Tucked away in quiet corners of Illinois, these small-town spots are beloved by locals and blissfully under the radar.

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The Beef Manhattan is a monument to comfort food – tender pulled beef nestled between slices of bread, the whole arrangement smothered in mashed potatoes and that same incredible gravy that graces the ...