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Illinois Lottery ticket worth nearly $1.5 million sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is feeling downright lucky after purchasing a ticket that won a jackpot worth nearly $1.5 million over the weekend. According to officials, the winning ticket in the Lucky Day Lotto drawing was sold at a gas station in suburban Des Plaines, and captured a $1.45 million jackpot in the game.
Chicago steakhouse makes New York Times' top 50 restaurants list
CHICAGO ā The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of theĀ top 50 restaurants in the U.S., which runs down the best eateries in America ā and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.The newspaper endorsed Asador Bastian, located north of the river in downtown Chicago, adding "It is no small thing to call this chophouse's steak the best in Chicago."The paper's Brett Anderson elaborated that even beyond the steaks ā which include Galician bone-in ribeye, Akaushi Wagyu and dry-aged Holstein ā the rest of the menu resembles a "fight for...
This Gas Station Taco Joint Was Just Crowned The Best in Illinois by Yelp
Of the dozens of outstanding authentic Mexican restaurants in Chicago, one local spot has the best tacos in Illinoisā and itās located in a gas station strip mall.Ā According to a recent ranking by Yelp, El TragĆ³n Taqueria in Lincoln Park is the best taco joint in Illinois. The unassuming taqueria is nestled at the tail end of a gas station plaza at the corner of Halsted and Division Street.Ā When driving by or stopping to fill your tank, you might not even notice it. But make no mistake, El TragĆ³n is a cut above the rest, with a near-perfect 4.8 stars on Yelp.Ā The hidden gem has garnered a local following for its decadent Queso Birria tacos, savory Carne Asada, creamy Horchata, and other traditional Mexican dishes.
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