Ice Cream Shop Celebrates 100 Years, James Beard Award-Winning Chefs To Open Eatery: Good News, Illinois

At Illinois Patch, we're all about celebrating the things that bring our readers joy. There's perhaps no better guaranteed bringer of joy than ice cream. This week, Patch Senior Editor Lorraine Swanson's article celebrating the 100th birthday of Original Rainbow Cone is just one of the sweet stories we're spotlighting in our Good News, Illinois roundup.

Local Lemont Author Starts Business To Help Other Independent Authors

Storyhound Publishing aims to help authors self-publish their work.

Buffalo Grove Police Therapy Dog Earns Crisis Response Certification

Grady and Deputy Police Chief Brian Spolar are among 19 certified therapy canine teams in Illinois.

Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Opens On Route 59: 'Bake & Bite Is A Wonderful Addition'

Back in April, Patch revealed that Shorewood would get a Bake & Bite restaurant along Route 59 that will offer Bahn Mi, bowls and wings.

New Restaurant Opening In Downtown Evanston From James Beard Award-Winning Chefs: Report

The husband-and-wife chef duo plans a Midwestern restaurant in downtown Evanston with brunch, coffee and dinner.

Still No End To The Rainbow As Original Rainbow Cone Celebrates Big 100 At Original Locale

Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years with BOGO specials Aug. 3-9, and a special party on Aug. 9 at the original Beverly location.

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