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These 15 Burger Joints In Illinois Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode

Lists the top 15 burger joints in Illinois for delicious, juicy burgers.

Published Jun 8, 2015

Written by 

Laura Meli

It's summer, so I've been finally firing up the grill. But for times when I don't feel like grilling, or the weather doesn't cooperate (in Illinois, a frequent occurrence), I love to go out for a burger. Illinois has a lot of great restaurants serving up delicious, juicy burgers. Here are my top 15 burger joints:

1. Kuma's Corner (Chicago)

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2. Bulldogs Grill (Grayslake)

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3. Edzo's Burger Shop (Evanston)

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Burger Barge/Facebook

5. Paradise Pups (Des Plaines)

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6. Ott's Drive In (Rantoul)

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7. Burger Bar Chicago

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8. Farren's (Champaign)

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9. Fat Patties (Carbondale)

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Black Dog Smoke and Ale House/Facebook

11. Durty Gurt's (Galena)

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12. Hackney's (Chicago)

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13. Owen and Engine (Chicago)

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14. Charlie Parker's Diner (Springfield)

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15. Top Notch Beefburgers (Chicago)

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Did I miss any of your favorites? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

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