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

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

Fans of live music and great food will have to look no further that First Street in La Salle as the La Salle Business Association is set to host two family-friendly events as the 7th Annual BBQ n Blues and 15th Annual Jazz’n the Street festivities return this Friday and Saturday

La Salle Business Owner Christie Pasieka and North Central Illinois ARTworks want to invite public support and input for the planned “Empowered Women of Starved Rock County’ mural project.

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.

5 things to do in La Salle, Bureau, Putnam counties for Aug. 20-22

The Mystery Diner orders from the Downtown Pub & Event Center in Princeton.