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.

A week filled with family visits, home cooking and simple joys reminds Lovina how quickly time passes as children and grandchildren gather together.

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

From the hearth-fired kitchen, Chef Chris Curren will serve elevated Irish-inspired comfort dishes.

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

Illinois’ chief law enforcement official has filed a lawsuit claiming the operator of a Lockport McDonald’s violated child labor laws by employing teens to work excessive hours without a work permit.

The Lee County 4-H Program is thrilled to announce another season of the Jr. Gardener Special Interest (SPIN) Club, a club aimed at empowering young minds to explore the wonders of gardening.

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.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

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

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 Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

“This was our best opening day ever,” Mike Dillon said, co-owner of Walt's Ice Cream in Joliet of the Sunday turnout. “We had five or six cars in the parking lot before we even opened. People wanted to be the first customers of the year.”

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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.

The hamburger was ground, steaks sliced and beef chunks cut up and packaged. Some of the meat we canned as well. By late afternoon, we were all done.

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.

Restaurant Week is underway in La Grange. Twenty one eateries are participating in the village’s signature culinary event, which is sponsored by the village and the La Grange Business Association (LGBA)

Dining at a local fish fry is a traditional part of Lent for many Will County residents.

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

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

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The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at Asbury United Methodist Church.

Bonnie Winfrey of Joliet, chief executive officer and president of Kailen and Kyler Enterprise, will discuss “Hands That Built Nations” at Friday's soul food luncheon.

Across Kendall County, Meals on Wheels also served 8,713 “cafe meals” in fun social settings to older adults in places like the Beecher Center in Yorkville and the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center.

A year after opening, Morrison High School’s greenhouse is growing more than plants — it’s also growing their connections to food, as well as leadership and research.

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 golf simulator at The Tee Box is a big draw for families and private events, such as team-building workshops and birthday parties.

An early taste of spring brings muddy chores, family gatherings, a joyful baptism service, and gratitude for blessings both big and small, from healing and birthdays to thoughtful gifts.

The drive-thru coffee business will move into the former Freddy’s located at 440 S. Weber Road.

Illinois Extension is launching a flexible vegetable gardening webinar series to help gardeners of all levels save money and grow produce successfully

Following through on an election pledge, Mayor Chris Curtis is upping the effort to find an east side grocery.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

The McHenry County Board late Tuesday unanimously voted down a Wonder Lake-area slaughterhouse that neighbors had strongly opposed.

Cold Stone Creamery is planning to open later this year at 2942 U.S. Route 34, next to Poke Bros. restaurant.

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The Chana United Methodist Church will host a homemade chicken and noodles, lasagna and apple crisp drive-up dinner on Saturday, March 14.

Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400 in Joliet won't serve a lower quality fish.

Competing for customers in a market crowded with competitors isn’t anything new for Horacio Leon, one of the co-founders of Azul Cantina, Sterling’s newest Mexican restaurant. 

Home Cut Donuts in Joliet serve paczki, a traditional jelly-filled, doughnut-like pastry, which many people enjoy on the Tuesday before the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday.

I would have forgotten some of the stories I wrote about the children if I hadn’t written them down. If you can find time to write down cute stories about your children growing up, that would be great.

Cost for the 10 meals is $90 cash or check or $95 by credit card. Proceeds benefit the Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom Program.

Lockport has approved plans for a new Dunkin Donuts building at 159th Street and Farrell Road.

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

Hope United Methodist Church will host the 110th chicken noodle dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 2506 Caton Farm Road in Joliet.

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.