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Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.

CITY: Crystal Lake

A Leauge of Their Own - Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd., Union

This comedy follows the formation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s, at the start of World War II. All of the movie's scenes on the train and at the railroad depot were shot at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, home to more than 250 restored electric, steam and diesel trains. The Nebraska Zephyr passenger train seen in the film is part of the museum's permanent collection.

CITY: Union

A Step Above Antiques

A unique shop filled with antiques, gifts, collectibles and crafts. Wide variety of limited edition collectibles including Santas, angels and other figurines.

CITY: Richmond

Adina's Restaurant

Adina's offers classic American food in a cozy intimate atmosphere. It always feels like spring inside as flowers grace each table and painted scenes from across the country adorn the walls. Executive Chef, Andy Friese creates quite a diverse menu, featuring a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and homemade soups at lunch. The Angus beef burgers, A1 Prime Rib sandwiches with homemade chips are local favorites. It expands during dinner time with even more selections including prime rib, seared scallops, walleye, Grecian skirt steak and a chef's special pasta. Enhanced by a nice list of domestic and imported beers, red and white wines, Adina's is a great neighborhood asset. Outdoor tables, side open hearth, televisions at the bar and outdoor patio. Heated outdoor smoking area.

CITY: Vernon Hills

Al's Cafe & Creamery

Casual family restaurant.

CITY: Elgin

Alden Resale

Alden Resale is a flourishing resale shop with excellent prices on a wide variety of quality merchandise. Specializing in furniture and memorabilia. This is a bargain hunter's paradise.

CITY: Alden

Alexander's Resturant

Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.

CITY: Elgin

All My Stitches Quilt Shop

Quilting fabric, books, patterns, notions, and classes. Come check us out!

CITY: Belvidere

Ambrogio's Pizzeria

Restaurant serving Italian foods. Dine-in, delivery, or carry-out available. Pasta, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, fish, pizza and more.

CITY: Belvidere

America's Best Value Inn - Belvidere

Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Belvidere, IL. We are located in north central Illinois, approximately 75 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of Rockford. Our newly renovated exterior access facility offers 44 guest rooms and 2 efficiencies. All guest rooms and efficiencies are furnished with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV, complimentary local calls, and wake-up service. Our efficiencies also feature a kitchenette with a stove. For your convenience, we offer fax and copy service at our 24-hour front desk and complimentary wireless Internet access in our 24-hour lobby. Take a moment to enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast served every morning and our picnic area. Come experience the value of staying at Americas Best Value Inn Belvidere/Rockford.

CITY: Belvidere

American Cafe - International House of Wine and Cheese

Located in the International House of Wine and Cheese, home of fine wines, champagne, Wisconsin cheese, specialty spirits and gifts. Breakfast: specializing in omelettes, Belgian waffles, pancakes. Lunch: burgers, sandwiches. Dinner Friday & Saturday.

CITY: Richmond

Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge

Family owned & operated proudly serving Lake County lunch and dinner. We offer the finest quality cuisine in a modern atmosphere. Famous for our pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, ribs, and homemade soups. Take advantage of our speedy delivery and catering services. We cater to everyone of all ages. Anastasia's is the place to be for a late night bar scene with a DJ on the weekends and economic friendly drink specials. Bring your family by to meet ours!!!

CITY: Antioch

Anderson Candy Shop

Simply the best chocolates you can get anywhere! Consumers Digest says "One of the best kept secrets in North America!" It's cooked in copper kettles and individually hand-dipped as it has been since 1919. Locally owned family shop.

CITY: Richmond

Angelo's Restaurant

Complete family restaurant on the Historic Woodstock Square. Come to the Woodstock Square to enjoy the many things to see and do, then stop in to Angelo's Restaurant to enjoy a good old-fashioned family style meal that is sure to satisfy everyones taste.

CITY: Woodstock

Antioch Bowling Lanes

28 AMF lanes - 2 cocktail lounges - open pool & darts - karaoke - bumper and cosmic bowling - kids' birthday parties.

CITY: Antioch

Antiques on Broadway

Over 7,000 square feet of fine refinished furniture, including dining room sets, bedroom sets and accessories. Also an extensive inventory of architectural items from building salvage projects.

CITY: Richmond

Anvil Club

Established in 1956, The Anvil Club is Chicago's premier private dining club, renowned for great steaks & seafood and unsurpassed service.

CITY: East Dundee

Apollo Activity Center

The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.

