Illinois Dining Establishments Get Creative During Pandemic

5 Min Read By Matt Gentile

Even when the temperature rises ever so slightly in March and April, Clint Carey can still count on more business to his ice cream shop.

Located about 50 miles west of Chicago, The Milk House in Pingree Grove, IL sees a regular uptick in traffic every spring and into summer. On weekends, families come in to pick out a cone or one of the shop's special sundaes.

In addition to delivery and takeout, an ice cream shop and a bar and grill in Kane County, IL both implemented out-of-the-box solutions to serve their customers during the current pandemic.

Just 10 miles east in Gilberts, IL, Rob Lange operates a popular bar and grill that consistently gets steady business.

Cruisin' has been a staple in Kane County since 2003, offering a wide assortment of delicious burgers, shareable appetizers and cold beer on tap. It also is one of the rare restaurants in the Chicago area that serves Sprecher's Root Beer on tap. 

Of course, this year is trending in a different direction for both…