Lovina's family celebrated her youngest child's 20th birthday with an outdoor supper of broasted chicken and french fries.

Shorewood resident Kim Whisenhunt founded Blue Heron Bagels in October – with her own funds — to give back.

The village received $967,000 in grocery tax revenue in 2024 and is expected to receive at least $1 million in grocery tax revenue in 2025.

Check out the rotating cast of food trucks parked near your favorite Kane County brewery for an evening of delicious food and drink.

The family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Vasa Park

Guzman Y Guzman, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant, will offer BOGO burritos or bowls from 4-11 p.m. Fridays September through November. Visit locations in Crystal Lake and Naperville.

The cafe makes 21 flavors of cheesecake from a longstanding family recipe.

The The First Lutheran Church of Plano event is open to the public and will allow residents to safely destroy sensitive documents to help prevent identity theft and fraud.

Popsicles come in different shapes and varieties, and a Franklin Grove woman has has put her own twist to the treats – using real fruits and what grows in her garden to create a variety of tasty flavors that make customers' taste buds pop.

Attendees will “take a culinary tour of Lockport’s eateries” and visit local landmarks during the event, which runs on Sept. 14

We gathered at daughter Loretta and Dustin’s house by 2 a.m. to start grilling a thousand pounds of leg quarters

As the deadline nears for the adoption of the municipal 1% grocery tax, the Bradley Village Board approved the measure.

The event, which brings together more than 30 of the Chicago area’s top chefs, is Thursday, Sept. 25 at Theatre on the Lake in Chicago.

Established in 1936 by Sylvio “Rip” and Emma Gualandri, the establishment in Ladd has been serving chicken, crispies, pickles, fried appetizers, beer and liquor for 89 years.

Kelly's in Sterling combines traditional Irish pub with authentic Mexican cuisine, making for a unique experience in the Sauk Valley.

Arron Sain of Joliet appeared on “No Utensils Needed,” of the Food Network’s “Supermarket Stakeout” program, which aired July 22.

MorningStar Mission serves all of Will County by providing food, housing, recovery, counseling and guidance with many programs for individuals. 

Patrons of the location are encouraged to visit the Red Robin at 2860 Walter Payton Memorial Hwy. in Oswego.

Check out the best outdoor dining patios in Kendall County, as voted on by Shaw Local readers.

The Will County coffee scene is varied as it is plentiful. Many venues offer a wide variety of other beverages, full meals and a full calendar of entertainment.

I spent Thursday night to Saturday night at the hospital with my daughter, Lovina, and Daniel. I am excited to announce the birth of their first child, born Aug. 16 at 2:03 p.m.

Check out the restaurants Kane County audiences voted as having the best breakfast in the Fox Valley!

National Waffle Day is Sunday, Aug. 24.

Nik & Ivy Brewing in Lockport is celebrating its fifth anniversary with activities on Friday through Sunday.

The City of Lockport became the latest city to approve a local grocery tax replacing a 1% state tax which will expire at the end of the year.

Chick-fil-A will open on South Larkin Avenue in Joliet and anyone in cow costume gets free entree or kids meal.

A 5-4 vote by the Joliet City Council will keep in place 1% tax now imposed by state.

The City of Lockport is set to vote Wednesday on retaining a 1% grocery tax previously cancelled by the state.

The 5th annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolled through The Grove on Saturday as the village celebrated its 150th birthday with a day full of live music, food and family fun.

Future culinary professionals at both Joliet Township High Schools are equipped with state-of-the-art workspaces after School District 204 completed renovations this year for new cooking classrooms.

Will County residents with a need for access to healthy food options are invited to attend two pop-up events for free fruits and vegetables.

Menu items at the Glen Ellyn restaurant will include the Korean barbecued beef dish bulgogi, Turkish kebab, Japanese ramen and mochi doughnuts, and the South Asian dessert, falooda.

The downtown Dixon restaurant serves up its own take on sandwiches, salads, omelets, crepes and a wide variety of other dishes and drinks.

The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a 1% local grocery tax to replace a state tax that goes away on Jan. 1.

Daniel Ray and I live in part of my parents’ pole barn. We like our little part, and it is nice to be so close to Mom.

Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.

As part of its Meals on Wheels partnership, Tacos Before Vatos will offer made-from scratch lunches and dinners to Meals on Wheels clients age age 60-plus as well as spouses of eligible clients.

The second annual festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.

The new restaurant, located in Naperville's new Block 59 development, is Chicago-based Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant’s Roman pizza/dining concept.

Fry the Coop, open since June, held a grand opening in Joliet with free chicken sandwiches, which drew a crowd on Thursday.

La Michoacana Sweet Bliss, previously fan-voted one of the top 10 ice cream parlors in Kendall County, is moving out of their location in Yorkville to a larger site nearby.

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

Fry the Coop in Joliet will host a grand opening in Thursday that will include a free sandwich – for those who register online in advance.

The next monthly seasonal brunch is the Farmer's Market Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Altiro restaurant on Anderson Boulevard in Geneva has been renamed Enigma to end confusion with Altiro on Third in the city's downtown.

Salsa Verde is inviting the community to their grand opening at their new location at 1508 N. Bridge St. at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. To celebrate the special occasion, the first 100 customers are receiving $20 gift cards.

August is National Sandwich Month, and we're highlighting some of the Sauk Valley's favorite delis.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, specializing in takeout and delivery, is opening a new location in Yorkville later this fall.

The new Leona's Pizzeria in McHenry will offer 75-cent pizzas Thursday, Aug. 14 to the first 75 VIP Rewards members. The first 75 guests ages 75 and older will receive a free full-sized pizza.

The five-day Gladiolus Festival, a sun-soaked event which concluded its 87th year, wrapped up on Sunday afternoon.