Despite some hurdles, chain restaurants remain vital to American dining culture, offering familiarity in an ever-changing world.

Polish Jewish immigrant Nathan Handwerker opened the first Nathan's Famous hot dog stand on Coney Island ... Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 in Charleston, Illinois, by Jimmy John Liautaud.

Bird banding operations in Springfield will continue through the end of May. For more information, contact Vern Kleen at [email protected]. Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Manchester Community Park | ...

RHOA star Angela Oakley is asked by a virtual caller what she makes of Shamea Morton defending Porsha Williams and whether she agrees with Drew Sidora that Shamea gives “lap dog behavior.” ...

Lafayette's newest bakery is going to the dogs — literally. Mother and daughter Heather and Kamryn Daigle opened Pure Paws Bakery this month, specializing in treats that are catered to dogs ...

Turns out the Land of Lincoln is one of eight states where hot dogs are the most popular game day food. The second favorite game day food for sports fans in Illinois is a hamburger, ahead of ...