CITY: Belvidere

Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant

Chicagoland's famous breakfast spot! Only the highest quality ingredients used and baked fresh every day. Distinctive freshness, flavor, and quality! Enjoy omelettes, pancakes, french toast, blintzes and crepes!

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Around the Clock Restaurant and Bakery

We offer quality food at a great value - breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, along with delicious specials and seasonal features and our own in-house bakery, featuring the best in homemade pies, cakes, pastries and other tempting desserts. Our on-site bakers will also be happy to create any specialty-themed item appropriate for your special event.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Around the Corner Candy

Old-fashioned neighborhood candy store.

CITY: West Dundee

Arte Verde Garden Center and Landscape Co.

Come see the area's largest selection of top-quality plants, including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and shrubs. Farm animals and exotic birds. Unique plants not found in other garden centers. A name that stands for quality!

CITY: Poplar Grove

Artistic Florals by Michelle

Florals and custom made silks.

CITY: East Dundee

Azoosment Park at Santa's Village

Azoosment Park at Santa's Village is an amusement park/petting zoo. Unlimited pony rides and amusement rides with one paid admission.

CITY: East Dundee

Bacci Pizzeria

Established in 1996, home of the Jumbo Sliced Pizza and Free Pop! Our pizza dough and sauce are made fresh daily with only the best ingredients and our own recipes.

CITY: McHenry

Baltic Hills Farm Manor

Leave the city behind, treat yourself to privacy surrounded by a magnificent tranquil country setting. This luxurious romantic upscale estate Bed and Breakfast offers distinctively decorated suites with French toile's, crystal chandeliers and fresh cut long stem roses that create the perfect ambience for any special day. From full service executive accommodations to grand honeymoon bridal suites, you will enjoy our sophisticated amenities in confidence and style. A fabulous setting for elopements, a small intimate wedding or romantic get away.

CITY: Woodstock

Bank Block Antiques and More

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, floral arrangements, jewelry, glassware, made-to-order furniture and shelves, in-home help with decorating and more.

CITY: Marengo

Barn of Barrington

Casual or intimate gourmet dining for lunch or dinner.

CITY: Barrington

Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Come to Barnelli's where secret family recipes and the freshest ingredients combine to bring you the best homestyle Italian cooking. Including favorites such as gourmet salads, award winning ribs, homemade pasta dishes, great sandwiches, and much more.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Barrington Area Library

This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.

CITY: Barrington

Barrington Ice House Village Mall Shops and Restaurants

Explore this historic mall, built in 1904, featuring more than 20 specialty shops and Chessie's, an authentic 1915 train station restaurant with its own railroad car.

CITY: Barrington

Belvidere Cemetery and Pettit Memorial Chapel

Established in 1847, this is the burial ground for Belvidere's illustrious pioneers. Want to go right to a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark? Visit the Pettit Memorial Chapel.

CITY: Belvidere

Belvidere Farmer's Market

Community Farmer's' Market. Due to their commitment to quality and freshness, not all products are available all year round. The farmers bring only their produce to market in their freshest state so not all selections are in stock every week. The Market does its best to ensure seasonal produce is abundantly available during harvest time. Open seasonally June through October.

CITY: Belvidere

Belvidere Park District

The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.

CITY: Belvidere

Belvidere Rent All & Party Store

Get all your party supplies here! We rent just about everything, from blow-up obstacle courses, to tables and chairs, to wedding trellises. We also carry all sorts of tools and machinery to suit your needs.

CITY: Belvidere

Ben's Christmas Tree Farm

Ben's Christmas Tree Farm was founded in 1983. Since then, Ben's has provided visitors with organically grown fir and pine trees in an authentic country atmosphere. Besides trees, enjoy the animals, wagon rides and more.

CITY: Harvard

Bennigan's

Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!

CITY: Elgin

Best Western Inn - Woodstock

45 room hotel with many amenities, located in historic Woodstock, Illinois. Close to many attractions in and around Woodstock.

CITY: Woodstock

Best Western Plus Antioch Hotel & Suites

The newly renovated and redesigned Best Western Plus in Antioch, Illinois offers an unsurpassed combination of suburban comforts, neighborhood charms and magnificent views of the Chain O'Lakes, plus easy access to downtown Chicago or downtown Milwaukee. Both vacationers and business travelers will appreciate the all the extra touches including a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet each morning, complimentary high-speed internet access, the new state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness room, and access to the new business center. Relax in the full-sized heated indoor swimming pool, oversized whirlpool and spacious sun deck. Stylishly decorated guest rooms features an upgraded luxurious bedding, flat panel HDTVs, microwaves & refrigerators. Enjoy a cocktail at Fox's Lounge overlooking Lake Antioch with indoor and outdoor seating including a 2,000 sq. ft. heated patio. And count on superior service from our 24-hour front desk associates to ensure every detail is perfect.

