Mick and Mary's

09/12/2026

They called it Mine Number 5. No coal ever came out of the ground: just thousands of gallons of moonshine, freight cars of cane sugar and Dominic Tarro holding court while Chicago mob muscle slipped down Route 66 in the dark.

Today in Benld, the outlaw bloodline is back above ground.

Step inside Prairie Oak Craft Distillery LLC to see how that legacy is being kept alive today. Legally this time.

Watch the full story now. 🎬
Jim Marcacci

09/10/2026

How far do you travel to come here to get your fix? 🥩

We got to host this couple all the way from Macomb! Make the trip and see what everyone is talking about🍷

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09/09/2026

We are currently hiring for a Line Cook and a Dishwasher! Come join the team at Mick and Mary's!🍽

Our company is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disabili...

09/08/2026

Raising a glass to the Marcacci's as they celebrate their anniversary with us! 🥂

Here’s to another year full of love, laughter, and great memories. Cheers to many more! ❤️

09/06/2026

It’s a beautiful Sunday for lemon drop martinis with your favorite people! We open at 4pm, come spend your evening with us. 💛🍸

09/04/2026

Did you catch Mick and Mary’s on RFD Profit Watch's "Meaty Monday"?🎙️

Josh sat down with the Illinois Farm Bureau for their "Meaty Monday" series to chat about making great steaks, what goes into running a unique restaurant right off Route 66, and what makes Mick and Mary’s special. Check it out!

Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins the program to discuss the after effects of steady showers throughout the weekend and the unexpecte

08/28/2026

Friday night reading on the original alignment. 🥃📖
Copies of Benld and the Booze Gang by John Ubben and Jim Marcacci are officially available for purchase right here at the restaurant!
Dive into the real gangland history, bootleg operations and local true crime that ran straight through our backyard. Come grab dinner, order a drink and take a piece of local history home with you tonight.