Okay…here goes for the brunch rec’s. My Ma says that her current fav is about a 30 minute drive and that is:
http://tuscanysteakandpasta.com/manteno.html
Her top pick closeby in Joliet is:
http://syls.com/
Note: Syl’s has some pretty decent online coupons if you need dinner Sat nite.
and her second top pick that is also close by is:
http://www.alssteaks.com/

Bon Appetit’