10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Illinois for 2025!

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Old Route 66 Family Restaurant, Dwight, IL

This old-school diner knows a thing a two about fried chicken. Located along historic Route 66, Old Route 66 Family Restaurant offers chicken family packs, which contain up to 24 pieces of fried…

This old-school diner knows a thing a two about fried chicken. Located along historic Route 66, Old…

8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Old Route 66 Family Restaurant, Dwight, IL

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant isn’t your typical café—this hidden gem offers home-style food in a quaint, retro atmosphere. Their fast, friendly service and generous portions also…

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant isn’t your typical café—this hidden gem offers…

8 Best Italian Restaurants in Illinois!

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Corleone’s Italian Restaurant, Morris, IL

If you’re in the Morris area, Corleone’s Italian Restaurant is the place to be. It has been a staple of the community for over 40 years, serving up a variety of favorites, but especially its Italian…

If you’re in the Morris area, Corleone’s Italian Restaurant is the place to be. It has been a…

8 Best Omelets in Illinois!

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Morris Diner & Pancake House, Morris, IL

For a filling breakfast and friendly service, head to Morris Diner & Pancake House. They offer six different omelets, but not your traditional ham and cheese or western. Think Hawaiian, Alaskan,…

For a filling breakfast and friendly service, head to Morris Diner & Pancake House. They offer…

10 Best Bakeries in Illinois!

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Morris Bakery, Morris, IL

This family-owned bakery in Morris has been serving up delicious baked goods since 1973. Morris Bakery is a community-oriented bakery providing homemade donuts, cookies, cupcakes, coffee cakes,…

This family-owned bakery in Morris has been serving up delicious baked goods since 1973. Morris…

9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

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Martin & Sons Hardware Hank, Herscher, IL

Martin & Sons Hardware is a hometown hardware store that always has what you need. This family owned and operated hardware store offers courteous service and a pleasant shopping experience. They…

Martin & Sons Hardware is a hometown hardware store that always has what you need. This family…

6 Best Burgers in Illinois!

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Burgers & Beer, Kankakee, IL

Aside from their huge beer menu, Burgers & Beer is famous for their huge, flavorful burgers. Their burgers are juicy and bursting with lots of innovative flavors like fried jalapenos and even…

Aside from their huge beer menu, Burgers & Beer is famous for their huge, flavorful burgers.…

8 Best Smoothie Places in Illinois!

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Flourish Juice Company, Joliet, IL

Flourish Juice Co in Joliet wants to give its customers a healthy boost with tasty juices and smoothies. Guests say they "got a smoothie bowl, and it was so big and delicious."

Flourish Juice Co in Joliet wants to give its customers a healthy boost with tasty juices and…

Best Wine Bars in Illinois!

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Flight 102 Wine Bar, Bourbonnais, IL

Taste fine wines from all around the world at Flight 102 Wine Bar. Elegant, yet relaxing, this friendly wine bar offers a nearly endless wine list featuring many world-class varieties including…

Taste fine wines from all around the world at Flight 102 Wine Bar. Elegant, yet relaxing, this…

10 Best Thai Restaurants in Illinois

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Som Za Thai Cuisine, Joliet, IL

Som Za Thai Cuisine is perfect if you want Thai food and more. They offer Japanese dishes such as ramen, Vietnamese dishes such as pho, and Chinese dishes (try the pot stickers). No matter what you…

Som Za Thai Cuisine is perfect if you want Thai food and more. They offer Japanese dishes such as…

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant, Dwight, IL

Featured in 10 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Illinois for 2025!

This old-school diner knows a thing a two about fried chicken. Located along historic Route 66, Old Route 66 Family Restaurant offers chicken family packs, which contain up to 24 pieces of fried… Read More

Flourish Juice Company, Joliet, IL

Featured in 8 Best Smoothie Places in Illinois!

Flourish Juice Co in Joliet wants to give its customers a healthy boost with tasty juices and smoothies. Guests say they "got a smoothie bowl, and it was so big and delicious."

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Som Za Thai Cuisine, Joliet, IL

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Jeric’s Skateboard Shop, Crest Hill, IL

Featured in The 6 Best Skate Shops in Illinois!

Jeric’s is another hidden gem with a great owner who takes an interest in customers and is eager to share his knowledge. The shop offers a decent selection of reasonably-priced skateboards and… Read More

933 Speakeasy, Lockport, IL

Featured in 10 Best Speakeasies in Illinois!

Embrace the 1920s with a trip to 933 Speakeasy. This fantastic Lockport spot is located on the third floor above Ember’s Tap House but it has a much more niche style than its downstairs… Read More

The Vegan Cafe, Lockport, IL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Illinois

The Vegan Cafe in Lockport is all about taking food back to basics. Not only is its cuisine 100% vegan but it’s 100% raw as well, giving your body a dose of nutrition unlike any other.

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Starved Rock Country Marathon, Ottawa, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Road Races in Illinois!

Starved Rock Country Marathon is favorite in central Illinois. The course winds around the scenic Illinois River, through Ottawa neighborhoods, and into Starved Rock State Park. Runners can choose… Read More

Bo Jackson's Elite Sports, Lockport, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Illinois!

Proudly known as a leading indoor sports training center, Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports features 88,000 square-feet of training space for athletic training. Turf sport teams such as football,… Read More

Burgers & Beer, Kankakee, IL

Featured in 6 Best Burgers in Illinois!

Aside from their huge beer menu, Burgers & Beer is famous for their huge, flavorful burgers. Their burgers are juicy and bursting with lots of innovative flavors like fried jalapenos and even… Read More

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