"Wahlburgers, the chain from famous brothers Mark, Paul, and Donnie Wahlberg, in 2019 opened its River North location to much fanfare. It permanently closed in early 2021. A location in suburban St. Charles, where Donnie Wahlberg lives with wife Jenny McCarthy, remains open." - Naomi Waxman
"Construction began this week on the second Chicago-area Wahlburgers location at 855 S. Randall Road in St. Charles." - Naomi Waxman
"The first suburban Illinois Wahlburgers location will break ground at Route 38 and Randall Road. Actor, co-owner, and St. Charles resident Donnie Wahlburg will reportedly be in attendance." - Naomi Waxman
"The Wahlberg family is getting closer to unveiling their first restaurant in the city of Chicago. The franchisee for the River North location of the Wahlburgers chain at 2 E. Ontario Street is now hoping to open it in March, a rep says." - Daniel Gerzina
"The St. Charles City Council approved Wahlburgers to build a restaurant in the suburb and Donnie Wahlberg is excited, the Daily Herald reports with renderings. A Wahlburgers is also expected to open in River North by the end of the year." - Daniel Gerzina