Illinois
This Little Family-Run Illinois Grill Serves Authentic Filipino Street Food Straight Out of Manila
Fried siopao. Yes, a fluffy Filipino steamed bun gets a trip through the fryer…
State
Illinois
681 stories Midwest Page 3
Search stories
Illinois
8 Old-World Illinois Bakeries Still Making Strudel the Traditional Way
One Illinois bakery has been baking since 1930. Another still stretches…
Illinois
Chicago’s Most Over-the-Top Christmas Pop-Up Bar Is Returning This November
A grown man dressed as Buddy the Elf might be the first face you…
Illinois
Families Drive Across the Suburbs for Zeppelin-Shaped Lithuanian Dumplings at This Illinois Cafe
Potato dumplings shaped like zeppelins are the star of the menu here. They're…
Illinois
7 Little-Known Illinois State Parks You Probably Never Knew Existed
One Illinois state park protects a virgin forest where some trees tower…
Illinois
This Historic Illinois General Store Has Been Selling Penny Candy by the Piece Since Before the Civil War
Penny candy, sold one piece at a time, from wooden counters in a store…
Illinois
11 Dreamy Illinois Towns That Are Perfect for a Relaxing Weekend Escape
A grateful town once handed a returning Civil War general a fully furnished…
Illinois
German Sausages and Schnitzel Have Made This Old Chicago Restaurant a Lincoln Square Favorite for Decades
Potato pancakes, bratwurst, and schnitzel have been coming out…
Illinois
10 No-Frills Illinois Seafood Restaurants That Are Absolutely Worth the Drive
One Chicago shrimp house has roots stretching back to 1917. Another serves…
Illinois
This Entirely Gluten-Free Illinois Bakery Serves Cinnamon Rolls So Fluffy You Won’t Miss the Wheat
A bakery where every single crumb is gluten-free? That means no menu squinting, no nervous questions, and no sad stare…
Illinois
Fresh Fish, Steaming Ramen, and Delicious Snacks Fill the Aisles of This Massive Illinois Korean Shop
A grocery store with its own food court, a bakery, a sushi stand…
Illinois
People Line Up at This Illinois Puerto Rican Restaurant for Lechon Jibaritos, Mofongo, and Alcapurrias
A Chicago sandwich swaps out bread for two flattened, fried plantains…
Illinois
9 Overlooked Illinois Cities That Deserve a Spot on Your Travel Bucket List
In one Illinois river town, you can stand beside a bronze statue…
Illinois
This Decades-Old Illinois Italian Market Feels Like a Little Slice of Italy Without Leaving the State
Five pounds of Italian beef can leave one shop in a single container, ready…
Illinois
This Vintage Cafe in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood Feels Like Stepping Back in Time
A sandwich called The Great Gatsby sits on the menu here, right next…
Illinois
11 Illinois Creative Reuse and Craft Thrift Shops Where Yarn Costs Next to Nothing
One Springfield nonprofit has a whole wall of yarn, and it only opens…
Illinois
This Beautiful Chicago Cemetery Feels More Like an Open-Air Museum Than a Burial Ground
A hooded bronze figure has hidden its face under a dark cloak since 1909…
Illinois
9 Old-School Illinois Fish Fry Spots Where Friday Dinner Won’t Break the Bank
A riverside fish market on this list serves fried catfish with thick slices…
Illinois
This Illinois Orchard Bakery Inside an 1880s Barn Serves Warm Cider Donuts and Homemade Apple Pie
Warm apple cider donuts come out of a bakery inside a barn built back…
Illinois
This Little-Known Illinois Deli Serves Italian Beef Sandwiches Twice the Usual Size
The beef here is roasted in-house, and one enthusiastic customer described the sandwich as twice the size of…
Illinois
6 Illinois Fun Centers With Go-Karts, Mini Golf, and Plenty of Rainy-Day Fun
One of these fun centers has an indoor spinning coaster sitting under the same…
Illinois
This Incredible Illinois Fabric Store Is a Crafter’s Dream Filled With Endless Possibilities
A fabric store that has been helping people sew since 1945 is still going…
Illinois
6 Illinois Mexican Bakeries Serving Fresh Conchas Worth the Trip
One Chicago bakery opens its doors at 4 in the morning, and the conchas…
Illinois
This Illinois Steakhouse Still Serves Dinner the Old-Fashioned Way, With Warm Rolls and Classic Starters
Dinner here can start with warm rolls and a classic soup or salad…
Illinois
7 Old-School Illinois Steakhouses Where Families Can Still Get a Relish Tray Before Dinner
Cottage cheese, pickled beets, and kidney bean salad can still land…
Illinois
This Family-Owned Illinois Pancake House Serves Breakfast Portions So Big You’ll Leave With Leftovers
Breakfast here comes in portions so big that a to-go box is practically part…
Illinois
This Illinois Butcher Shop Sells Fresh-Cut Meat So Good You’ll Think Twice About Buying Anywhere Else
Six different kinds of chicken breast in one meat case. That's the sort…
Illinois
The Baklava Alone Makes This Beloved Illinois Lebanese Restaurant Worth the Trip
A complimentary piece of baklava sometimes shows up at the end of the meal…
Illinois
6 Independent Illinois Toy Stores That Make Shopping Feel Like Playtime
One Illinois toy store has been making kids smile since 1993, with puppets…
Illinois
This Unassuming Illinois Restaurant Serves Steaks So Good They’re Worth the Drive
A river runs beneath the glass bar top at one Illinois steakhouse. That detail alone would make me curious enough to grab…
Fifty states, one road
Explore other states
-
Tennessee
2,535 stories
-
Texas
2,135 stories
-
Ohio
1,738 stories
-
New Jersey
1,663 stories
-
Pennsylvania
1,577 stories
-
Michigan
1,286 stories
-
Colorado
498 stories
-
Indiana
397 stories
-
New York
387 stories
-
North Carolina
380 stories
-
Massachusetts
323 stories
-
Missouri
270 stories