Bear Family Restaurants - In The Press
David Bear Interview With WGN Radio
Recently Operator and second generation owner, David Bear, sat down with Anna Davlantes. They dciscussed everything from the Elk Grove Village, to new items featured at our restaurants. Learn more about our loyalty program and download the app from the links on the...
Park Beautification Project
Bear Family Restaurants has partnered with the Salvation Army to clean up a park in Elgin, Illinois! We are grateful to be working in the area to give back to our communities and help others! Please keep visiting to see the progress of our project and the final...
Elgin Police Serves Slushies
Elgin Police Department Partners With the Bear Family Restaurants Once Again With Slushie With a Sergeant Event Elgin, IL. – More than 150 free Slushies were distributed to attendees of the ElginMcDonald’s on Larkin during the Slushie with a Sergeant event...
Wheeling 125th Anniversary Parade
Wheeling High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams marched in the 125th Anniversary celebration parade of the Village of Wheeling. Boys Head Coach Tom Polak gathered his runners to participate and spread goodwill to the Wheeling Community. The girls from the...
South Elgin Police Officers Celebrate last day of School with Cones
South Elgin, IL. – More than 250 free Vanilla Cones were distributed to attendees of the South Elgin McDonald’s Cone with A Cop event on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Owned and operated by the Bear Family the South Elgin McDonald’s located on 100 N. McLean., is honored to...
Willard Teachers Shake Things Up At McDonald’s
Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher's Night to raise money for the school. South Elgin| Willard Elementary School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support the School. Teachers and support staff...
Mark Twain Elementary Teachers Flipping Burgers Instead of Pages to Raise Money
Wheeling| Mark Twain Elementary School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support the School'sPTO. Teachers from Wheeling School District 21 volunteered behind the counter on Thursday, March 21st at the McDonald's located on Lake Cook...
Mount Prospect Police Sweeten up The Afternoon at McDonald’s
In view of Spring temperatures, what better way to get to know the Mount Prospect Police Department than over sweet hot cocoa with whipped cream. The Cocoa with a Cop event, hosted by Mount Prospect McDonald’s, on Wednesday, March 13th, at 13 W. Rand Rd., which aimed...
From Flipping Pages to Flipping Burgers, Enders-Salk Elementary Raises Funds at McDonald’s
Hoffman Estates| Ender-Salk Elementary School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support local education and school activities. Teachers from Schaumburg School District 54 volunteered behind the counter on Wednesday, February 20th, at the...
Wheeling Police/American Cancer Society Check Presentation 2-4-2019
Wheeling Police officers and Wheeling Citizen Patrol members came out last October for a McCare Night at the Wheeling McDonald's in support of the American Cancer Society. That event raised close to $1,500.00 for cancer research. On Monday, February 4th,2019 during...
Illinois McDonald’s Franchisee Wins Prestigious Ronald Award
On Sunday, December 2nd, Owner/Operator of Bear Family Restaurants, David Bear was awarded with the Prestigious Ronald Award. This award recognizes McDonald's owner/operators who have made outstanding contributions to McDonald's, local community and their guests....
South Elgin Cocoa With A Cop 12-19-2018
South Elgin| What better way to get to know the South Elgin Police Department than over hot cocoa. The Cocoa with a Cop event, hosted by South Elgin McDonald’s, on Wednesday, December 19, at 453 Redington Rd., which aimed to bring the community together did just that...
Washington Elementary 12-13-2018
On Thursday, December 13th, Washington Elementary School held a McTeacher's Night at The Bear Family Restaurants McDonald's located on Kishwaukee Street in Rockford. This was an effort to raise money for the new PTO and help fund their Spring activities. Teachers took...
Lake Cook Wheeling Grand Re-Opening Events
Owner – Operator David Bear and The Bear Family Restaurants invited children of all ages to special celebrations during the first three weekends in December to enjoy complimentary events. This all took place at the newly renovated restaurant, located on Lake Cook Road...
Hoffman Estates Cocoa With A Cop 12-12-2018
In view of colder temperatures, what better way to get to know the Hoffman Estates Police Department than over a hot cocoa.The Cocoa with a Cop event, hosted by Hoffman Estates McDonald’s, on Wednesday, December 12, at 1070 N. Roselle Rd., which aimed to...
MacArthur Spanish Academy 12-6-2018
MacArthur International Spanish Academy Partners with McDonald’s in a Fundraising Effort 3rd time is a charm for MacArthur On Thursday night December 6th, MacArthur International Spanish Academy took over the McDonald’s located at 1070 N. Roselle Rd. in...
Elgin Cocoa with a Cop 11-28-2018
Chilly Temperatures in the air, what better way to get to know the Elgin Police Department than over a cup of McDonald's Hot Chocolate. The Cocoa with a Cop event, hosted by the Elgin McDonald’s, on Tuesday, December 4, at 1165 N. McLean Blvd., which aimed...
Hillcrest Elementary McTeacher’s Night 12-4-2018
On Tuesday night December 4th, Hillcrest Elementary School took over the McDonald’s located at 1480 Larkin Avenue in Elgin.In a fundraiser called “McTeacher’s Night”, students, parents, and teachers flocked to the restaurant to catch a glimpse of their...