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Dining out: Piccolo Buco opens in Naperville, secret menu at Portillo’s, Labor Day brunches and moreAug 27, 2025 6:26 am - Cooper’s Hawk has opened its second suburban location of Piccolo Buco, Portillo’s has some new secret menu items, and several suburban restaurants are extending weekend brunch to Monday for Labor Day.
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From ‘The Swamp’ to the Fiji jungle, Schakowsky staffer runs his own campaign on ‘Survivor’Aug 26, 2025 11:18 am - “You’re going to go, and you’re going to win,“ congresswoman tells staffer headed to Fiji island for Survivor Season 49.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Meet your local first responders at National Night Out eventsJul 25, 2025 3:17 pm - Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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Taste the difference: Local flavor blooms at farm-to-table restaurantsJul 09, 2025 4:35 pm - The farm-to-table movement continues to gain traction, with suburban restaurants partnering with local vendors to supply their ingredients, whether it’s produce for a salad or the craft beer to go with it. Grab a fork and taste the farm-to-table difference.
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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Share your fall events for Daily Herald’s 2025 guide by July 14Jun 27, 2025 2:04 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2025 Fall Fun Guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 24 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is July 14.