- 7610 Broadway, Merrillville
Looking to make a big, big bet on a race at Saratoga, but don't want to pay the two-percent tax at an Illinois OTB? Slip across the border to Indiana, where yo... READ MORE
Looking to make a big, big bet on a race at Saratoga, but don't want to pay the two-percent tax at an Illinois OTB? Slip across the border to Indiana, where yo... READ MORE
A large neighborhood sports bar with 21 TVs, Duffy's has a constantly changing list of daily drink specials. The crowd is a good mix from business people to con... READ MORE
In the former location of the vaguely named Sports Pub now resides uniquely named Mudd & Eddie's. Expect similarly friendly service, reliably poured drinks and ... READ MORE
Post-docs from Fermi Lab mix with the locals at this Fox Valley pub. READ MORE
You won't find any foodies conversing here over fancy appetizers; Stoney's just serves serious drinks and, if you're hungry, they'll heat up a frozen pizza for ... READ MORE
This is the one place in Crystal Lake where you can always be sure the Cubs game is on ... unless it's the Bulls, Bears or Blackhawks. Despite this, though, the... READ MORE
Red Robin specializes in gourmet burgers (choose between beef, turkey, chicken and veggie) accompanied by all-you-can-eat steak fries. Standouts include the Mon... READ MORE
This downtown St. Charles sports bar has it all -- dart boards, pool tables, video games, lots of TVs for catching your favorite teams, live entertainment and a... READ MORE
This concert venue is actually a revamped barnyard. READ MORE
Right near the river in downtown Geneva, this is the first west-suburban franchise of Sanfratello's, a family-owned pizzeria with four south suburban locations.... READ MORE
Bowling, bocce and bistro are the keywords at Pinstripes, a 45,000-square-foot restaurant and entertainment center. In the food department, the menu is Italian-... READ MORE
This golf course restaurant and bar is known for its splendid (and affordable) Sunday brunch. The decor is sophisticatedly woodsy, with a stone fireplace and ex... READ MORE
Tommy Nevin's Pub in Naperville may have the same menu of Irish comfort food as its Evanston counterpart, but it brings in the mid-30s crowd instead of college ... READ MORE
Bar and grill with live music READ MORE
This south suburban nightclub specializes in hip hop and other urban beats. It offers regular $1 deals on shots and meals. READ MORE
The name is a nod to the size of this bar, which is tiny (like, seriously tiny). Expect a short wine and beer list and sandwiches. READ MORE
Grab a daily drink special before choosing a barstool to watch the game with the regulars. READ MORE