Aurora residents and visitors have a new gift this holiday season, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend. A crowd gathered to celebrate downtown’s new combined restaurant and piano bar with a ribbon cutting, tour, and tasting. Amore Mio, at 33 W. New York Street, in the heart of Aurora’s downtown,...
By Sarah Mansur Four restaurants in Sangamon County that continued to offer indoor dining in defiance of governor J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mitigation plan were ordered to shut down temporarily Tuesday. The order from a Sangamon County judge states that the four restaurants, Charlie Parker’s Diner, D&J Cafe, Sweet Basil Cafe,...
By Peter Hancock As State leaders continue to face push-back from the restaurant industry and even some county and municipal governments regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures, governor JB Pritzker Tuesday put pressure squarely on the shoulders of local elected officials. “The fact is that local officials who are not doing the...
By Jason Crane At the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday, the Board discussed the possible creation of a Mill District Restaurant Stimulus Program. Rich Young, director of Community Development for the Village shared some of the information he put together listed here: With the Village searching for ways to add...
The Naperville Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of restaurants that have adapted to our current events by adjusting their service style to best serve customers, and keep their business operating. Keep in mind, hours may vary and we recommend calling ahead or looking online/social for exact details as...
•Atrevete Confections (Bakery)216 N. River Road, (708) 253-5828.Winter Hours: closed Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday thru Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m..Can call ahead for pick-ups only. •Buona Beef1230 Ogden Avenue, 630-585-2333.Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.. •Burger King- (2) Locations1957 US 30 Hwy, 630-844-6589,...
The Batavia Chamber o Commerce, City government of Batavia, and Batavia Main Street have compiled a list of restaurants which are open and serving food. The list is available at docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bMjwhlkWju0kLcOaL5qMZ7a-LfIaiBgY6XWWeCMBmlE/edit...
All Illinois bars and restaurants will be closed to dine-in customers amid the COVID-19 (coronarivus) crisis. Many Aurora restaurants are still open for delivery or takeout orders. The city government of Aurora has a list of restaurants at https://airtable.com/shrdBCuAjIl7WEoZz/tblJcFw1RWoQ81oNm...
The following is a document put together by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia that updates restaurants which will be open during the COVID-19 (coronavirus), and what options diners will have to order and receive food. The document below continually will be updated when...
Building upon the restaurant revival happening in Aurora’s City of Lights, Craft Urban, a popular eatery in Geneva, plans to open its second location in downtown Aurora. Craft Urban Cocktail is a contemporary urban neighborhood restaurant that will be at 41 S. Stolp Avenue at the corner northwest corner of...
Amy Morton’s newest eatery will bring her signature fare and passion to Aurora. On Stolp Island, in the center of the Fox River and downtown Aurora, Stolp Island Social is a seasonal kitchen and steakhouse. It will open Friday, Nov. 29. Adjacent to the Jeff Award-winning Paramount Theatre, the restaurant...
By Rachel Troyer Fonda mi Pueblito recently-opened its doors at 31 N. Broadway in the former Taco Grill location in downtown Aurora. The city government celebrated with a ribbon-cutting in early October. It is a traditional Mexican restaurant where all of the food is fresh and made in-house. The owner...
