Experience Burger Perfection At This Timeless Old-School Drive-In Hidden Away In Beautiful Illinois

Somewhere in Wood River, Illinois, tucked along a quiet street and covered by a canopy that’s seen more happy customers than most restaurants ever dream of, King Louie’s Drive-In is waiting for you. It’s not hiding exactly, but it’s not shouting either, and that quiet confidence is part...

Southern Illinois Hides 6 Restaurants Worth Driving Hours For Fried Chicken

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A gravel lot, a plain sign, maybe a farmhouse porch, and then a plate of crackling, golden chicken that ruins every drive-thru for you. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet...

This Edwardsville restaurant has some of the best barbecue in US, report finds

A family friendly barbecue restaurant in Edwardsville was recently named one of the best in the nation by National Barbecue News. Doc's Smokehouse was named one of the 28 best "Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America" in National Barbecue News' August guide. The establishment is known for its...

The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Local Food Inspections November 9 - 13

The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between November 9 and 13. November 9 Penn Station- Collinsville 2 (C) The food establishment is not under the operational supervision of a Certified Food Protection Manager that is present at appropriate times. Provide an adequate number of staff with approved training. Reference 2-102.12. PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. FOLLOW UP 11/30 Panera Bread 1156- Collinsville No violations Entree LLC- Maryville No violations November 10 Colton's Steak House & Grill 16 (Pf) Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Wash, rinse, sanitize routinely. Reference 4-601.11. MULTIPLE METAL PANS FOU D STORED STILL DIRTY. PULL DOWN VEGGIE SLICER AND SLIDING SLICER FOUND STORED STILL DIRTY. BOTTOM PORTION OF ICE CHUTE FOUND TO HAVE SOME BLACK BUILD UP. ICE MCHINE WAS SERVICED ON 10/18/26. FOLLOW UP ON 11/20 44 (C) Equipment/Utensils are not properly Air-Dried after cleaning and sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Reference 4-901.11. MULTIPLE DISHES FOUND STACKED WET. CORRECTED BY RE-STACKING 47 (Pf) Food-Contact surface at is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. A food-contact surface that is not smooth and easily cleanable can

This Illinois Seafood Restaurant Lets You Dine Beside Giant Aquariums Filled With Fish

A catfish might stare at you while you eat your catfish. That’s a real possibility at one riverside restaurant in Illinois, where giant aquariums line the dining room walls. The tanks hold fish from the local rivers. Your dinner companions could include whiskered catfish and other big swimmers drifting past the glass.

Prime Rib And Toasted Ravioli At This Old-School St. Louis Steakhouse Keep Missouri Steak Lovers Coming Back

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing for decades. In south St. Louis County, one white-tablecloth steakhouse has built a loyal crowd by serving prime rib, toasted ravioli, and classic steaks the old-fashioned way. A pianist plays in the bar, the holiday decorations draw...

These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Nov. 2-6

All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.

Animal Protective League in need of fosters for dogs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Animal Protective League (APL) needs your help. The animal shelter is seeking fosters for dogs in their care. They currently have more dogs than they can care for, due to their facility being damaged by a tornado in June. The APL has been working with...

FoodieLand, massive food festival, coming to St. Louis region next year

FoodieLand, a massive food festival featuring hundreds of vendors, is coming to the St. Louis region next summer.

Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Grace + Grit Boutique brings size-inclusive fashion and family roots to downtown Alton

Chef Aaron Hickersom of Blue City Smoke shares his food truck, barbecue and private-chef plans

Chef Aaron Hickersom, an Alton native and Navy veteran with nearly 30 years in the culinary industry, joins Brian Trust on Our Daily Show to talk about Blue City Smoke. He describes the inspiration behind the name and his plans for chef-inspired smash burgers, gourmet sandwiches, barbecue and rotating specials.

The Sweet Spot celebrates two years in Highland with unique treats, community connections

Reporter • With Halloween over, The Sweet Spot is getting ready for one of its busiest shopping seasons. Co-owner Dylan Richter said Christmas is especially important for specialty candy shops, as customers buy treats beyond the usual candy aisle. Instead of competing with retailers on everyday brands, The Sweet...

Drive To This Remote Missouri Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Some restaurants are easy to find, and some restaurants are worth finding, and Annie Gunn’s in Chesterfield, Missouri is the rare kind that manages to be both at the same time. You just have to be willing to drive a little, and trust that what’s waiting for you at...

The No-Frills Bakery In Missouri That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

Nobody puts a giant cartoon hand holding a pink sprinkle donut in their shop unless they understand something fundamental about joy. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri understands joy, and it delivers that joy in the form of some of the finest donuts you will ever have the pleasure of eating.

Missouri Seafood Lovers Keep Driving Out To This High Ridge Buffet For Crab Legs, Sushi, And Custom Hibachi

Some people drive across Jefferson County for a ballgame. Others make the trip for a plate stacked with crab legs, a few rolls of sushi, and a hibachi bowl cooked to their own order. In High Ridge, Missouri, one buffet has quietly become the reason families, coworkers, and hungry road-trippers...

The Brass Rail preparing free Thanksgiving meals

O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’re just a few weeks from Thanksgiving and a St. Charles County restaurant is once again planning to feed thousands for the holiday. Every November, hundreds of volunteers prepare and pack meals at The Brass Rail in O’Fallon. Those free meals...

Truck Norris Twisted Eats & Bar in Ellisville to close November 15

Truck Norris Twisted Eats & Bar (15856 Clayton) will permanently close this Sunday, November 15, less than a year after the Ellisville restaurant temporarily shut down following an auto accident that destroyed its food truck. In a six-part Instagram post, owner Todd Norris said the decision came “after a lot...