Dining
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McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
Jun 16, 2026 2:37 pm - McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They’ll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
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Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to SchaumburgJun 15, 2026 9:42 am - Piccolo Buco, a century-old Roman pizzeria known for its unique tall crust, is set to open its fourth U.S. location on Monday, June 29, at 1340 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.
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‘Unlike anything else’: How public-private partnership hopes to rejuvenate downtown Des PlainesJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Des Plaines officials hope the restaurant coming to a former bank building will help boost life in the downtown area.
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Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbsJun 10, 2026 4:26 pm - A much-loved ice cream brand founded in Ohio is heading to the suburbs. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream parlors are slated for Algonquin, Elgin and Geneva/St. Charles, with the first location expected to open in late 2027.
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Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup actionJun 10, 2026 9:51 am - The World Cup is finally here, and bars and restaurants around the suburbs have their TVs queued, and food and drink specials ready for soccer fans.
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Dining out: Giordano’s Americana Pizza honors America’s 250thJun 10, 2026 8:42 am - Giordano’s is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a specialty pizza. And Sunday is National Children’s Day, so Oberweis is offering a build-your-own sundae bar and a free scoop for kids that day.
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Wheeling Eggsperience back open after SUV crashes into facadeJun 08, 2026 11:33 am - It’s business as usual at a Wheeling restaurant that was struck by an SUV over the weekend.
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‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.Jun 06, 2026 1:50 pm - After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.
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Sweet! National Donut Day deals on FridayJun 04, 2026 9:28 am - Friday is National Donut Day and there plenty of deals and freebies at shops across the suburbs. Plus. you could win doughnuts for a year, and maybe even for life, at Stan’s Donuts.
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Passero owner opening steakhouse nearby in downtown Arlington HeightsJun 02, 2026 6:28 pm - The owner of the popular Passero restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights plans to open Hugh’s Chophouse nearby this summer. The new establishment is fashioned as a Chicago-style steakhouse and American bistro.