The city this week approved a drive-thru for a Culver's near the interchange serving the Rock Run Collection development

The Beach House matches the flavors, décor, and relaxed feeling people may remember from their coastal vacations – and that’s exactly how owner John Mathias designed it to be.

The NCAA basketball tournament kicks off Thursday, March 19. Watch all the action at these northern Illinois bars.

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

Streator native Seth Ragusa is the personality behind Grazing Guse, a restaurant review channel on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Check out these 8 eateries that are serve up mouth-watering burgers.

Irish wood shipped from overseas, crowd-pulling music, history-rooted stories and a sense of welcome that treats strangers like family awaits guests at Frank O'Dowd's pub in Galena.

Andy's Restaurant in Crystal Lake is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Thursday with 45-cent coffee and beverages.

A Sycamore restaurant recently impacted by fire will be returning to business at a new spot this month.

From the northern suburbs to the Illinois Valley, the farm-to-table movement continues to grow, with restaurants partnering with local vendors for the freshest ingredients.

This family-owned restaurant, first opened in Country Club Hills in 2006 and specializes in cheesesteaks and lemonade.

Tickets are currently available for the March 12 annual culinary caravan that serves as a fundraiser for MorningStar Mission in Joliet.

After receiving an outpouring of support from loyal customers in its last week of operation, Tasty Bistro in Crystal Lake is reconsidering permanent closure.

A McHenry County judge ordered a restaurant in Algonquin to be evicted for nearly $41,000 in unpaid rent.

A small business serving coffee, breaking and lunch items – for carry-out and curbside only – will soon be replacing the shuttered Burger King along Route 14 in Cary.

The Mediterranean-inspired eatery rooted in classic cooking, seasonal ingredients and shareable dining will hold a soft opening Friday with limited seating throughout the weekend.

The event is a thoughtfully curated midweek experience spotlighting exceptional wines and local culinary collaboration in an elegant lakeside setting.

Highlighting the best bars, breweries, coffee, treats and restaurants, the guide makes it easier than ever to eat local and explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.

A beloved Crystal Lake sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant will permanently close next week, leaving Cary as its sole location.

Check out where Sauk Valley audiences go for the best pizza in the area.

Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.

“Plainfield supports us. This has been amazing since the day we opened," said Zaxby’s CEO Sharlene Smith, who attended the grand opening celebration there on Tuesday,

The fine dining eatery is scheduled to open March 9 at 460 S Route 59.

Zaxby’s, 13429 S. Illinois Route 59, specializes in chicken fingers, wings and sauces. Starts at today 10 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

The Beach House in Ottawa uses in-season, fresh ingredients to craft every meal.

The new Mexican restaurant held a soft opening event and will be open for business at 1 p.m. Monday.

Cary is looking into sprucing up a downtown street that turns into pedestrian-only access during warmer months.

Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano is a family-owned business that features authentic Southern Italian fine cuisine.

A special Valentine's Day concert featuring The Chicago Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 13.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Long inspired by the food, culture, and hospitality of New Orleans, the team is celebrating with a one-night-only lineup of Mardi Gras specials.

Crystal Lake continues to add more street parking regulations in response to a new café that is bringing in more cars to a residential area because its parking lot can't accommodate all its customers.

McHenry's Happy Jack's restaurant, which has operated for decades in town, has reopened and is serving up subs, burgers and ice cream under new ownership.

The approximately five acres of land is currently unincorporated agricultural land in Will County. The restaurant would be located directly east of Walker’s Grove Elementary School.

Participants will leave on school buses from The Loft at 15 Ash St. in Frankfort, at 5:30pm, to enjoy an evening of dining.

Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden is celebrating 10 years of food, fun and live music in Batavia.

The Idle Hour, a new cigar lounge, and RILY, a raw bar and live jazz venue, are expected to open later this year.

Zuka Sushi-Hibachi & Chinese in Bolingbrook offers a variety of sushi, hibachi and Asian cuisine, according to its website.

Lakshmi will be singing copies of her new cookbook.

A new family-owned restaurant in Joliet is serving up Venezuelan and Colombian food.

More than 40 participating St. Charles restaurants will be offering a special discounts.

The 2,450-square-foot restaurant offers 60 seats for indoor dining. Customers can order ahead online at zaxbys.com and through the Zaxbys app for curbside pickup.

Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.

McHenry City Council members have asked the staff asked to find economic development help for Niko Kanakaris' redevelopment of Vickie's Place, as TIF is not available for site.

Check out what pizzerias Illinois Valley residents love the most!

Noodles and Company locations in Will County include Bolingbrook, Frankfort, Lockport, Plainfield and Shorewood.

More than 40 years ago, Jack in the Box had a restaurant on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet from 1968 until the late 1970s.

Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.

Meat and dairy groups praised the new guidelines, while the American Soybean Association released a statement noting its concern the report calls into question the process of soybean oil extraction.