Chicago, IL|News|
12 Chicago Restaurants Named Among Top 100 In America
OpenTable's new list of the top 100 restaurants in America features 12 Chicago restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
IL Restaurants
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Drive-Thru Dispensary | Dad, Daughter Shark Tank Deal | IL Restaurants Among Best In US: IL Business News
The Illinois restaurants that are among the best in the U.S., and a proposed drive-up dope window.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Old Ethnic Eatery Near La Grange Coming Back
The restaurant closed in the spring, but business partners are bringing it back.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst To See New Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant
It plans to offer cocktails and other drinks. The owner has been in the business for three decades.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
First Watch Looks To Take Over Former Giordano's Space In Oswego
Days after Giordano's shuttered in Oswego, the Plan Commission will consider an application from the breakfast restaurant for the space.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Beloved Music Venue Closes | IL Chain Closes After 70 Years | Butter Recalled For E. Coli, Mold: IL Biz News
A mass recall of plant-based butter, and an iconic music venue is holding its last concert.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Giordano's Closes Pizzeria In Oswego
It might not be long until a new business replaces the pizza joint, village officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Airbnb Nixes Guest Chores | Famous Chef Celebrates New Woodman's | New Department Store: IL Business News
Airbnb hosts can't make you do chores, and a luxury department store is opening a new IL location.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
When Western Springs Italian Restaurant Plans To Open
The owner promises an "elegant" restaurant with many options.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Won't See Coffee Chain After All: City
The chain announced its local plan on social media in June.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Beloved Pizza Brand Discontinued | Craft Store Closing | Restaurant Chain HQ Relocates: IL Business News
A freezer staple discontinued after 60 years and a home-grown chain moves operations to a new Chicagoland suburb.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Massive Move For IKEA | New Trader Joe’s Store | Kratom Sale Ban: IL Business News
A Chicagoland city bans all kratom sales, and IKEA exits one suburb to move to another.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open
Two chain restaurants are in the works for the old TGI Fridays site.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
3 New Food Concepts Planned For Highland Park's Ravinia District
A dual-concept cafe and restaurant plus a taqueria are planned as Ravinia District adds more dining options.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Iconic Shop Closes After 60 Years | Massive Grocery Store Opens | Jewel Sells $1M Ticket: IL Business News
The luckiest grocery shopper in the Chicagoland, and the end of a suburban business that opened in 1967.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
These IL Starbucks Closing | Truck Plows Into Coffee Shop | Water Park Finally Sold: IL Business News
Sausage sculpting, and a massive sale is clearing the way for a new era at a troubled mall.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Cafe Expected To Open Next Month
It's where "great architecture meets craft coffee," the owner told officials.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Getting Chicago Restaurant Favorite, Replacing Cheesesteak Spot
Chicagoans thought the restaurant was lost for good, then a 20-something brought it back.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
$23K Stolen Stash Of Styling Tools | Local Shop Disrupts Tradition | Fragile Pumpkin Patch: IL Business News
A patch full of fragile pumpkins, and how a local apparel shop is disrupting traditional business.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Alcohol Returning To 'Crowded' Hinsdale Restaurant
The new owners plan to add dinner service.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Robbers Smash Gaming Machines | Data Center Moratorium | Free Wings When Bears Win: IL Business News
How to secure free food after a Bears win, and a county temporarily stops any chance of data centers being built locally.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
New Highwood Restaurant avec To Open Next Month
The Chicago Mediterranean restaurant opens soon, with an expansion already planned for spring.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Greasy Burglar Caught In Chimney | Hospital Closes OB Unit | BBQ Restaurant Cancels Closure: IL Business News
A would-be burglar gets trapped in a restaurant chimney, and a local BBQ joint changes its mind about closing.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Coming Elmhurst Restaurant 'Quintessentially American'
The eatery has three locations in the Chicago suburbs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Spring Road Getting Chicago Chain Restaurant: City
The chain says it has spacious patios, "bold drinks" and "good vibes."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Hell's BBQ Reverses Decision To Close, Instead Will Move To New Location: Owner
The restaurant is trading its space by Venue 1012 for a downtown Oswego location.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Dolly-Themed Corn Maze | Trump Store Owner’s ‘Fake News’ | Bowling Alley Marks 65 Years: IL Business News
A beloved local gem celebrates 65 years of bowling and a "fake news" announcement from the Trump store owner.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Juniper, New Highwood Restaurant From Chef Todd Stein, Open Now
The new downtown Highwood restaurant pairs elevated American classics with sushi and cocktails.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Food Truck Brings Version Of Shuttered Freddie's Off The Chain Back To Life
"To honor our late brother Freddie and keep his name alive, we’re taking a leap of faith and starting this new chapter," owners said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Car Hits Picketer, Crashes | Dutch Bros Delayed | Golf Course Blamed For Flooding: IL Business News
A driver crashes after intentionally hitting another IKEA picketer, and a golf club gives locals the grumps.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
IKEA Picketer Hit By Semi | Six Flags Expands | Grocery Bagger Competes At State Fair: IL Business News
Grocery bagger on her way to state competition becomes a local star, and a picketer hit by a semi-trailer.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Soul & Smoke Announces Sept. 1 Opening For Expanded Evanston Flagship
The restaurant's expanded Evanston home opens Sept. 1 with barbecue, fine dining touches and local history.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Restaurant Closes, Has Another Location
It gave customers five days' notice on social media.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
New Chain Restaurant Coming Near La Grange, Western Springs
The chain has more than 1,100 eateries in 27 states, according to a restaurant-tracking website.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Trouble At Iconic Hot Dog Shop | Coffee Chain Faces Pushback | 'Heartbreaking' Pizzeria Burglary: IL Biz News
Burglars break into a pizzeria and break the owner's heart, and how a hot dog joint became a local magnet for mischief.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop Opening 'Well Worth Wait'
The project, which is getting a village subsidy, has already been delayed a couple of times.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Closed Westmont Mexican Eatery Still Missed More Than Month Later
It had wanted to open a second location, but that didn't happen.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
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.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Boat Crash Driver Fired By Family Biz | Beloved Hot Dog Joint Arrest | Famous Holiday Popup: IL Business News
Man repeatedly terrorizes an iconic local hot dog eatery, and a new holiday celebration is coming to the Chicagoland.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Willowbrook Asian Restaurant Closes Doors
The eatery was established two decades ago. A sale is reported as pending.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
