ASHBURN - After a 45-year hiatus, Jack in the Box has returned to Chicago. The San Diego-based fast food chain debuted a new location on the Southwest Side, marking its first spot inside city limits since exiting the area in 1980. The comeback began this past July, when the company started opening restaurants in the suburbs, including Plainfield, Naperville, and Tinley Park. 7807 S. Cicero Avenue.
Big changes and a rebrand are coming to Lil' America, a food cart pod that initially made headlines for its mission to exclusively host BIPOC- and LGBTQ-owned food carts. Opened by local restaurant group ChefStable in April 2023, Lil' America promised to provide mentorship to its tenants, host cultural events, and offer amenities like dry storage, a dish pit, and a walk-in fridge.