Our Picks Are In: Best Restaurants in Illinois

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Basil’s Greek Dining, Aurora, IL

Basil’s Greek Dining in Aurora puts a culinary flair on traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Here you can experience the warmth of Greek comfort foods such as moussaka and pastichio. This stylish…

Basil’s Greek Dining in Aurora puts a culinary flair on traditional Mediterranean cuisine.…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois

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White Fence Farm, Romeoville, IL

Featuring a nostalgic museum atmosphere, White Fence Farm is your quintessential chicken restaurant. It’s known for serving award-winning fried chicken, which is lightly breaded, yet crispy,…

Featuring a nostalgic museum atmosphere, White Fence Farm is your quintessential chicken…

Bottoms Up! The 10 Best Bars in Illinois

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PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, Sycamore, IL

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern in Sycamore is a unique bar in a historic landmark. Built in 1871, the building has been used as a dry goods store, pool hall, and even a public library before becoming a…

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern in Sycamore is a unique bar in a historic landmark. Built in 1871, the…

Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Illinois

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The Growing Place Garden Center, Naperville, IL

If you love wandering through beautiful gardens, head over to The Growing Place Garden Center. They have a magnificent collection of high-quality plants, trees, bushes, garden art, trellis, and more.…

If you love wandering through beautiful gardens, head over to The Growing Place Garden Center. They…

Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Illinois

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Kids First Pediatric Dentistry, Elgin, IL

This positive, high-energy dental office offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere to make children of all ages feel at ease. They offer video games in the waiting room and have a short wait time. The…

This positive, high-energy dental office offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere to make children of…

Illinois' Best Pet Stores

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Gills And Thrills Pet Shop, Lockport, IL

Specializing in reptiles and fish, Gill And Thrills Pet Shop offers a wide selection of feeders and supplies at very reasonable prices. They are especially known for the snakes, which are in healthy…

Specializing in reptiles and fish, Gill And Thrills Pet Shop offers a wide selection of feeders and…

White Fence Farm, Romeoville, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois!

Featuring a nostalgic museum atmosphere, White Fence Farm is your quintessential chicken restaurant. It’s known for serving award-winning fried chicken, which is lightly breaded, yet crispy,… Read More

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, Sycamore, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in Illinois!

PJ’s Courthouse Tavern in Sycamore is a unique bar in a historic landmark. Built in 1871, the building has been used as a dry goods store, pool hall, and even a public library before becoming a… Read More

The Growing Place Garden Center, Naperville, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Illinois!

Kids First Pediatric Dentistry, Elgin, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Illinois!

This positive, high-energy dental office offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere to make children of all ages feel at ease. They offer video games in the waiting room and have a short wait time. The… Read More

Gills And Thrills Pet Shop, Lockport, IL

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Chain O’Lakes State Park, Spring Grove, IL

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

This water wonderland in Spring Grove is the ideal opportunity for hikers to view dove, waterfowl, pheasant, deer, and other wildlife around the hundreds of acres of water. The Nature’s Way… Read More

Myopic Bookstore, Chicago, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Bookstores in Illinois!

Myopic Books is an award-winning bookstore with an eclectic variety of books. Located in Wicker Park, this cozy used bookstore also has poetry readings, live music, and book buyings. Their friendly… Read More

DMK Burger Bar, Lombard, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Burgers in Illinois!

If you ever get the craving for fresh beef burgers and cheese fries, look no further than DMK Burger Bar. Although on the pricey side, this hip burger joint offers a unique selection of burgers and… Read More

Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL

Featured in Illinois' 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Built in 1926, the Arcada Theatre is considered the “gem of the Fox Valley.” It has been completely restored to its original splendor, featuring a pipe organ and old-fashioned elegance of… Read More

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