It Appears Hardee's Is Finally Returning to Lincoln

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Hardee’s In Glen Carbon Blaze

GLEN CARBON — Flames erupted through the roof of the Hardee’s restaurant at 4207 State Route 159 on the morning of Monday, June 16, 2025, prompting a swift response from local fire departments. Firefighters from Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, and Maryville worked together to extinguish the blaze, which was contained within the restaurant’s hood system. Glen Carbon Fire Chief Jason Whitaker said the fire originated on top of the stove and traveled in…

It appears Hardee's is finally returning to Lincoln

After years without one, Lincoln appears to be getting a Hardee's location. Here's where it's going.