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Today in History: First franchised McDonald’s restaurant opens in Illinois

Apr 15, 2025Apr 15, 2025 News Room

On April 15, 1955, Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois.

After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice

Apr 12, 2025Apr 12, 2025 News Room

As police continue the search for the two aggressors, the images of the beating over a $50 check still haunt some of the other workers at the restaurant.

Restaurant review: M’daKhan, Middle Eastern food by way of backyard barbecues in Little Palestine near Chicago

Apr 7, 2025Apr 7, 2025 News Room

The bestselling smoked beef ribs, a pair piled high on a platter, explores the convergence of culinary cultures.

Trump’s tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

Apr 6, 2025Apr 6, 2025 News Room

Economy Candy in New York City has gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S. They will all be affected by President Trump’s tariffs.

Owner of shuttered Bourbon’s Smokehouse to run new Firewater BBQ in New Lenox

Apr 4, 2025Apr 4, 2025 News Room

Joe Regiro, owner of shuttered Bourbon’s Smokehouse, will manage Firewater BBQ & Brew at the same Lincoln Highway location.

Evanston’s Central Street Restaurant Week runs April 7-13

Apr 3, 2025Apr 3, 2025 News Room

A first-of-its-kind restaurant week featuring 13 Central Street eateries in Evanston will take place between April 7 and April 13. Evanston’s Central Street, in the area roughly between the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum and Ryan Field, has 24 food and drink establishments, excluding the Whole Foods in that area, according to Angela Shaffer, Central Street’s […]