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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 · 7d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 6d
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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 · 3d
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This Unassuming Illinois Pizzeria Serves Sausage Pizza So Good It Should Almost Be Illegal

Anthony Bourdain called one pan pizza the only deep dish he ever loved. That pie still comes out of a small, homey pizzeria on a quiet suburban street in Illinois. The crust edge gets so dark and caramelized that it looks almost burnt. It isn’t. That crunchy, cheesy rim is the whole point, and the sausage on top is a house blend.

Illinois · 7d

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A new free holiday food festival is coming to Chicagoland this Christmas season—less than 1 hour from downtown

The holidays in Chicago are almost here, and we’ve got another fun-filled event for you to keep on your radar that’s sure to put you in the spirit of the season. The inaugural Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival is taking over Northwestern University’s Ryan Field from November 27 through December 27. Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun. The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at Ryan Field The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will bring a full month of seasonal eats, artisan vendors, and Christmas cheer to The Village at Ryan Field. The Village is a walkable outdoor district adjacent to Ryan Field with 6 pavilions hosting pop-ups from popular local restaurants. The holiday food festival will feature seasonal bites from the likes of Publican Quality Bread, Frontera, Gibson’s Steakhouse, and others. Guests can warm up with a festive cocktail or beer at the Holiday Hall bar, complete with toasty fireplaces and beer garden-style seating. After grabbing something to eat, guests can explore a quaint holiday vendor market, with gifts and stocking stuffers galore. The Village will be decked out with holiday lights and decorations making for some unforgettable photo ops. And the best part?

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Drive Across Illinois Just To Try The Gloriously Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Legendary Deli

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you make a pilgrimage to, and Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen in Skokie, Illinois, falls firmly and unapologetically into the second category. Pack a bag if you have to. The drive is worth it. When you arrive at Kaufman’s,...

Skokie, IL · 8d

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Since 1938, Russell’s Barbecue In Elmwood Park Has Served Beef Sandwiches From The Same Pit

Some families pass down recipes, and some pass down a favorite booth. Just west of Chicago, there is a barbecue counter where grandparents, parents, and kids have all ordered the same beef sandwich across many decades. The place opened in 1938, long before drive-thrus and self-serve soda machines were common,...

Elmwood Park, IL · 5d

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This 1927 Illinois Movie Palace From Groundhog Day Still Shows Films With Free Popcorn Refills

I only meant to grab a quick matinee in a small Illinois town, maybe a soda to sip along the way. Then I looked up and saw a painted dome glowing over my seat, and my plans for a forgettable afternoon fell apart. My popcorn bucket kept getting refilled for...

Woodstock, IL · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Shoreline Reflections Opens a Lake Michigan Home to Water and Light

Builder:Jacob Goldberg, Goldberg General Contracting, Inc. Robbins Architecture designed Shoreline Reflections for a site with nearly 400 feet of frontage on Lake Michigan in Highland Park, Illinois, taking water, light, and the horizon as the main references for the house. Architect Celeste Robbins led the design, with interiors by Andrea Goldman Design and landscape architecture by Mariani Landscape.

Highland Park, IL · 22h

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Fall Out Boy announce Soldier Field show on new ‘Twilight of the Punks' tour

After several days of cryptic teases, Fall Out Boy has officially announced their next world tour will make a stop at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The “Twilight of the Punks” tour will feature the iconic band alongside The Offspring, Good Charlotte and The Story So Far, and it will span the world next year, according to a press release.

Chicago, IL · 12h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Illinois Holocaust Museum set to reopen this week after renovations

After closing for more than a year to remodel, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen its Skokie location Wednesday with new exhibits and improved visitor experiences. “When the world feels in crisis, people look to history for lessons on resilience, on survival, on how to navigate tough...

Skokie, IL · 10h

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Why Brothers K outlasted the Starbucks across the street

Brothers K Coffee owner John Kim can set his watch just by looking out from behind the counter of his coffee shop and seeing who’s there. “To the hour, I can predict who’s coming in and when,” Kim said, estimating that between 70% and 80% of his customers are regulars.

Evanston, IL · 2d