Dining
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Arlington Heights restaurant faces challenge of opening during pandemicApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Even when the state's stay-at-home order is lifted, some restaurants fear they might have to close for good because of the financial impact of COVID-19. But in the midst...
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Construction continues on new businesses in, near Woodfield MallApr 27, 2020 1:00 am - Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall has been closed for more than a month due to COVID-19 restrictions, but construction in and around the regional shopping center has been prep...
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The new speak-easy: Uber Eats has turned into a rogue cocktail bar
Apr 25, 2020 6:15 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Eats has become a rogue mobile bar during the coronavirus pandemic, delivering cups and carafes of mimosas, margaritas and mai tais. The only proble...
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Grumpy Goat Tavern closes permanently in ElginApr 25, 2020 1:00 am - The Grumpy Goat Tavern in Elgin has permanently closed due to financial strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Greg Shannon announced Friday on Facebook that he and ...
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Geneva restaurateurs open The Burger Shop diner in the middle of the pandemicApr 24, 2020 6:00 am - It would make sense for a restaurant owner to say the past several weeks have been difficult because of the coronavirus shutdown. But it would be quite surprising to hea...
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Balmoral, other Campton Hills restaurants pay it forward during pandemicApr 24, 2020 5:25 am - Colin Smith, owner of the Balmoral Restaurant in Campton Hills, can remember being hungry as a child in Scotland - and getting help from strangers. So when schools and o...
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6 dining-related movies to devour while you wait for restaurants to reopenApr 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Even if you're enjoying takeout from local restaurants, it's not the same as dining out. So here are a few of our staff's favorite dining-centric movies to stream while ...
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Dining in: McDonald's gives free meals to first responders through May 5Apr 22, 2020 6:00 am - As the stay-at-home order continues, you can support suburban restaurants by ordering meals to-go. To find out which restaurants are still offering curbside, carryout or...
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Suburban restaurants, hotels, breweries receive grants via lotteryApr 17, 2020 1:00 am - The state of Illinois this week released a list of hospitality industry businesses selected via lottery to share $14.45 million in grants. The Hospitality Emergency Gran...
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COVID-19 hit as Mundelein takeout restaurant opened, but owners have faithApr 17, 2020 1:00 am - As opening day for Smokin' BBQ on 45 approached, Lee and Danita Ward had big hopes for their new takeout restaurant in Mundelein. In an appearance before Mundelein's vil...