“There’s a lot going on that you can’t see,” said the director of “The Cat and the Canary,” the Community Players of Streator (also known as Engle Lane) stage production opening Thursday.

Jack's Tap in Spring Valley offers tasty Illinois Valley favorites and other delicious food options at reasonable prices in a relaxed atmophere.

Fiesta MX in downtown Ottawa is the kind of restaurant that makes you hungry the second you walk through the door.

The Mystery Diner visits The Dog House in the heart of downtown La Salle, and tries some of its many hot dog varieties.

The food is authentic, the wine crisp at Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Bar.

The Mystery Diner visits DeMilio's Italian Deli in Peru.

The menu at Honest Abe’s is full of cleverly named gourmet burgers, sandwiches and meals that reference Abraham Lincoln

Rip’s Tavern in Ladd received a visit from the Mystery Diner this week.

The Mystery Diner visited Walt's Kitchen and Catering in La Salle, which is a classic Illinois Valley bar that offers more than standard bar food.