Stories about food
From May 29 through Aug. 7, kids and teens can receive grab-and-go lunches at 20 locations throughout Whiteside County. The Let’s Feed Our Children initiative was launched over two decades ago to fill the nutrition gap that occurs during summer vacation.
The new owners say the previous operators of Foxhole Pizza and Pub left them the pizza recipe and they plan to continue to use it.
Northern Illinois Food Bank will hold "A Free PopUp Grocery Distribution" on Saturday at Joliet Junior College.
Fats at Friday season opener will get Blagojevich Slammers, fireworks and more.
Smokin’ Deal BBQ will host an open house May 11.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
Treat mom to a special brunch at one of these locations in northwest Illinois. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12.
Check out our list of ideas for Mother's Day brunch in the Chicago suburbs and beyond in 2024. Mother’s Day this year will be celebrated on Sunday, May 12.
These diners, hot dog stands and chicken restaurants have been serving up large portions and satisfying hungry guests for decades.
Here’s a sampling of what some suburban restaurants are offering on Sunday, May 5.
For the next five months, the block of Hale Street between Front and Wesley Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic and converted into an al fresco dining zone with two massive tents providing space for eight local eateries.
Owner Helen Chiappetta said The Vegas Cafe got its start when her father and uncle used money won in Las Vegas to open the establishment — inspiring the restaurant’s moniker and colorful theme.
The gastropub at 222 W. Main St. pays homage to a section of the turn-of-the-20th-century trolley system that connected Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora.
The menu features items such as palacinke, thin, crepe-like pancakes rolled around a filling; žganci, similar to polenta; Kranjska klobasa, a Slovenian sausage; cevapi, grilled sausage with a blend of meats; and more.
The Will County Regional Office of Education hosted a ribbon cutting for a new kitchen facility at Lincoln School in Joliet which will provide meals and educational opportunities for students at the school.