The owners of HopScotch & Vine restaurant announced the restaurant would not reopen after being damaged by fire in January.

The retail tenant space at 180 W. Washington St. has been vacant since the Reserve at Hudson Crossing building was constructed and opened in 2021.

A new wave of flavors from Thailand arrived in Crystal Lake after the beloved Chinese restaurant New Peking closed following over two decades in business.

The long-time Short Stacks diner in downtown Algonquin reopened after a year of being closed with new owners but the same classic menu.

Asadoras Argentinas Burgers in Oswego closed its doors on April 23. The restaurant sold gourmet Argentinian-style burgers along with steak and chicken sandwiches.

The next time you're exploring Starved Rock State Park or one of other state parks, check out these delectable dining destinations in the area.

Lake in the Hills officials have changed food truck rules for the second time in the past year.

A new wings restaurant has been planned for Huntley, but can it overcome concerns about parking and video gaming?

The Village of New Lenox said it will soon see four additional new businesses open this summer.

New fast-casual restaurant Minnie Bird will be replacing Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers off Route 14 in Crystal Lake after it closed late last year.

New sidewalk cafe rules latest in city laws stemming from the opening of the new Joliet City Square in April.

The ribbon-cutting for LongHorn Steakhouse will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday at 16329 S. Boulevard Place, Plainfield.

The Oswego Village Board this week approved a $232,716 revolving loan and a $40,000 economic development incentive award for Billy Bricks of Oswego LLC.

The dining area of Algonquin restaurant The Chick and the Pig is now open and ready to serve guests with a spacious bar and game room.

The owners of AteaCo Coffee & Tea had two years at the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes and are now opening their own tea and coffeeshop on Riverside Drive.

The new restaurant brings waterfront dining, live music and coastal cuisine to the Illinois Valley area.

Sidecar Supper Club prides itself on its high-end pub fare made from scratch using many locally sourced ingredients, along with a large variety of craft beer.

Older adults and neighbors are invited to a special ribbon-cutting and registration event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at 1701 N Larkin Ave, Suite 316, Crest Hill.

Provecho, a new Venezuelan homemade food restaurant, opened recently at 131 E. Lincoln Highway, in DeKalb.

The new Crystal Lake location opened Friday, May 22. Owner Erdene Sainnyambu is also in talks to open a DeKalb location.

Almost three years to the date after the Australian-based Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez opened in Crystal Lake, the company has closed all of its U.S. stores.

The owners blamed a fryer for starting the January fire, which caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage to the downtown Plainfield restaurant.

Behind some of St. Charles' most popular events, like the St. Patrick's Parade and the Electric Christmas Parade, the St. Charles Business Alliance is entering an $850,000 annual agreement with the city.

Geneva Wine Cellar & Tasting Room held a grand opening last week at 227 S. 3rd St., just a few months after the business’ previous owner had closed the establishment in February.

Enjoy waterfront dining at these restaurants along beautiful rivers and lakes in northern Illinois this season.

May is National Burger Month.

The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin has permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.

Elburn's Heritage Prairie Farm will host five farm dinners in 2026.

Local restauranters are getting candid about the struggles they're facing in today’s economy and are asking for community support to keep their businesses alive.

The Tee Box's menu offers family recipes, made from scratch using local meat and produce.

Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-Fry and Sushi is expected to open Friday in the former Applebee's Grill + Bar at 1700 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.

Treat mom to a concert or mini-golf this Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10.

Leaning into lighter, seafood-driven fare, new additions to the menu include an asparagus and prosciutto salad, with burrata and truffle honey mustard, and grilled prawn toast on brioche.

The menu offers beef brisket, chicken & waffles, pulled pork and southern classics like fried okra.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10.

Chef Paul Virant brings his specialty, the Vistro Burger, to The Graceful Ordinary, St. Charles’ riverside dining destination.

The Oswego restaurant sold gourmet Argentinian style burgers along with steak and chicken sandwiches.

State Street Restaurant was known for its wide variety of sandwiches, including hot and cold subs, paninis, hot dogs, poor boys, burgers and wraps.

America’s Best Restaurants is a national media firm focused on highlighting independent restaurants. America’s Best Restaurants was at the restaurant on April 21 to film an episode for its YouTube channel.

Tacos El Tio, which has a location at 1606 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet, bought the space for $1.7 million, according to the Chicago Business Journal.

The new Guzman Y Gomez restaurant will be located on South Route 59 in Naperville, and will open later this year.

The proposed downtown Lockport development at former Dellwood Tire site would include commercial space and an apartment complex.

The restaurant opened in the former Crab Boil 59 space at 15507 S. Illinois Route 59 in 2023. It had previously been located in Oswego.

America’s Best Restaurants is a national media firm focused on highlighting independent restaurants.

Check out these restaurants where you can find the best breakfast and brunch in the Illinois Valley.

BG Hospitality Group’s new restaurant elevates the local dining experience in Fox Haven Square, located at Main Street and Kirk Road.

Iniga Pizzeria is located in downtown DeKalb at 206 E. Lincoln Highway, in the former Eduardo's Restaurant location.

Cary successfully passed a balanced budget Tuesday, but not without some major changes from the draft presented last month, including an updated budget for renovations for a downtown alley that increased by over $500,000.

The patriotic-themed venue in New Lenox features comfort food, cold drinks and live music.

The winner of the inaugural Joliet Chamber Premier Raffle will win two monthly prizes.