Oswego, IL|News|
Neat Kitchen And Bar Celebrates 1 Year In Oswego: ‘It’s Been Great’
Brunch hours are on the horizon as the Oswego restaurant marks its first anniversary.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
IL Restaurants
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Beloved Pizzeria Sold After 60 Years, Costco's Opening Date, MLB Star Celebrates Cigar Shop: IL Business News
A White Sox Hall of Famer visit brings hundreds to a new business and a pizzeria and local favorite gets a new owner.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Coffee Shop Opens In Aurora: It's 'A Cultural Experience'
The new cafe is "one of the few coffee houses in the country proudly serving Harazi beans," grown in the Haraz Mountains in Yemen.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Big Delay For New Clarendon Hills Coffee Shop
The owner revealed what the holdup is. The shop is receiving a village subsidy.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Beloved Pizzeria Gets Facelift | Celeb-Inspired Sandwiches | Free Snacks On Metra Trains: IL Business News
Plus: Illinois faces a staggering budget deficit early in the fiscal year, and a coffee shop with devoted fans is coming to the Chicagoland.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Fast Food Chain Opens 3rd Darien Location
It replaces another fast food joint, which closed last December.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
'Las Vegas Of Alcohol': Elmhurst Lowers License Fees
Officials said they wanted to keep bars in town, though some had reservations about cutting fees.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Fan-Favorite Toy Store Opens | Massive Data Center Moving In | Vending Machine For Meds: IL Business News
Plus: the first solar café in the country opening soon, and restaurants that define the best of dining culture today.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Fights To Stop Bars From Leaving
The city's liquor license fees are higher than those in comparable towns.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Downtown Elmhurst Restaurant Closes Unexpectedly
The eatery is listed online as "temporarily closed."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Exploding Wine | Toys 'R' Us Comeback Continues | Weed Sales Tax Hike: IL Business News
Customers warned about spontaneously shattering wine bottles, and the return of the "king of toy stores": IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
New Hinsdale Italian Restaurant To Replace Old One
The new restaurant has two other locations in the Chicago area.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Eatery Falls Through After Rejection
A closely divided board turned down a subsidy deal for the proposed restaurant.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Mega Merger Gets Undone | $1M Lotto Win | Bistro Comes Back From The Brink: IL Business News
A mega merger reversed after 10 years and how a community changed the fate of a doomed bistro: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Shuttered Combo Fast Food Outposts To Reopen As Standalone Taco Bells: Reports
The KFC and Taco Bell locations that closed in Sandwich and Yorkville will reopen as standalone Taco Bell restaurants, according to reports.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Coffee Shop Set To Open This Fall
The owner plans to be creative with its astrological theme.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
This Pizzeria Has The Best Slice In IL, Food Network Says
Food Network selected its favorite pizzerias in each of the 50 states. See which IL joint made the cut.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Pizza Icon Celebrates Taylor Swift | Drug Store Giant Sells | Beloved Bar Celebrates 80 Years: IL Biz News
Taylor Swift's engagement announcement inspires love-shaped pizza and the fate of an IL drug store giant, now sold: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Taco Dale Cantina Opens: 'We Are Proud To Call Oswego Home'
The restaurant took over the downtown Oswego space formerly occupied by Tap House Grill.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Egg Harbor Cafe Wilmette Moves Into Luxury Apartment Community
The popular brunch spot aims to enhance the mixed-use appeal of Wilmette's luxury Optima Verdana Apartments.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Old Darien Restaurant Building Draws Interest: Mayor
Meanwhile, condos are being built on a vacant property in town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Once Mighty Mall Closes | Coveted Collectible Giveaway | NASCAR Races Return: IL Business News
The end of an era for an iconic shopping mall and NASCAR racing back to the Chicagoland: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
What's Happening To Old Elmhurst Restaurant Building?
A business is remodeling the building at a key Elmhurst intersection.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien-Area Chain Restaurant Closes
The eatery served customers "one bowl at a time," the owner said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
'Suffering' Burr Ridge Restaurant Gets Tax Money
Sales tax money is going toward improvements at the Village Center eatery.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Taco Chain Opening In Western Springs
The business is seeking a liquor license from the village.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Amazon Hires Accused Shooter | Must-Try Vegan Dining | IL Business News
Vegan restaurants leading a "green revolution" and an iconic home at risk of being torn down: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Vegan Dishes Are A 'Must Try' At These Chicago Restaurants
These Chicago restaurants are helping bring about a "green revolution," according to Food & Beverage Magazine.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
New Elmhurst Restaurant May Be Low-Key
It is replacing an eatery that closed after a dozen years.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Eatery Struggled With Old Liquor Rule
The village loosened the requirement in early June. An official said customers' usage of restaurants had changed.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Closed Elmhurst Brewery Being Replaced
The old brewpub explained the reasons it closed after seven years.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Danger In Dubai Chocolate | Iconic Beer Release | Hot Dog Hall Of Fame | IL Business News
Trendy snack recalled for health concerns and where to find the cheapest groceries in the state: IL Business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Cocktail Lounge Set To Open In Former Bike Rack Storefront
Bay 54 is the latest venture from the team behind The Lewis, the 1970s-inspired cocktail lounge in St. Charles.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
These IL Breweries Earned Medals At 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship
Illinois breweries took home 20 medals at this year's U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the largest brewing competitions in the country.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Clarendon Hills Restaurant Subsidy Hits Snag
The debate is on where to allow outdoor dining. The owner wants equal footing with two competitors.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Restaurant Closes After Liquor License Woes
A year ago, the state barred the restaurant from selling alcohol after an agency found violations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Chicago Dog Deep Dish | Troubling Tariff Impacts | Lemon-Aid For Flood Victims | IL Business News
A uniquely Chicagoan collaboration and a little girl's effort to support Texas flood victims: IL Business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Status Of Downtown Hinsdale Restaurant Space
The village has received several proposals for the vacant space.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Mexican Chain Set For Elmhurst
It would be among more than 20 locations in Illinois.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Teen Business Owner's Sweets Success | 'Your Chef Is Going To Die' | IL Business News
Suburban man calls, threatens restaurant 200+ times and a how a student's dream brought her sweets success: IL Business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
