If the age of a grocery store matters to you, you'll be happy to know that the oldest chain in America still has 31 locations in Illinois now, but there are changes happening.
I've read time and time again about people in other states who've made it a game or bucket list thing to hit every single restaurant from their state that has been featured on TV's Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. If you're up for a similar challenge, take a look at where you'd go if you wanted to do the same thing here in Illinois.
You might be shopping at the oldest grocery store chain in America without even realizing it. While Illinois is known for its rich history of iconic mom-and-pop shops, this particular chain has been around since the 1800s—and it's still going strong today.
Many of us have savored some mouthwatering barbecue, but unfortunately, we've all had our fair share of disappointing BBQ experiences too. As for me, I'm constantly on the lookout for the best BBQ in Iowa.