From crispy fried chicken to creamy mac and cheese, these Illinois soul food restaurants feel like home and locals can’t stop ...

Craving iconic Illinois eats? These budget-friendly spots serve classic hot dogs, Italian beef, and local legends worth the ...

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Smokey Bones location has closed its doors to the public. On Jan. 12, Smokey Bones at 6690 State St ...

December ended with a slew of businesses shuttering before the start of the new year across the Springfield area.

Macy's, Ad Astra, Loukinen's on 4th are just some of the closed businesses that shuttered in 2025. Some businesses, like the Springfield Subways, were only closed for a few months before reopening ...

Business owner and father Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval is preparing for his deportation to Mexico — a country he left decades ago and where his attorney said he is afraid to return because of cartel violence ...

SPRINGFIELD – A new small business has opened up next to Cooper’s Hawk in the White Oaks Mall, serving sweet and savory delights from Jordan and other parts of the Middle East. Levante Grill & Cafe is ...

STAUNTON, Illinois — A well-known Macoupin County restaurant owner from Mexico who was arrested by ICE in Illinois after dropping his children off at school in October was deported to his home country ...

The next-to-last Smokey Bones location in Illinois has closed its doors to the public. On Jan. 12, Smokey Bones at 6690 State St. in Rockford permanently closed after six years.

Illinois hides cozy Italian restaurants locals swear by, serving handmade pasta, rich sauces, and comforting dishes perfect ...

Every year, the News-Leader says farewell to the food spots that closed their doors. From bars to hamburger stands to bakeries, here are the Springfield restaurants that we lost in 2025. The bar known ...

While some of the restaurants Springfield lost in 2025 were longtime institutions, others had been open only a short time.