Dining
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'You look at the plate and think ... oh my gosh': Gutsy food challenges await at suburban eateriesSep 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The Big Joe Challenge at Suzy's Swirl has more than a little heart to it. At face value it's simply 64 ounces of frozen yogurt, plus 8 ounces of toppings, that must be c...
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Itasca Lions Club to host annual Italian Feast charity buffet on Sept. 26Sep 22, 2021 5:30 am - The Itasca Lions Club will host its annual Italian Feast charity dinner this weekend to help raise money for several local organizations. The event is scheduled for noon...
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New restaurant coming to Des Plaines wants $47,753 grant from city to help with renovationsSep 17, 2021 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials are considering giving a restaurateur a nearly $47,753 grant to help finance renovations in a soon-to-open downtown eatery. Owner Ron Kammo has req...
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Constable: Elections with ranked choice voting? I'd drink to thatSep 16, 2021 5:30 am - The idea of ranked choice voting has been around so long that my first attempt to explain it in a column used the example of someone walking into his local Blockbuster s...
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Plans move forward for new Beef Shack restaurant in St. Charles
Sep 16, 2021 1:00 am - Plans continue to move forward for Beef Shack to open near its former location on West Main Street in St. Charles. At the city council's planning and development committ...
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Dining bites: National Cheeseburger Day, Whiskey'd Off Your Feet & moreSep 15, 2021 10:00 am - National Cheeseburger Day Did you know that National Cheeseburger Day is Saturday, Sept. 18? Wayback Burgers in Oakbrook Terrace is honoring the day with buy one, get on...
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Cheers to Oktoberfest specials at suburban restaurantsSep 15, 2021 6:00 am - Oktoberfest is here, and suburban restaurants are gearing up with special German beers and bites. Here are a few options: Bub City Oktoberfest brews will be flowing at ...
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'It's about time': Mundelein's Smokin' BBQ on 45 to expandSep 14, 2021 1:00 am - A takeout-only barbecue restaurant on the edge of downtown Mundelein is expanding to offer sit-down service - and the owners are getting a financial boost from the villa...
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St. Charles set to extend outdoor dining program through winter
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'Corks & Crafts' festival Saturday in Hanover ParkSep 14, 2021 1:00 am - A "Corks & Crafts" festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ontarioville Park, 1900 Ontarioville Road, in Hanover Park. The newly redeveloped Ontariovill...