Italian Village celebrates 98 years with 'blast from the past' menu

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Italian Village celebrates 98 years in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An iconic restaurant is bringing back some of its original recipes, to celebrate 98 years in the Loop.

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Italian Village is fourth generation owned on Monroe Street.

Chef David Rodriguez joined ABC7 to talk about the celebrations.

The "blast from the past" special menu will be available through October 8.

The menu will be offered at the original restaurant, The Village, located on the top floor.

To see more about the restaurtant, click here.

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