Welcome to our city guide for Champaign, Illinois, a vibrant community with a population of 95,130 nestled in the heart of Central Illinois. Known for its rich university culture, Champaign has seen a variety of dining establishments come and go. Unfortunately, many closed down restaurants have shaped the local dining landscape, with some permanently closed while others were only temporarily closed. Join us as we explore these shut down spots that once added flavor to our beloved city.
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Old Chicago, located at 1910 North Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820, opened in 1998 and closed thereafter. It was situated in Market Place Shopping Center.
The Ground Round Restaurant opened and closed on an unspecified date. No subsequent businesses that occupied the location are mentioned.
Chi-Chi's was located at 103 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL 61820. It was a TGI Fridays and most recently a Sweet Basil Cafe, which closed at the end of 2024. A new breakfast restaurant is planning to open soon.
Bennigan's was located at 702 W Town Center Blvd, Champaign, IL 61822. After Bennigan's, the location became a buffet and is currently a Denny's.