In the heartland of Illinois, where corn stretches to the horizon and practical sensibilities reign supreme, Shannon’s Five Star stands as a testament to what happens when you focus on doing simple ...

In the heart of Bloomington, Illinois, there’s a place where the chicken fried steak arrives with a golden crust so perfect it practically sparkles under the diner lights, and the gravy is so good you ...

"While it’s true some cooks obsessively guard their secret recipes, others enjoy sharing them," Susan Hazlett writes.

The federal holiday falls on Monday, May 26 this year and most grocery store chains will remain open on the day. Banks and post offices, however, will be closed. According to the U.S. Department ...

The National Restaurant Association Show is officially underway in Chicago, with an uptick in attendance and exhibitors expected this year. Several themes have already emerged, though more are ...

Calls for change amid death of 5-year-old girl ...

He's a native Chicagoan and has been with Eater since 2014. Nic & Junior’s is a sleek restaurant in River North, hidden in the shadows of skyscrapers, just east of Wabash, between the Chicago ...

So what government offices, businesses and stores will be open to not only meet the needs of travelers but everyone else — folks who enjoy the three-day weekend at home to rest and remember?

BLOOMINGTON — The Heart of Illinois Cluster Dog Show returns to the Twin Cities Memorial Day weekend at the Interstate Center on Bloomington's west side. Hosted by the Corn Belt Kennel Club ...

Olive Garden confirmed on its website that it's only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Check the restaurant's store locator for hours of operation. Is Outback Steakhouse open on Memorial Day?