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Illinois’ Last One Closed In 2020, Now The Final US Store Closes
When you think about it, 62 years is a pretty good run for a store that at one time had over 2,400 locations scattered across the United States, and had made the phrase "blue light special" synonymous with bargains and things you could pick up cheaply. Although the company itself...
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 Illinois– and it’s located in a gas station strip mall. According to a recent ranking by Yelp, El Tragón 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. When driving by or stopping to fill your tank, you might not even notice it. But make no mistake, El Tragón is a cut above the rest, with a near-perfect 4.8 stars on Yelp. The hidden gem has garnered a local following for its decadent Queso Birria tacos, savory Carne Asada, creamy Horchata, and other traditional Mexican dishes.
Niles Township District 219 teachers to get 4.4% raises under new contract
Niles Township High School District 219 teachers and support staff are starting off the school year with a new contract that guarantees raises for the next four years, smaller classroom sizes and improved benefits. The Board of Education approved the teachers’ contract at its meeting on Sept. 10. According to district documents Pioneer Press obtained through an open records request, teachers ...
Illinois early voting: Full list of counties, locations as early voting opens
Early voting for the 2024 general election in Illinois begins Thursday for nearly all counties in the Chicago area, with the exception of one. According to officials, early voting sites open Thursday morning across multiple suburbs. However, early voting in Cook County and the city of Chicago doesn't open until October.
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