CITY: Antioch

Bill's Pizza & Pub

Bill's Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant, since 1957, with a unique, comfortable, rustic, northwoods-inspired dining room with incredible wildlife mounts. World's renowned first double-decker and famous thin crust pizzas are outstanding! Bill's also offers delicious sandwiches and desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cold and served in a frosty mug, and the food is great. Throw your cares out the window and your peanut shells on the floor. Have Kids? Great! Bill's offers a large selection of video games for children. Convenient carryout and prompt delivery service, allows quality pizzas, sandwiches, and munchies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home or a hotel.

CITY: Mundelein

Bill's Pizza and Pub, Inc.

Dine-in and carryout, delivery restaurant.

CITY: Mundelein

Bill's Pub North

Unique northwoods atmosphere serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and complimentary baskets of peanuts. Great game room for children. Only minutes from Six Flags. Offering carry out and delivery.

CITY: Grayslake

Binanti's Taste of Italy II

We believe that at the heart of every occasion there should be friends, family and great food. We are delighted to provide you with quality authentic Italian food that will leave a wonderful lasting impression.

CITY: Antioch

Blackthorn Grille

The Blackthorn Grille is a traditional Irish Pub focusing on gourmet meals and a wide selection of top-quality wines and beers. You will find the finest quality in every detail at the Blackthorn Grille. From our Executive Chef to the tenured bar staff, we have created the ideal atmosphere to enjoy a meal or share a bit of drink.

CITY: Lake Villa

Blue Ambience Spa

We offer a variety of high-quality services. An exclusive environment created to quench your relaxation needs: Massage, skin care, body treatments, manicure, pedicure, waxing, group party, couples massages with lunch and gift certificate.

CITY: Long Grove

Blue Violet BodyworksSpa

Facials, manicures, pedicures, body polish, haircuts, massage and more.

CITY: Elgin

Blue Wind Gallery & Annex 4121

Furniture, collectibles, comics, militaria, railroad memorabilia, original landscape and wildlife paintings.

CITY: Crystal Lake

Boberosa Barnworks

The quaint shop opened in the fall of 2001, selling pumpkins and barn wood crafts. Antiques and crafts, from furniture and home decor to primitives, tools and vintage farm equipment -- there's a wide assortment to choose from.

CITY: Capron

Bonner Farm

Get into the swing of spring at Bonner Heritage Farm! Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, crafts and demonstrations. Wagon rides, farm animals, food and entertainment round out the afternoon. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Bonner farmhouse.

CITY: Lindenhurst

Bonnie Dundee Golf Course

Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.

CITY: Carpentersville

Books at Sunset

New and gently read books, books on tape, gift items, cappuccino, biscotti and even "tea for two."

CITY: Elgin

Boone County Conservation District

The enchanting charm of Boone County’s Buffalo Creek creates a picturesque scene of nature at its finest. With a mission of preserving nature for generations to come, the area offers numerous educational events and festivals.

CITY: Belvidere

Boone County Fairgrounds

Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.

CITY: Belvidere

Boone County Historical Museum

Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.

CITY: Belvidere

Boone Creek Golf Course

This course has 27 holes, rated at a par 71, along with nine holes at a par 35.

CITY: McHenry

Bowes Creek Country Club

Bowes Creek delivers a private club experience to the public golfer! It offers annual memberships for a day, or just enjoy Porter's Pub - an English inspired eatery.

CITY: Elgin

Bowl - Hi Lanes

Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.

CITY: Huntley

Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club

The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.

CITY: Grayslake

Brans Nut Company Factory Store

Fresh roasted nuts of all kinds, 30 flavors of Jelly Belly jellybeans, chocolates and chocolate-covered nuts. Stop in for a bag or a gift tin. We roast on site! Open every day 9-5.

CITY: Wauconda

Bravo

Pizza and Italian restaurant. Dine in, Carry out, and Delivery. Everything from pizza to sandwiches, Friday fish fry to pasta.

CITY: Belvidere

Brunswick Zone

Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.

CITY: Algonquin

Buckinghams Steak House

Steak house located in Grand Victoria Casino.

CITY: Elgin

Budget Inn

Newly renovated Budget Inn. Comfortable rooms at a reasonable price.

CITY: Belvidere

Buffalo Park Campground

62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.

