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Cheers to 50 Years: As the last Bennigan’s in Illinois, Elgin Restaurant Keeps Brand’s Tradition of Irish Hospitality Alive

A once beloved restaurant brand that seemingly disappeared from the American dining landscape in the early 2000s is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and one of its lone remaining traditional locations is still thriving in the suburbs.

Cheers to 50 Years: As the last Bennigan’s in Illinois, Elgin Restaurant Keeps Brand’s Tradition of Irish Hospitality Alive2026-07-30T17:31:34-05:00