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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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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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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...

Riverside, IL · 5d

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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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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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The Subs At This Old-School Illinois Deli Have Been Worth The Drive Since 1960

Sixty-plus years of slicing deli meat to order. That’s the quiet flex behind one sandwich counter just outside Chicago, where the Italian sub still comes stacked with mortadella, capicola, and Genoa salami. The menu reads like a deli lover’s wish list. There’s mile-high corned beef, pastrami, a sandwich called...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Naperville native’s filmmaking debut shines on silver screen

Naperville native Mary Jane Deer is telling stories on the big screen. Her film “Line Cooks” debuted at the Naples International Film Festival on Oct. 23, in one of two sold-out showings. “I’ve always loved storytelling,” Mary Jane Deer said. “I love how it can connect people and...

Naperville, 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

Secret Chicago

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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 · 23h

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These 7 Illinois Restaurants Serve Mexican Food So Good You’ll Say “Ay Caramba”

Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...

Chicago, IL · 5h

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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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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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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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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 · 4d

Positively Naperville

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 6–8

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city settles into November. Give that jack-o’-lantern a second life at the Naperville Park District’s Pumpkin Smash, catch the final performances of North Central College’s “Fun Home,” and enjoy an evening of soul jazz at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. With […]

Naperville, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie reopens Nov. 11

The Skokie museum has been closed since July 2025. Veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel and up to four family members get in free on opening day.

Skokie, IL · 2d

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This Illinois Holiday Train Takes Families On A Magical Journey Through Christmas Cheer

Santa rides the rails here, and he walks the aisles handing gifts to kids on his good list. The train leaves from a depot built in 1851. That depot is the oldest station in continuous use west of Pittsburgh. The ride lasts about 40 minutes through quiet winter countryside. Hot...

Mchenry County, IL · 7h

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Ringling Bros. Circus Returns to Rosemont With Daredevil Bello Nock, Seven Shows

The Greatest Show on Earth is pitching its tent in Rosemont this weekend, as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings its animal-free reboot to Allstate Arena for seven performances running Friday through Sunday. The production leans on acrobats, trapeze artists and a live DJ rather than elephants or lions, and it's bringing along a seventh-generation daredevil who's made a name for himself well beyond the big top.

Rosemont, IL · 2d

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Rows Of Pinball Machines Fill This Stone Park, Illinois Arcade Where The Games Are Meant To Be Played

Some of the best finds in Illinois hide in buildings you would drive right past without a second look. You pull up to a quiet block, half wondering if you took a wrong turn, and then you hear it: bells, flippers, and the happy clatter of steel balls. Inside waits...

Stone Park, IL · 1d