Stories about food
We've compiled a list of some of the best brunches in northern Illinois. From DeKalb to the Sauk Valley to the Illinois Valley, here are some delicious options.
The owners of the popular downtown St. Charles restaurant will open their new Italian-inspired restaurant and café, Vicolo, next spring in downtown Aurora.
October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.
The Clifton in Plainfield, which pairs the elegance and refinement of city dining with the connectivity and hospitality of the suburbs, also homage to the former Giambotta Pizza’s, which previously occupied its space.
Don José’s Cantina and Taqueria opened this August in New Lenox and is already welcoming large crowds.
Osteria by Capri, located in the Doubletree Suites by Hilton hotel in Downers Grove, will host its inaugural Halloween Party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails by Chef Joey Capri.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mandrake Oct. 16, and celebrated Altiro Latin Fusion's new event space last month.
Tickets are still available for the 2024 “Brats Bourbon, and Brews” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. Proceeds help two organizations that serve veterans.
A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.
More than 30 amateur, professional and commercial cooks will serve samples of their appetizers, entrees, side dishes or desserts for attendees to judge at the event in Joliet.
Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria will open this fall, promising a garden-inspired atmosphere reflecting its name.
You don't need to travel to the Big Apple to find New York-style pizza here in Illinois. Check out our list of suburban pizzerias that serve the ultra-thin-crust delicacy.
Enjoy yoga and brunch on Nov. 3, and a Polka brunch Nov. 10.
Jack in the Box, which had a restaurant in downtown Joliet more than 40 years ago, plans to take over a closed Arby’s location at 2101 Route 59.
The future Jack in the Box in Joliet would go into a former Arby’s restaurant at 2101 Illinois Route 59, according to a staff memo to the City Council.
The Gardner Lions Club will be holding a pancake breakfast at the American Legion in October.
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet and Critical Grind Board Game Café in Shorewood are offering mystery theater events in October.
Giostra by Fabio Viviani will begin welcoming guests to its location in The Arboretum on Oct. 14, promising an authentic Italian dining experience.
Indulge your sweet tooth on Monday, Oct. 14 and celebrate National Dessert Day.
Oswego's Nash Vegas recently opened, bringing a Nashville-themed experience to Kendall County.
Celebrate the southern Creole dish on National Gumbo Day Saturday, Oct. 12.
Executive Chef Chris Curren and the team are celebrating with a full lineup of Halloween and fall-themed activities, including a Halloween High Tea with a costume contest, prix fixe Beetlejuice-themed dinner and more at the downtown St. Charles restaurant.
A lot of people can say they have roots in Rock Falls, but not all of them can say they’ve turned them into a thriving business that’s been part of the local landscape for generations.
Dixon Elks No. 779 is holding a chili cook-off to help children access medical assistance.
Try these delectable autumn culinary delights at restaurants in the Chicago suburbs.
Proceeds from the New Lenox Area Historical Society’s annual fall feast benefit the preservation of Schmuhl School and its ongoing student programs.
From classic restaurants to new eateries, dine at one of these locations during your next trip to Starved Rock Country.
Mandrake has been open for a year, but is now celebrating its grand opening with two nights of charitable giving, food and wine, Oct. 16-17.
This year's event will have bourbon and whiskey tastings, in addition to the famed competition which also features brisket this year.
Pesciolino Osteria in Channahon recently revamped its menu and website and remodeled the restaurant in honor of its anniversary.
Cassie's Popcorn, a little red popcorn stand at the corner of State and Maple streets, is celebrating a century of serving popcorn to the community.
Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo. Seven teams served 12 versions of chili to attendees, positioned alongside more than 20 vendors.
The Clifton bar and wood-fired kitchen recently opened in Plainfield.
Hosted by the Polo Chamber of Commerce, the Polo Chili Cook-Off and Block Party took place Saturday, Sept. 28, in the 100 block of West Mason Street in downtown Polo.
Pesciolino Oseteria in Channahon has an upscale, yet casual modern Mediterranean setting.
A Thomson restaurant sits off the beaten path of a popular river highway, but it's menu leads many adventurists and foodies down a scenic road close to the Might Mississipi for plenty to sip and taste.
This year’s Grundy County Corn Festival, which for 75 years has been the event to usher in autumn, continues this weekend in Morris.
DeKalb County Community Gardens has rebranded and will now be known as Rooted For Good, but the organization’s services will remain the same.
The owner of Nicola's Heavenly Cucina announced on Facebook it plans to open its new bakery in the Lockport train station on Oct. 19.
Adelle's in Wheaton unveils renovations that include updated designs and a new speakeasy lounge.
The Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival will feature food, music and more beginning at 1 p.m., Sept. 29, Rivals Park Picnic Grounds (Haunted Trails), 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is throwing a Pelican Party on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. Live pelican presentations are scheduled.
Here's a look at some of the new restaurants that have opened in northern Illinois in 2024.
The restaurant, which has been open for about a month, will hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at its Randall Road location.
The festivities take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, on the Benton Street Bridges between Broadway Avenue and River Street in downtown Aurora.
The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide holiday food baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger.
The menu at Costa's Ristorante in Byron is made in-house and from scratch, and the pastas, pizzas and other dishes that customers enjoy today haven’t changed since it opened for business in 1991.
During this “timed cut-off,” each participate Texas Roadhouse meat cutter will cut 20 to 30 pounds of beef to qualify for the national competition.
The Joliet Pride Network will hold its Joliet PrideFest event on Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet. The family friendly event will feature live music, food, and activities for children and teens.
The inaugural Chicago area festival happens Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Kane County Cougars' stadium in Geneva.