Rainbow Cone Celebrates 100 Years | Chicago News

Chicago’s iconic Rainbow Cone turns 100—and it’s still dripping with flavor. Since its humble beginnings in 1926, this family-run ice cream staple has grown from a roadside shack to a citywide sensation, with trucks rolling through Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, and beyond. Celebrations at the original Western Avenue spot included epic giveaways: free ice cream for a year, merch, and even a $1,000 party with a Rainbow Cone truck. The legendary five-layer cone—chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, orange sherbet—remains as beloved as ever, even after Buona Beef took over in 2018. A century of sweet success, powered by family, flavor, and Chicago’s enduring love for a rainbow on a stick. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41c596061cf6fea5