Bruster's Real Ice Cream celebrated the grand opening of its first Illinois location in Aurora with festivities, featuring over 200 flavors of handcrafted ice cream.

Minyoli, a new Taiwanese restaurant, has opened in Andersonville, Chicago, offering traditional flavors inspired by Taipei's military dependents' villages, with a menu featuring beef noodle soup and vegan options.

Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club in Chicago ranks #3 on Yelp's top brunch spots, the only Illinois spot listed. Toasted Gastrobrunch in Las Vegas took first place, while California and Florida also featured prominently.

ConSup North America Inc. is recalling about 100,000 pounds of Stockmeyer prosciutto due to lack of proper inspection before entering the U.S. market.

The Plymouth Restaurant in Chicago is rebranding as Pancho's Cantina, offering Mexican cuisine. Meanwhile, Little Bangkok in Plymouth, MI, is closing after 23 years, with hints of a new Thai fusion restaurant to come.

Three Chicago bars were named in the "50 Best Bars in North America" list, with Kumiko, Meadowlark, and Best Intentions featured, reflecting the city's vibrant nightlife.

The Illinois State Fair is preparing for its summer event with the 100 Days Out celebration, offering discounted tickets, fair food, and prizes on April 30 at the fairgrounds.

Chicago welcomes two new Filipino restaurants: a sit-down venue by Kathy Vega Hardy at 5914 W. Lawrence Ave and Umaga Bakehouse by Robert and Kissel Fagaragan, specializing in Filipino breakfast items.

A fire severely damaged the new Asian fusion restaurant Chicago Lunchbox in Edgewater just before its planned opening.

Pierogi Kitchen opens in Chicago's Wicker Park, offering Polish dishes and pierogi, by owners who transitioned from their barbecue eatery, keeping some smoked meat options on the menu.

Omakase Shoji is a new Japanese omakase-style restaurant combining traditional dining with a casual izakaya atmosphere, set to open on Chicago Avenue with a focus on authenticity and quality.

Egg Tuck, a Korean-style breakfast sandwich shop from L.A., opens its first Chicago location at 326 N. Michigan Ave, with plans for expansion to Lincoln Park and the University of Illinois Chicago campus.

Chicago Mayor declares April 5 "Giordano's Pizza Day" to celebrate the pizzeria's 50th anniversary, highlighting their deep-dish legacy and special discount offers.