Portillo’s Just Made Chicken Tenders the Smart Order in Illinois
Portillo’s launched five new dipping sauces nationwide and a Valentine’s meal deal just in time for February.
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Illinois Restaurant Named Home of One of America’s Best Lasagnas
A Chicago restaurant was named home to one of America’s top 20 lasagnas, earning national praise for its classic Bolognese dish.
Illinois Sandwich Named One of the Best in North America
The Michelin Guide named a Chicago sandwich among the best in North America, spotlighting Lardon.
Three Illinois Restaurants Named Top 100 in America
Yelp named three Illinois restaurants among its Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2026, all located in Chicago.
What Dish Best Represents Illinois Food
Illinois missed the top food states ranking, reigniting discussion about its iconic pizza and hot dogs.
Two Illinois Restaurants Named Among America’s Best New
Esquire named two Illinois restaurants among the best new in America for 2025, spotlighting Chicago favorites Mirra and Pizz’amici.
There’s An Eastern Iowa Restaurant That Serves Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs aren't a food that you typically find on your average restaurant menu, but Iowa has quite few places that serve them!
An Iowa Restaurant Has Made the New York Times’ ‘Best Dishes of 2025′ List
It's not often that Iowa restaurants capture the attention of the New York Times, but one of them did in 2025! A farm near Des Moines has made the list of New York Times' "Best Dishes in America" this year!
FDA Issues Recall for Salad Dressing Sold in Illinois & Wisconsin
An FDA Class II recall affects salad dressings sold in Illinois and Wisconsin due to possible plastic contamination. FDA recall, Illinois, salad dressing.
Illinois BBQ Joint Makes 'Hands Down' Best Ribs List in America
17th Street Barbecue in Illinois earns national recognition for having some of the best ribs in the country.