Dining
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As suburbs edge closer to looser restrictions, restaurants get some hope for indoor serviceJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - The suburbs and Chicago will stay under tough restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but trends indicate those could be lifted soon, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Fri...
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Outdoor dining music noise complaints? St. Charles says "Acoustic, yes. Amplified, no."Jan 15, 2021 12:00 am - Through expanded outdoor dining options, St. Charles officials have tried to create ways to help struggling restaurants and bars survive the financial effects of the COV...
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New Chick-fil-A opening Thursday in ElginJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - Chick-fil-A fans will soon be able to "Eat Mor Chikin" in Elgin. The restaurant is opening its 36th Chicago-area location Thursday at 1110 S. Randall Road, just south of...
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Smashburger opening Friday near Woodfield MallJan 14, 2021 12:00 am - Smashburger returns to Schaumburg Friday after a six-year hiatus, at a new location in a prominent outlot building north of Woodfield Mall The restaurant at 1721 E. ...
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Four Gurnee-area restaurants to defy indoor dining banJan 14, 2021 12:00 am - Despite the ongoing ban on indoor dining, four Gurnee-area restaurant owners intend to open their doors to customers starting today. In a post shared to their respective...
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From RVs to boxcars: 6 unique outdoor dining experiences in the suburbsJan 13, 2021 11:00 am - During a statewide stay-at-home order last spring, Michael Okun and his wife would order carryout from their favorite restaurants, park their RV outside and use the camp...
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Survey on Arlington Alfresco available until MondayJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - Arlington Heights has launched a survey seeking public feedback on last summer's Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone, and whether to keep it in the future. The online...
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'We believe in our food': Pandemic can't stop restaurant from opening in WheelingJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - When owners Joy and Esteban Aguado signed on to open another Mia's Cantina Mexican restaurant more than two years ago, they couldn't have imagined the business would be ...
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Dining events: Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cakes benefit No Kid Hungry this yearJan 12, 2021 5:00 am - Cake for a cause Portillo's heart-shaped chocolate cakes are back, and this year you can feel good about indulging as Portillo's will donate $5 for each cake purchased t...
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Naperville kicks off Restaurant Week(s) eventJan 11, 2021 12:00 am - Several Naperville eateries are offering daily discounts or prix fixe menus as part of the ongoing Naperville Restaurant Week(s), which began Sunday and runs through Jan...