Illinois
This strip-mall Taqueria in a gas station parking lot is the 'Best Taco Spot' in Illinois: Yelp
Taco lovers have no shortage of taco stands, trucks and restaurants across Illinois. But just one lucky taco spot has taken home the title as the best in the state, according to a new list — and it’s a Taqueria located in a Chicago gas station parking lot.
The report, released Wednesday from Yelp, lists the “Best Taco Spot in Every State” for 2024. According to editors, the list spans tacos with classic grilled or slow-cooked meats, fish and vegetables, to “french fries and bruleed bananas.”
“There are high-end sit-down restaurants, strip-mall storefronts, fast-causal counters, and yes, plenty of taco trucks,” editors said.
Yelp determined the best taco in each state by identifying businesses in the “taco” category of the website with a “large concentration of reviews” with relevant taco keywords, editors said. Those spots were then ranked using a variety of factors, including the total volume of ratings and reviews and more.
The top taco in Illinois according to Yelp went to El Tragon Taqueria — a small, strip-mall spot located in a gas station parking lot in Lincoln Park. Gerardo Madrigal opened the spot with a small menu as an homage to Jalisco in 2021, editors said.
El Tragon Taqueria, with 104 reviews and a 4.8 rating on Yelp, is located at Gas Station Plaza, 1234 N. Halsted St. UNIT C.
In Indiana, the spot that earned the title of Best Taco Spot was Chris’ Ice Cream in Indianapolis.
“Yes, you read it right — the bet place for tacos in Indiana is an ice cream shop, according to fans,” Yelp said.
Michigan’s top taco spot was Que Pasa Taqueria in Sterling Heights, Yelp said, while the top spot in Minnesota was Bravis in Shakopee. Wisconsin’s top taco spot, Lazo’s Taco Shack, could be found in Milwaukee, the list said.
The full list from Yelp can be found here.
Illinois
Duplex in Springfield sells for $1.1 million
A 1,710-square-foot two-unit house built in 1969 has changed hands. The property located at 57 East Bay Path Terrace in Springfield was sold on Dec. 6, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $643 per square foot. This two-story duplex presents a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior features just one fireplace. The property sits on a 5,022-square-foot lot.
Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:
- In December 2023, a 1,710-square-foot home on Humbert Street in Springfield sold for $318,000, a price per square foot of $186. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- On Cloran Street, Springfield, in December 2021, a 1,710-square-foot home was sold for $310,000, a price per square foot of $181. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- A 1,920-square-foot home at 37-39 Nathaniel Street in Springfield sold in January 2023, for $249,900, a price per square foot of $130. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data. See more Real Estate News
Illinois
‘It’s a blessing’: Springfield Christmas dinner serves nearly 600
SPRINGFIELD — Edwin DeJesus was showing his holiday spirit on his sleeve, and his pants, as he and his mom tucked into a roast beef dinner at the High School of Commerce Christmas Day.
“It is a blessing,” DeJesus said, wearing a green shirt showing Snoopy’s doghouse decorated with Christmas lights, green Dr. Seuss’ Grinch pants and a bright red hat.
Illinois
Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55
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