Dining
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Jul 17, 2026 7:08 am - Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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Nike, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese close this week in downtown Naperville
Jul 16, 2026 3:15 pm - Downtown Naperville is saying goodbye to two businesses this week: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. and the Nike store.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak
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Dining out: Lou Malnati’s offers a week of surprise rewards, and Everdine’s is closing in NapervilleJul 14, 2026 8:59 am - Lou Malnati’s has launched its first Lou’s Rewards Fest for loyalty club members, and Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co. is closing its Naperville location on Friday.
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‘Happy to be here’: Four Shadows sports bar and grill fills vacancy in downtown WaucondaJul 13, 2026 2:29 pm - After four years, a frustrating vacancy at 120-122 S. Main St. in Wauconda has been revived and reopened as Four Shadows Wauconda tavern and grill.
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Suburban craft brewer Pollyanna is buying and reopening Chicago’s shuttered Alarmist brewery and taproom
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Dirty sodas heading to the suburbs as Swig is set to open 13 locations in the next yearJul 08, 2026 1:14 pm - Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.
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Dining out: Sample fine wines at Capital Grille, summer menu at Fat Rosie’s and moreJul 08, 2026 6:21 am - The Generous Pour summer wine event is back at The Capital Grille. Also, Fat Rosie’s has new summer food and drink specials and Jet’s Pizza is paying it forward to food banks.