Eat Local: Best Farmers Markets in Illinois

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Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market, Schaumburg, IL

Enjoy locally-grown foods and free weekly entertainment at Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market. They offer everything from meats, cheeses, produce, and baked goods to homemade pasta and spices. You…

Enjoy locally-grown foods and free weekly entertainment at Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market.…

Sing, Sing a Song: Best Karaoke Bars in Illinois

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The Hideout, Schaumburg, IL

The Hideout is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar with a welcoming vibe and an eclectic group of patrons. Karaoke is every Wednesday through Saturday night at 9 p.m. They have the latest mobile…

The Hideout is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar with a welcoming vibe and an eclectic group of…

Confectionery Wonders: Illinois' Best Doughnut Shops

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Spunky Dunkers, Palatine, IL

Known for their handmade doughnuts and fresh coffee, Spunky Dunkers is a hometown favorite. They feature a doughnut of the month and offer delicious cake doughnuts in a wide variety of flavors.…

Known for their handmade doughnuts and fresh coffee, Spunky Dunkers is a hometown favorite. They…

Haute Cuisine: Best French Restaurants in Illinois

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Cafe Pyrenees, Libertyville, IL

Cafe Pyrenees has been serving mouth-watering French dishes since 1990. This family-owned business is located in a strip mall, but the authentic food makes up for the rather strange ambiance. Guests…

Cafe Pyrenees has been serving mouth-watering French dishes since 1990. This family-owned business…

The Supreme Dessert: Illinois' Best Cake Shops

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Cali Girl Cakes, Bolingbrook, IL

Cali Girl Cakes is an award-winning bakery featuring specialty cupcakes and custom cakes. The cakes contain just the perfect amount of sweetness and are absolutely scrumptious. Customers also…

Cali Girl Cakes is an award-winning bakery featuring specialty cupcakes and custom cakes. The cakes…

Grain, Hops & Yeast: Illinois' Best Breweries

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Temperance Beer Company, Evanston, IL

Temperance Beer Company is all about making life better through great beer. Here guests can comfortably sample Temperance’s freshest beer in a relaxing ambiance. On-tap brews may include a…

Temperance Beer Company is all about making life better through great beer. Here guests can…

The Hideout, Schaumburg, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Illinois!

The Hideout is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar with a welcoming vibe and an eclectic group of patrons. Karaoke is every Wednesday through Saturday night at 9 p.m. They have the latest mobile… Read More

Spunky Dunkers, Palatine, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Illinois!

Known for their handmade doughnuts and fresh coffee, Spunky Dunkers is a hometown favorite. They feature a doughnut of the month and offer delicious cake doughnuts in a wide variety of flavors.… Read More

Cafe Pyrenees, Libertyville, IL

Featured in The 10 Best French Restaurants in Illinois!

Cali Girl Cakes, Bolingbrook, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in Illinois!

Cali Girl Cakes is an award-winning bakery featuring specialty cupcakes and custom cakes. The cakes contain just the perfect amount of sweetness and are absolutely scrumptious. Customers also… Read More

Temperance Beer Company, Evanston, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in Illinois!

Temperance Beer Company is all about making life better through great beer. Here guests can comfortably sample Temperance’s freshest beer in a relaxing ambiance. On-tap brews may include a… Read More

Unity Temple, Oak Park, IL

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Illinois!

Unity Temple in Oak Park was built by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908. Architects consider this structure the first modern building of that period. Visitors can now marvel at this… Read More

John Millen Hardware, Wilmette, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

Located in downtown Wilmette, John Millen Hardware is a full-service hardware store that carries thousands of standard hardware products and hard-to-find products not stocked in chain stores. The… Read More

Taco Village, Des Plaines, IL

Featured in The 8 Best Places for BIG Food in Illinois!

If you have a giant craving for Mexican food, Taco Village challenges you to their Rio Grande. This 18-inch burrito comes with your choice of meat, refried beans, cheese, rice, and toppings wrapped… Read More

Chicago French Market, Chicago, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Markets in Illinois!

Chicago French Market has something for everyone! With dozen of food vendors, this European market offers a wide variety of cuisine ranging from barbecue to vegetarian. You can find bubble tea,… Read More

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