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How you can get a free happy hour Starbucks drink today

By Kim Mikus
Aug 17, 2018 7:32 AM - As summer winds down, Starbucks is offering a happy hour special today that includes a buy-one-get-one-free deal.
Visitor spending increases in Lake County

Daily Herald Report
Aug 16, 2018 10:38 AM - Lake County visitor spending topped $1.34 billion in 2017 which is a 2.8 percent increase and new record for the county.
Dining out: Shaw's lobster fest, Martini Room's Martini Madness & more

By Caroline Linden
Aug 16, 2018 6:32 AM - Lobster lovers are in for a treat in August during Shaw's lobster festival. Plus, Martini Madness at Elgin's Martini Room, Morton's Wine and Art Walk, Aurelio's anniversary beer and more, this week on the suburban dining scene.
Bottle & Bottega owners earn award

Daily Herald Report
Aug 9, 2018 12:30 PM - Meg and Paul LeFaivre, owners of Bottle & Bottega La Grange, were recently awarded for their marketing prowess during an annual convention.
Dining events: The RAM adds seasonal flavors with new Summer Grubbin' menu

By Caroline Linden
Aug 9, 2018 3:04 PM - Summer is heating up at The RAM, where it just introduced its Summer Grubbin' menu. Details on this, plus Eaglewood Resort's new autumn harvest meal deal, Harry Carry's Island Time Fridays, and the opening of City Barbeque in Downers Grove, this week in suburban dining news.
City Barbeque plans Downers Grove opening

Daily Herald Report
Aug 7, 2018 12:39 PM - City Barbeque is opening its fourth suburban location in the area in Downers Grove on Monday.
Why gas, alcohol and hotel stays will be more costly in St. Charles

By Lauren Rohr
Aug 7, 2018 6:00 AM - A new gasoline tax, along with increases to St. Charles' alcohol and hotel tax rates, received a green light from the city council Monday, despite pushback from some aldermen who believe residents and businesses are being overburdened.
Dining out: Become a grill master at Schaumburg's new Weber Grill Academy

By Caroline Linden
Aug 3, 2018 11:30 AM - Up your grilling game by taking a class or two at the new Weber Grill Academy in Schaumburg. Details on that, plus yoga and brunch at Pinstripes, National Oyster Day at Shaw's and more, this week on the suburban dining scene.
Fresh, flavorful, locally sourced fare delights at Palatine's Jelly Cafe

By Jennifer Billock
Aug 2, 2018 7:12 AM - If you don't go to Jelly Cafe in Palatine for its exceptional food and casual, fun atmosphere, then at least go for the homemade mixed berry jelly. It's that good. Plus, the friendly service matches the ambience, making for an overall memorable and tasty meal.
Local restaurants to participate in Carpentersville's first BurgerFest

By Lauren Rohr
Aug 2, 2018 8:00 AM - Carpentersville's first BurgerFest on Aug. 11 will feature restaurants from throughout the northern Fox Valley hoping to be crowned the area's best burger.

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