The Harrah's Joliet location is famed Michelin-starred chef Rick Bayless’ first restaurant with Caesars Entertainment.

Eighteen suburban eateries landed on the annual list that rewards restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Nordstrom Rack will unveil its new Wheaton store to shoppers Thursday morning.

The location at 131 W. Jefferson Ave. will unveil a new outdoor dining area on May 23 during a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting.

When it opens in downtown Wheaton, Sweetchilango will be the first fast-casual adjacent restaurant from the Bien Trucha Group.

Owner Joe Lottino is opening Crooked Arm in Lisle as an extension of J & B Music, a music lesson academy and instrument shop in Joliet, where his staff has educated and outfitted thousands of local budding musicians.

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The Elm, which opened last May in La Grange, recently participated in the La Grange Business Association's Restaurant Week.

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After much consideration, owners Ben and Jessica Sampson have chosen to keep their indoor seating area closed at Dry City Brew Works in Wheaton despite the COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. They will be continuing their carry-out beer service.