Dining
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Not just a mall anymore: Phase 1 of Hawthorn 2.0 is about done, and Phase 2 is ready to beginMay 23, 2023 5:00 am - Since demolition of the Sears anchor store began more than two years ago, a "transformative redevelopment" of Hawthorn mall in Vernon Hills has continued even through th...
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Starbucks reopens in downtown NapervilleMay 23, 2023 1:00 am - After months of being closed for renovations, a former Starbucks Reserve in downtown Naperville has reopened as a traditional Starbucks coffee house. Located at 203 S. M...
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Gurnee restaurant The Chocolate Sanctuary to close June 30May 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Chocolate Sanctuary, the Gurnee restaurant that infused nearly every dish with its namesake ingredient, will cease operations at the end of June, the family owners s...
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Arlington Heights' carryout restaurant Porky's BBQ adding indoor diningMay 17, 2023 11:00 pm - Porky's BBQ, a popular takeout barbecue joint on the outskirts of downtown Arlington Heights, hopes their customers will be able to stay a while with the addition of ind...
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Going al fresco: Suburban rooftops, patios offer premium outdoor dining experiencesMay 17, 2023 11:00 pm - As the weather continues to warm, outdoor patio season is heating up in the suburbs. Following the onset of COVID, a premium has been continually placed upon warm, invit...
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Why one Popeyes is getting built now in Hoffman Estates and the other needs more timeMay 16, 2023 5:00 am - Last summer, it was unclear which of two newly approved Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants on either side of Hoffman Estates would be completed and open first. While ...
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St. Charles City Council waives outdoor dining fees for restaurants near plaza construction
May 16, 2023 1:00 am - Restaurants near the First Street Plaza construction in downtown St. Charles will not have to pay the city for outdoor dining permits for the next 100 days to offset the...
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More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it
May 15, 2023 1:00 am - Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. But even though...
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Dining out: Saltwater Coastal Grill debuts in RosemontMay 11, 2023 6:00 am - Saltwater Coastal Grill debuts With the opening this week of Saltwater Coastal Grill, diners heading to the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District in Rosemont now have...
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More than a restaurant: MCC's Tartan Bistro prepares culinary students for careersMay 10, 2023 11:00 pm - "Definitely the grouper," says MCC Culinary student Ethan Schulz of his favorite dish to prepare. "It's delicious." Schulz is one of 12 students getting hands-on experi...