Stories about food
Thursday night fireworks kick off this year's event
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy have partnered with ShareFest Will County to provide a free food giveaway this weekend.
Rockdale Pancake House is open 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.
Nashville style chicken wings and buttermilk chicken tenders are just a few of the items that will be on the menu when Nash Vegas Saloon opens in downtown Oswego.
Barro Fest will be held Saturday, July 27 in Settlers’ Park in Plainfield.
Enjoy these warm weather drinks before they're gone at restaurants in Naperville, Algonquin and other locations around the suburbs.
Check out these barbecue restaurants in the Fox Valley area.
Heather Kratz, who’s baked since childhood, opened her home-based business, “The Cookie Maker,” 14 years ago and sells cookies - and only cookies - directly to her customers.
The event is Saturday, July 27 at the boutique campground just southwest of Ottawa.
The lead pastor for Victory City Church in Joliet said volunteers provided food to 600 families on Wednesday evening. Volunteers plan to deliver more food at 6 p m.. Thursday at the church.
Arby’s restaurants in Oswego and Yorkville are among those in the Chicagoland area that have recently closed their doors.
River Fest returns to Yorkville from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Free Plano food pantry will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at 200 N. Center St.
This second restaurant is called Cemenos at the Park and is located at 3000 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
The Kane County Fair will be open Wednesday through Sunday, July 17-21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds at 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.
A Frida Destination event will unfold from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Altiro Latin Fusion, 308 Anderson Blvd., Geneva.
The Jewel-Osco on Larkin Avenue in Joliet could be sold to a New Hampshire based company as part of the ongoing negotiations to create a merger between grocery giants Albertson's and Kroger.
The All Saints Summer Greek Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N Broadway St. in Joliet.
The largest summer event in Batavia, the three-day Windmill City Festival begins this weekend with live music, food, carnival, games and contests.
The Crystal Lake Mariano’s is listed to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if a merger between Kroger and Alberston’s is finalized pending a court case with the Federal Trade Commission.
With more restaurants adding outdoor dining after the pandemic, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to restaurants with patios in the suburbs.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club's Brunch on the Farm will include a variety of specialty foods, drinks and more.
Sundae Funday in Rock Falls is filled with unique flavors of ice cream and Mexican cuisine.
The All Saints Summer Greek Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet.
Carolyn O'Reilly, the Geneva chef in a national Favorite Chef culinary competition, just advanced to ninth place in the quarter finals to be on the cover of "Taste of Home" and win a $25,000 prize.
The 2024 Community Dinner Table event is a fundraiser for Batavia United Way.
Petey cries for Walt’s Ice Cream at least twice a week, according to his owners Larry and Traci Jungles of Joliet.
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
Yorkville recently welcomed the family-owned Station One Smokehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with lines of hungry guests wrapped out the doors.
Plainfield and New Lenox are two of the suburban communities reportedly being considered for Jack in the Box fast food restaurants.
Flavor Flav’s Faves Signature Meal includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and bacon mac and cheese, all on one plate.
Mott's Lounge will host a 100th birthday party in the western Kane County community on Saturday, July 27.
The inaugural Chicago area festival is Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Kane County Cougars stadium in Geneva.
The Joliet City Center Partnership Saturday event includes an assortment of activities and entertainment in downtown Joliet.
Don't want to grill on July 4? Check out these suburban restaurants that are open for dining on Independence Day.
To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Chicago.
Sourcing most of their ingredients from their own farm while using local suppliers for others, the Wild Ginger Bistro & Wine Bar aims to tickle every taste bud.
Vicolo, in downtown Aurora, will offer handmade Italian pasta dishes, and will be both a laid-back cafe during the day and an upscale dinner destination at night.
Attendees under age 21 are allowed in the Plainfield Fest entertainment area this year.
St. Charles Park District will host Fourth of July festivities with firework viewing, food trucks and more at multiple parks.
Bronze winners included Crystal Lake Brewing for their brown porter Frozen Over; Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia in the Munich-Style Dunkel category for Wilson Street Dunkel; and Double Clutch Brewing Co. in Evanston in the German-style Altbier.
24/7 centers located in Amboy, Oregon, Sterling and Mount Carroll.
The husband-and-wife team of Clint and Brook Carey opened The Milk House, 230 Reinking Road, in 2015 in the actual milk house from the Krumm Farm that had been in Brook Carey’s family since 1886.
Joliet Park District director says final count likely to beat previous high of 55,000 Taste visitors.
Chubby Cattle’s concept combines traditional Japanese cuisine with modern culinary innovation, centering on its signature three-tier, all-you-can-eat menu featuring American and Australian full-blood Wagyu, Japanese A5 Wagyu and more.
The annual event will begin at 3 p.m. Friday and conclude at 9 p.m. Sunday. The event is held at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Tickets can be purchased online.
Yorkville River Fest will include a variety of music, food and activities for families and friends to enjoy this summer.
Swedish Days will offer live entertainment, food, kids' activities and, of course, the Grand Parade.
The new restaurant, located at 842 N. Randall Road, Batavia, has become the fifth and newest Taco Dalé restaurant in the Chicago area.
LUXX The Restaurant, newly opened in Sterling, wouldn’t be possible without the wonderful community support, said owner Sonny Dalipi.