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These 8 diners serve up morning meals so good you might shed a happy tear or two! Nestled in the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown, this diner looks like it popped right out of a small-town postcard ...

These eight amazing breakfast spots prove Illinois knows how to start the day right. From Springfield to Chicago, morning magic happens when skilled cooks crack eggs and flip pancakes with love. Which ...