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Diners and Burgers

Diners and Burgers

The best burger spots in Downstate Illinois

There aren’t many things better than a good old-fashioned hamburger, right? One thing is for sure, Downstate Illinois has countless burger joints that will make your taste buds celebrate! We’ve rounded up some of the best burgers and diners in Downstate Illinois, so be sure to go check out one of these delicious restaurants.

Dairy Dee - Sumner

 Sumner, Illinois
Stop by Dairy Dee in Sumner, IL during the Spring and Summer to taste their Seven Daily Soft Serve Flavors. Every d...more!

Harry Lee's Restaurant

 Sumner, IL
Family owned restaurant situated on the beautiful waters of Red Hills State Park. Stop in today for top-notch ...more!

Lawrenceville Drive In

 Lawrenceville, Illinois
Home of the Original Pizza Burger and Wrangler Burger. Cozy hot dog joint serving up pizza burgers and other com...more!

Mad Pig Bar-B-Q

 Lawrenceville, Illinois
Started by Mark and Debbie Montgomery in 2015, MAD Pig BBQ dishes out the highest quality, best tasting BBQ. Each d...more!

The Shack

 Sumner, Illinois
Locally owned diner located in Sumner, Illinois. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Open Tues-Fri 6am-1pm...more!

Sip It

 Lawrenceville, Illinois
Delicious home style cooked fast food. Fast food restaurant offering flavorings in tea,lemonade,soft drinks,coff...more!

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Kids Summer Camp 2025

Kids Summer Camp 2025

 June 2, 2025 - August 1, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Restoration Ranch | Shiloh, IL
Archery Class for Beginners

Archery Class for Beginners

 June 2, 2025 - August 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Restoration Ranch | Shiloh, IL
Highland Farmer's Market

Highland Farmer's Market

 June 3, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Highland Square | Highland, IL

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