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The next big step for Hawthorn Mall property redevelopment is waiting for green light to proceed

By Mick Zawislak
Aug 26, 2025 6:01 pm - The next big step in the ongoing transformation of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills appears ready to proceed.
Brother Chimp Brewing ‘putting good out into the world,’ planning new St. Charles taproom

By Jonathan Bilyk
Aug 26, 2025 2:12 pm - When Stephen Newman opened Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora in March 2020, the timing couldn’t have been worse. But five years later, Brother Chimp has grown into one of the Fox Valley’s most celebrated microbreweries. Now, Newman is preparing to open a second location this fall in downtown St. Charles.
The rise of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Aug 26, 2025 8:49 am - Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and Canada.
Months after founder’s death, Butcher on the Block celebrates 25 years in Lake in the Hills

By Amanda Marrazzo
Aug 25, 2025 10:59 am - Butcher on the Block in Lake in the Hills recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and it was “exactly” what the late owner would have wanted, his family said.
Win a free burrito per month for a year at grand reopening of Wheaton QDOBA Friday

By Rick West
Aug 21, 2025 11:45 am - QDOBA Mexican Eats will celebrate their newly remodeled restaurant in Wheaton Friday by giving away free burritos for a year to the first 100 guests in line. Starting at 11 a.m., the first 100 guests in line will be awarded a punch card good for one free burrito per month for a year.
‘It’s time to grow’: Black Lung Brewing coming home to Grayslake with new taproom

By Mick Zawislak
Aug 21, 2025 11:14 am - A Grayslake resident whose craft beer brewing hobby became a passion and grew to a business with two locations is coming home with a larger, upgraded taproom.
Hidden gems: Retro diners offer a trip back in time

By Pat Szpekowski
Aug 20, 2025 11:24 am - If you haven’t eaten at one of the many classic American diners across the suburbs recently, now is the time. These restaurants not only bring nostalgia but also serve up generous portions of comfort food and vintage charm.
Curb your enthusiasm? Arlington Heights trustees like street makeover, but not $4.4M cost

By Christopher Placek
Aug 19, 2025 6:39 pm - Arlington Heights trustees praised conceptual plans to remove curbs and prioritize pedestrians on part of downtown Vail Avenue, but questioned the $4.4 million expense and need to redo nearby Harmony Park.
The story behind Geneva’s new ‘upscale dive bar’ Bad Alice

By Dave Heun
Aug 19, 2025 2:31 pm - “We wanted something affordable and friendly,” manager Chris Claboltz said of the inspiration for Geneva’s new “upscale dive bar,” Bad Alice.
A beloved Loop restaurant gets sizzling at O’Hare

By Marni Pyke
Aug 19, 2025 12:44 pm - Can you smell the wings? The Dearborn has a second location at Terminal 5.

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