, IL · Food & Drink
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This Family-Run Illinois Donut Shop Serves Fresh Donuts Until Noon, If They Last That Long
A bright pink donut inspired by Homer Simpson has become a little star at one tiny Illinois shop. Kids ask for it by its cartoon nickname. I can’t blame them, because sprinkles and pink frosting are hard to argue with. The doors open at 6:30 in the morning, seven...
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Kid-Friendly Halloween Cupcake Class by Wicked Sweets
Join Kate from Wicked Sweets at the Roscoe Township Community Center for some spooky cupcake fun! In this hands-on decorating class, you will learn how to create 6 different Halloween-themed designs out of buttercream frosting and candy on top of 6 vanilla cupcakes. All materials and aprons will be provided,...
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Illinois' Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Spot Is Guy Fieri Approved
Guy Fieri visited Paradise Pup in Des Plaines, Illinois, on an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" and praised their Char Cheddar Burger as one of the best he's ever had. If there's anyone who can recognize a great burger joint, it's the mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri, who...
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New restaurant coming to former Hooters in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new locally owned restaurant is preparing to take over a former Hooters that has been vacant for more than a year. Owners Ismael Lopez and Mauricio Gonzalez Chavez have started renovations to the property they’re leasing at 6904 Argus Drive, which is off Perryville Road on the city’s east side. They plan to turn it into Casa Tequilas, a Mexican restaurant that will also feature a variety of mixed drinks and cocktails.
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This Illinois Restaurant Dishes Out A $13.95 Buffet So Amazing You Will Want To Tell Everyone
Somewhere in Niles, Illinois, there’s a buffet that makes you question every dining decision you’ve ever made in your life. Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet is the kind of place that turns a regular Tuesday into something worth talking about at work the next morning. Let’s...
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Walmart Perishable DC In IL Electrified Ahead Of 2027 Opening
Walmart‘s new perishable grocery distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois, has taken a key step toward its 2027 opening, with utility ComEd energizing the high-voltage substation and electric infrastructure that will power the facility. The 1.2 million-square-foot center will process and distribute fresh and frozen products to Walmart stores throughout...
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2 new quick-service restaurants coming to former bank building in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK — Two new quick-service restaurants are coming to the vacant former Illinois Bank & Trust building at 1515 West Lane Road. Qdoba and Dave’s Hot Chicken are planning to lease space from First Midwest Group, which owns the building and has begun renovations to transform the space for two restaurants.