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St. Charles Lou Malnati’s location set to open Oct. 27

Aurora Beacon-News
Oct 22, 2026 10:48 am - Lou Malnati’s new St. Charles location will be opening on Oct. 27, the restaurant chain announced recently.
Hugh’s Chophouse opening nears in downtown Arlington Heights

By Christopher Placek
Oct 21, 2026 6:00 pm - Hugh’s Chophouse, a Chicago-style steakhouse coming to downtown Arlington Heights, is months away from opening at 9 N. Vail Ave. The 196-seat, 6,300-square-foot restaurant is now undergoing village inspections.
Why Trader Joe’s parking lots are the way they are: We ranked every one in Illinois

By Christopher Borrelli
Oct 21, 2026 1:18 pm - A Trader Joe’s parking lot, typically, is crowded. Spots are tight, and there are rarely enough. All vehicles, big or small, get limited room to maneuver — in fact, the tempers of anyone who decides to park here will rise in inverse proportion to the snugness of the lot itself.
Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. Charles

By Rick West
Oct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
A-peeling twist: Penny Kazmier turns a pear dessert into a delectable Cinnamon Apple Frangipane Tart

By Penny Kazmier
Oct 21, 2026 5:15 am - The moment the leaves start to turn, I suddenly begin craving everything apple. While I have made my own share of applesauce, this year I experimented with a recipe that originated as an elegant pear tart. With a few changes, it became an apple version worthy of sharing.
Cook, Cork & Fork to expand into neighboring space in Palatine

By Steve Zalusky
Oct 20, 2026 6:08 pm - Since Cook, Cork and Fork opened in downtown Palatine in 2015, it has operated as a cooking school and a wine bar. Now, the business at 34 W. Palatine Road plans to expand into an adjacent vacant tenant space.
Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora celebrates 100 years amid tough conditions for independent grocery stores

By Addison Wright
Oct 20, 2026 12:32 pm - Independent grocer Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora is celebrating its 100th year in business.
Naani’s offers fast-casual pan-Indian option in Buffalo Grove’s The Clove

By Steve Zalusky
Oct 20, 2026 11:40 am - A blend of flavors representing the entire panorama of Indian cuisine is the specialty of a new fast-casual restaurant in Buffalo Grove’s The Clove.
Restaurant, sports bar set to open this spring at historic building in downtown Aurora

By Addison Wright
Oct 18, 2026 2:30 pm - An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.
Oh alright, one more slice: Blueberry cheesecake with crumble topping

dpa | Tribune News Service
Oct 14, 2026 11:12 am - A blueberry cheesecake tastes good at any time of year and can easily be made in winter using frozen fruit.

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