Dining
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Former Aurora hospital building reopens as caféDec 23, 2024 11:41 am - The 136-year-old original Copley Hospital building in Aurora has reopened as a neighborhood eatery.
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Gravitea Boba expands to Batavia
Dec 23, 2024 7:18 am - Gravitea Boba’s new Batavia location at 2004 W. Wilson St. opened Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
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Family bringing Hacienda Real restaurant to former Chili’s site in Vernon HillsDec 23, 2024 7:15 am - Hacienda Real, a family-owned Mexican-themed restaurant with locations in Geneva and Yorkville, plans to open this spring in the former Chili’s Grill and Bar in Vernon Hills.
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The Biz Week That Was: New hemp regulations, data center boom, and car condos among the highlightsDec 22, 2024 5:08 am - Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker now favors...
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Owners of Geneva’s Riganato look to open chicken eatery in town
Dec 21, 2024 4:54 pm - An 1877 building at 427 E. State St., Geneva, formerly used as office space, will be converted into a dine-in/carry out chicken restaurant to be called HoneyBird.
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‘I know when it’s time’: Strat’s Drive-Thru to close Sunday after more than 38 years in Villa ParkDec 20, 2024 10:05 am - After more than 38 years of serving up hot dogs, hamburgers and more in Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru will close Sunday.
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Smoothie King coming to Huntley
Dec 19, 2024 10:54 am - Huntley residents soon will be able to get Smoothie King in town. The chain plans to open a store at 12900 Route 47 in Huntley.
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Ring in the season: Cocktails infused with baking spices bring on the holiday spirit
Dec 18, 2024 9:58 am - With so much going on in the world, these spiced drinks for the holidays can warm up your whole day.
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Dining out: Winter pop-up bar, where to dine with Santa or the GrinchDec 17, 2024 4:42 pm - A warm but wintery pop-up bar has returned to the Broken Oar in Port Barrington, while on Sunday you can lunch with Santa or the Grinch, depending on your mood.
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The Biz Week That Was: Grocery merger bust, gluten-free dining, and a Greek gyro revival are among the highlightsDec 15, 2024 5:56 am - This week’s top Suburban Business stories.