CITY: Algonquin

Bull Run Maize Maze

This seven-acre maze was designed by England's Adrian Fisher, the "Michael Jordan of mazes." Navigate the four miles of paths during the day or in the evening on special moonlight maze nights.

CITY: Poplar Grove

Bundling Board Inn

Queen Anne style B & B, 2 blocks from Historic Square and Woodstock Opera House. Intimate Victorian atmosphere, elegant amenities, full gourmet breakfast. All non-smoking rooms with private baths. Central air, heat, sprinkler system. Check website.

CITY: Woodstock

Burnidge/ Paul Wolff Campground

Playground and fishing. 9 miles of hiking trails.

CITY: Elgin

C J Smith Resort

For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.

CITY: Antioch

Cabela's

The 185,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Cafe 72

Cafe 72 is a family owned and run restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. A party room to accommodate up to 75 guests, free of charge when ordering off the menu.

CITY: Genoa

Candlewood Suites

Playing by different rules, the extended-stay traveler needs a hotel that understands their special needs. We provide you the amenities that make you feel at home.

CITY: Elgin

Candlewood Suites Chicago – Hoffman Estates

All suite hotel with 24 hour convenience pantry and laundry facilities. Pet friendly Hotel.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Castle Gardens

Garden decorations, lawn furniture, plants, flowers, shrubs and trees. Come see our selection and find just what you're looking for!

CITY: Richmond

Catbridge Cellars

Wine Shop featuring Fine Wines from Earthly Vines.

CITY: Antioch

Cattywampus

Cattywampus offers fun, affordable gifts! A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest folks!

CITY: Genoa

Cattywampus featuring MCR Framing

Fun and unusual gifts plus home accessories and custom framing for your favorite art.

CITY: Genoa

Celtic Home and Hearth

Celtic Home & Hearth offers unique selections of Celtic and Renaissance inspired and imported items all specially chosen for their quality and appeal.

CITY: Richmond

Chain O' Lakes State Park

2,793-acre state park and a 3,230-acre conservation area provide a water-oriented recreation area for boaters, anglers, and skiers.

CITY: Spring Grove

Chain O'Lakes State Park

Located in the heart of Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O'Lakes State Park is a water oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. The park borders three natural lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink - and the Fox River. The park also contains a 44-acre lake within its boundaries. Comprising of over 6,000 acres; the recreational opportunities include two campgrounds with over 230 sites with a youth group area to accommodate 150 youngsters, seven picnic areas and trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding with horse rental and horse-drawn wagon rides are available May-Oct. Hunting, ice fishing and ice skating are offered in the fall and winter months.

CITY: Spring Grove

Chalet Hills Golf Club

This championship 18-hole golf course with 6,950 yards offers bent grass fairways, and beautiful rolling hills and vistas. Power carts are required Friday through Sunday and holidays.

CITY: Cary

Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology

The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.

CITY: Woodstock

Chapel Hill Country Club

Enjoy the delightful rural atmosphere at this semi-private facility located near the banks of the Fox River in lovely McHenry. Accept the challenge to play the longest hole in Illinois, measuring over 700 yards.

CITY: McHenry

Chessies Restaurant

Chessie's was built around Barrington's former train station and features a unique dining experience in a vintage Illinois Central railroad dining car. The Menu ranges from appetizers to salads, sandwiches, pasta, fresh fish, and USDA choice steaks from the Stockyards Packing Company. Daily specials including $5 Burger Day, Friday Fish Fry, Saturday Prime Rib Specials and Sunday Brunch. Our banquet facility is available for your next event for groups of 25-80.

CITY: Barrington

Chicago Marriott Northwest

An upscale full-service hotel and conference center featuring The River City Girlle & Lounge, 1500 square ft. of meeting and banquet space, fitness center, indoor lap pool, 24-hour business center, concierge rooms and lounge. Open Fall 2002.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Chicago Northwest KOA Campground

Tent, vehicle, and cabin sites. Game room, pavilion, playground, and laundry facilities.

CITY: Union

Chicago Slaughter

The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.

CITY: Hoffman Estates

Chicago-West Dundee Courtyard by Marriott

Relax in one of our spacious guest rooms featuring a comfortable sitting area, large work desk, two phones with dataports, DSL line, and in-room coffee.

CITY: West Dundee

Children's Theater of Elgin

Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.

CITY: Elgin

China Buffet - Carpentersville

Great Chinese food - wide variety buffet.

CITY: Carpentersville

Classical Glass

Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.

CITY: Algonquin