Illinois restaurants

Alton’s Fast Eddie’s Fried Chicken delivers crispy, juicy comfort food and is now recognized as Illinois’ top hole-in-the-wall fried chicken spot.

Experience Renaissance festival magic year-round at Medieval Times with knights, jousting, falconry, and a royal feast in Illinois.

Fast food secret menus exist at McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and beyond. Learn which hidden items you can order and how to get them made.

An Illinois BBQ restaurant is testing appetites with a 7-pound food challenge featuring ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and mac and cheese.

Chicken franchises are booming in 2026 as burger chains shrink. From hot chicken to Mediterranean bowls, new restaurant chains could be expanding to Illinois and Missouri.

Asador Bastian, a Basque-inspired Chicago steakhouse, was ranked the best in the U.S. and top 15 worldwide for its thick-cut, grass-fed steaks and unique dining experience.

Pop-up restaurants could give Quincy residents a taste of what they crave—new food options, nostalgic favorites, and national chains, without a big commitment from either business or customer while providing in the moment excitement.

In Knox County, a farmer is turning heads in the gourmet popcorn world with a creative twist that could change restaurant menus everywhere. Stay tuned!

Restaurants are facing a new challenge: reservation reselling. Learn how proposed legislation aims to protect diners and eateries alike.

Which local restaurants do you think could catch on outside the area, or the state?