This is the third year United Way of Grundy County is participating in the Herald Angels campaign.

On Thanksgiving Day, Daniel Ray and I hosted a mystery menu dinner here for both sides of our family

The Greggory is centered around live-fire cooking in an open-show kitchen with a menu that includes dishes such as bone-in prime rib, Slagel Farms rotisserie chicken and Mediterranean sea bass.

“We have a community that is working hard – and many are working multiple jobs – to make ends meet. But it’s still not enough,“ said Sarah Oprzedek, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Will County.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center at 811 S. 10th St. is collecting food donations Dec. 1-22, 2025, to help local families in need.

Bitter cold on its way to DeKalb County this week isn’t enough to stop TD Ryan from doing what he does best: Freezing for food. The former radio host’s annual Freezin’ For Food collection drive, in its 25th year, runs Thursday through Saturday.

Keg Grove Brewing Company opened in a former fire station in Morris in 2024.

The Joliet Police Department and the Salvation Army have partnered again to host the annual Patrol For Hunger food drive benefiting Joliet-area families at the holidays.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide data the department requested such as the names and immigration status of the aid recipients. Democratic states have sued

For this column, I’m going to share some excerpts from my mother, Elizabeth Coblentz’s, columns from November 1994

Anyone seeking to receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has to apply, regardless if they are currently receiving them, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The award-winning American Legion Band will hold its annual Christmas concert at the Rialto Square Theatre on Dec. 14 to benefit Catholic Charities.

Hilldale Cafe in Lanark combines creativity and comfort to craft dishes that surprise and delight.

As part of the restaurant chain’s commitment to combating hunger, Chick-fil-A has selected 22 food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens to surprise with $25,000 grants this holiday season.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other attorneys general are asking the federal court to vacate the new SNAP guidance and block its implementation “to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance,” Raoul's office said

Portillo’s Vice President of Restaurant Support Michael Portillo will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Plainfield location, which will include a check presentation to Bags of Hope, Portillo’s charity partner.

The annual Candlelight Christmas event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Chana United Methodist Church, 606 N. Main St., in Chana.

Zaxbys has purchased the former Slim Chickens restaurant at Illinois Route 59 and 135th Street, village officials announced on Monday. It would be the first Zaxbys restaurant in Illinois.

Over the past 112 years, the Rotary Club of Joliet has donated more than $1million in grants, scholarships and charitable support throughout the greater Joliet area.

While out on their hunt, son-in-law Tim shot a 10-point buck. He shot an 8-point buck during bow season. This is helping Tim and Elizabeth fill their freezer since beef prices are so high

The items can be dropped off at various locations throughout the Will County area.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

Fox Valley United Way looks to supplement its Holiday Assistance families with gift cards of $25 or more to help meet their practical needs this season.

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Constellation, owner of the Byron Nuclear Plant, presented a $15,000 donation to the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will be serving baked ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 1120 W. First St.

The 211 Helpline is a free, multi-lingual, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service where a live person helps the caller access resources and supports for a wide variety of needs.

Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails is now open on South Third Street in Geneva.

Streetwise Tattoos, of Sterling, invites the community to take part in The Spirit of Giving Food Drive during a three-day tattoo-for-donations event from Nov. 21–23, 2025. It's an initiative supporting local food pantries and a newly opened homeless shelter.

This popular sports bar and grill in Amboy offers creative twists to its traditional menu, including their famous Philly cheesesteak.

Community Cares and Oswego School District 308 come together to help those in need with a coat drive and a list of food pantries in the area.

The Rochelle Christian Food Pantry at 770 Lincoln Ave. saw an all-time record with 237 families served during the week of Nov. 2-8, 2025.

Neighbor Amy brought us some Winesap apples from her tree. I was really glad for them. They have a good taste for fresh eating, but are also good to bake with.

A three-generation hot dog business in Joliet is now for sale.

The Extension services are sharing publicly available resources to help Illinois families access food and support local donation efforts.

Hands of Hope will be hosting its Thanksgiving Food Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at 511 Oakleaf Court in Joliet.

About 1.9 million Illinois residents are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this year.

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, putting very young, older people, and those with underlying health conditions at greatest risk.

The GPS Parent Series will present “Nourishing the Modern Brain: The Food, Mood and Health Connection” with best-selling author and psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey at noon and 7 p.m. Nov. 18 via Zoom.

810 Billiards & Bowling is expected to open in early 2026.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

The West Suburban Food Pantry is facing new challenges as the need for food continues to increase

Rochelle Township High School recently announced the launch of its schoolwide “Dodging Hunger Initiative,” a community-centered effort designed to alleviate hunger within RTHS and throughout the Rochelle area.

The owner of a Lanark cafe blends creativity and comfort to craft dishes that surprise and delight, each plate served with a dash of inspiration.

The Joliet Police Department is partnering with the The Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center for its annual holiday food drive: Patrol for Hunger! Food pantries are reporting higher demand.

Check out this nostalgia-filled diners in Batavia, Geneva, Elgin and more Kane County communities.

States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown

I’m going to share the recipe for this coffee cake my sister Susan and Ervin brought to our house recently when they came for supper

Peace Lutheran Church invites anyone alone, in need, new to the area, or simply wants to celebrate with others.