Natalie Morris
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Your cash is no good at this fast-food restaurant's drive-through window
Portillo's will only accept credit or debit cards for drive-through service but will continue to take cash payment for purchases indoor → Read More
Illinois sub sandwich shop reopens in former Springfield site after 4-year hiatus
Firehouse Subs, at 4151 Wabash Ave., is the third store for franchise owner Larry Webb. → Read More
Another 'farewell tour' for seasonal McDonald's sandwich begins Monday
The McRib is made of seasoned boneless pork slathered in tangy barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles on a hoagie bun. → Read More
Here's why this Springfield-area restaurant added a temporary 3 percent charge to tabs
Officials for the Atlanta-Georgia-based chain were reluctant to bump menu prices to cover increased costs. The charge will go away when they go down. → Read More
This restaurant plans to close Chatham location Oct. 22. Here's why
Sun Thai management said due to a rise in prices, higher wages and more, that their "best course is to consolidate our resources." → Read More
This husband-wife team plans to open restaurant Tuesday in Petersburg
Fans can expect locally raised, slow-roasted meats and scratch-made breads at Mom + Pop's. → Read More
Springfield's Lake Pointe Grill is closing, but restaurant's spot won't be vacant long
A tenant already has committed to the space, according to Jim Fulgenzi, property manager for the strip center owned by Heartland Development Group. → Read More
Changes coming for LLCC's student-run, on-campus cafe after retooling of culinary program
Both the full-service Bistro Verde and its spin-off Bistro To Go with its counter service model will be offered part of the fall and spring semesters this year. → Read More
This upscale Springfield restaurant plans to close after 14 years
According to owner Chris Hanken, Sept. 24 will be the final day of operation for the Springfield restaurant, Lake Pointe Grill → Read More
Illinois Local Pop-Up event on Saturday to feature eight area businesses
The pop-up event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2121 West White Oaks Drive. → Read More
Keefner's closes after buyer fails to appear
For seven years, the business served up memories and favorite recipes from Springfield’s beloved downtown soda fountain Bachmann & Keefner's. → Read More
Beardstown native competes in Hardee's biscuit baker contest
Sharia “Shae” Medina was promoted from back line cook to biscuit baker at the Beardstown Hardee's just six months ago. → Read More
A La Carte: New look McDonald's, cafe cuts back, take an international taste tour of pork
New owner starts renovations to upgrade Springfield fast food restaurants; service staff shortage forces cafe to eliminate dinner hours. → Read More
Woman takes grandfather's signature pizza pies on the road with food truck
Leo's Pizza on Wheels was born one year ago with Filippa Alfano taking her grandfather’s recipes on the road. → Read More
What foods did the Lincolns like to eat? Culinary series to cook up historic cuisine
“History Cooks: Food of Lincoln’s Springfield” is the newest entrant to the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau’s History Comes Alive Series. → Read More
Springfield bourbon enthusiasts plan tasting 'journey,' here's how to travel along
Inspiration for the soon-to-kick-off Capital City Bourbon Journey came from no less than the liquor’s birthplace. → Read More
Springfield restaurant is closing its doors after more than 30 years in the same location
A broken air conditioning system too costly to repair will force the longtime eatery to unexpectedly close down when supplies run out → Read More
5 Springfield-area farmers markets prepare for the season. See when they're open
Farmers markets prepare to open for the season in Springfield, Lincoln, Jacksonville and Rochester. → Read More
Downtown Springfield bar decides not to bring it back lunch it was on hold for 2 years
Barry Friedman, owner of The Alamo, said the Springfield bar's lunchtime menu is a thing of the past. → Read More
A La Carte: Former Vic's Pizza spot on the auction block; new café opening in Springfield
A Chatham couple finalized the purchase of a 1870s-era home on April 6 and plan to open Yellow Bird Coffee House, near the hospital complex. → Read More