Food

Tickets to the concert won’t be sold. They will be exchanged for a generous donation of non-perishable food and/or paper products, which will be donated to Daybreak Shelter in Joliet.

Enjoy a candlelight dinner Dec. 11, a holiday meal on Christmas Eve and ring in 2025 with a four- or six-course meal.

These suburban restaurants are offering holiday cocktails to keep your spirits bright.

FoxFire in downtown Geneva is offering new menu items to celebrate its 21st anniversary.

Steve Buresh said he’s planned some amazing cookies for December at his cookie store in Plainfield.

Freddie's Off the Chain restaurant is expected to open soon in downtown Oswego.

The need for assistance has continued to rise in Will County since the COVID-19 pandemic. And that need is highest among families working one or more jobs.

A Thomson restaurant sits off the beaten path of a popular river highway, but its menu leads many adventurists and foodies down a scenic road close to the Mighty Mississippi.

Employees volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank center.

Smoothie King opened in Crest Hill this week and plans to open in Homer Glen in 2025. The speciality beverage company has several locations open across Will County.

Mickey Finn’s Brewery is thrilled to announce the arrival of AJ McCloud as the new head chef.

The Festival of Trees culminates with the auction ending Saturday, Nov. 30, during Morris’ Home for the Holidays festival. The online auction will begin to close at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, with a soft close for last-minute chances to bid.

The Joliet Light Up the Holidays festival and parade runs all day Friday. The parade will be along Ottawa Street, and the Christmas tree lighting will be outside the Joliet Public Library on Ottawa St.

Typical food-borne illness symptoms can begin anywhere from hours to days after a meal, last from a few hours to a few days, and include fever, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

The night before Thanksgiving is known as 'Drinksgiving,' where old friends reunite at local bars. Check out these award-winning bars and pubs in northern Illinois.

The restaurant at 1332 W. Rock Falls Road specializes in serving Detroit-style pizza, burgers, wings and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.

Pare down holiday-season stress to create more meaningful, joy-filled experiences for host, family and friends as they gather together.

Chicken-N-Spice restaurant in Shorewood is now offering chicken on the bone each Wednesday in addition to its signature chicken breast chunks.

Dario Mercato in Plainfield serves Roman-style pizza by the slice or full sheet, according to its website. Roman-style pizza is a rectangular style of pizza that originated in Rome, Italy.

Market Street Pizza serves traditional pizza favorites, in addition to unique specialty varieties.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Preservation is known for being home to an eclectic array of gathering places for dining, drinks and music both indoors and under the stars.

Events in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Morrison listed.

The American Legion will be serving grilled ribeye steak, sauteed onions and or mushrooms, baked potato with sour cream, or French fries, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday.

The Rotary Club of Joliet is hosting a casual, margarita-themed fundraiser to raise money for its new community contingency fund on Dec. 14.

The restaurant is the second of three Italian restaurants to open within a year in downtown Aurora. Last November, Amore Mio Italian restaurant opened on New York Street a block away from Giardino.

The South Suburban Center of the Northern Illinois Food Bank donates its meat and fish waste to Big Run Wolf Ranch, an educational facility in Lockport specializing in North American wildlife.

Features at the Joliet event include a delicious breakfast, a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and holiday crafts.

Students and volunteers started building the greenhouse in June.

Life in the food business recently has flourished for a Sterling family, whose nearly quarter-century-old Mexican restaurant has moved to the city's downtown area.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else, and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Many economists think Trump's plans, including putting tariffs on imported foods and deporting undocumented workers, could actually make food prices rise

Sterling Township is providing food vouchers to help those struggling to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Center Hall, 600 Ave. B in Sterling.

Panda Express in Lockport is expected to open Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to an announcement by the restaurant.

Features at this Joliet event include holiday drink tasting, heavy hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, live entertainment, raffles, networking and gift card tree

Whether its a date night, girls night out or a family gathering, there's a plethora of great dining options in the Illinois Valley region.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is expected to open soon, promising a garden-inspired atmosphere reflecting its name.

Preservation in Geneva offers an intimate indoor lounge, as well as an expansive outdoor patio with heaters, fire pits and a retractable roof to keep guests warm during the colder months.

Spearheaded by Sterling FFA Sentinel Kadielynn Nelson and President Grace Wetzell, the group worked with Meals from the Heartland, an organization made up of volunteers who package meals that are then sent to underserved communities.

Music, food and cocktails will spice a show featuring 130 exhibitors’ vintage and handcrafted goods.

The owners of the popular downtown St. Charles restaurant will open their new Italian-inspired restaurant and café, Vicolo, next spring in downtown Aurora.

Karas Restaurant Group will open its latest venture, Squire Ale House in Campton Hills, which is an off-shoot of its popular Village Squire restaurants, after the new year.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

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.

Check out this baked pears recipe, made with three simple ingredients.

Don José’s Cantina and Taqueria opened this August in New Lenox and is already welcoming large crowds.

The Harrah's Joliet location is famed Michelin-starred chef Rick Bayless’ first restaurant with Caesars Entertainment.

The French Press delights diners with sweet and savory crepes in historic row house.