Wendy’s plans to reward the first 50 customers on Friday when it opens its new location at 16556 W. 159th St., Lockport.

In the past, Brown’s Chicken had Joliet locations on Jefferson Street and South Larkin Avenue.

The American Legion of Dixon will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will be serving baked ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 1120 W. First St.

The American Legion will be serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon.

United Way of Whiteside County is launching an emergency weekend meals program beginning Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to support school-age children affected by the ongoing SNAP benefit pause.

The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St., Prophetstown.

The American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Post, located at 1120 W. First St. in Dixon.

A family-owned Country Club Hills restaurant specializing is cheesesteaks and lemonade is coming to Joliet.

The cost will be $15 per meal with all proceeds going to the church’s building fund,

The church will be serving an all-you-can-eat meal of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy and pancakes.

Morning Delight Cafe is located at 2400 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

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

Benderson Development Company, LLC. plans to build a grocery store along with another building that will contain a restaurant/retail on five acres at Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s New Orleans North event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. The evening had the feel of Mardi Gras with food, music, local art and the atmosphere of “The Big Easy.”

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.

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like and learn about Kendall County’s rural heritage at a Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 17.

After 27 years and likely millions of tacos and burritos served, La Siesta restaurant will be closing next weekend, but not without first holding a Farewell Fiesta for the community on Friday, August 8.

Participants in the Morningstar Mission fundraiser will enjoy an evening of dining at The Curator’s Cafe, Magpie’s Joy of Eating, The Metro Grill & Bar and La Mex.

Village trustees approved $21,981 in grant funding to help offset building and construction costs for Taco Dále Cantina to open in the space that had previously housed Tap House Grill in downtown Oswego.

The 15th annual Plano American Legion Car Show on Sunday will also feature food provided by the Legion.

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

The Lumberyard, a recreation and shopping destination in Seneca, is hosting an upcoming farmers market that will celebrate local foods, handmade goods, music and community connection.

Fry the Coop chicken restaurant recently opened in Joliet, joining nine other locations in Illinois.

EZ Wok in Shorewood is under new ownership. The restaurant is known as having a "convenient location and affordable prices."

Lockport held its first downtown car show and Concert in the Square of the 2025 summer season on Monday, June 2, 2025. Cars lined State Street and 10th Street and food trucks set up at Central Square where the Neverly Brothers performed at the bandshell.

A family-owned Savarino’s Pizza is closing the doors on its Shorewood location on Sunday.

The Lockport City Council granted final permission for the construction of a Wendy's restaurant near I-355.

Here are a dozen fish fries you can try in Will County this Lenten season.

The Shamrock Stroll will take place Friday evening at 18 locations in downtown Joliet. Free entertainment, workshops, and food and beverage specials.

Check out these fish fries happening across Will County this Lenten season.

Penn Entertainment has announced that it is partnering with the celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

The BookBar in Mokena offers a variety of coffee, tea, lattes, wine, cocktails along with pastries, sandwiches, a light evening menu, book club and special events.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened a new location in Lockport on Friday. The restaurant took over the place previously occupied by Mod Pizza, which closed in 2004.

Culver’s of New Lenox recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary and completed a remodel of its restaurant.

Walt’s Ice Cream in Joliet traditionally opens for the ice cream season on March 1. Customers didn't mind Saturday's cold or flurries.

The following venues are participating in the Lockport Restaurant Week celebration. Be sure to mention Restaurant Week when ordering, according to the city's website.

Agricultural students at Belvidere North High School learn a variety of skills, including how to raise and care for quail and chickens.

The city of Lockport is working on finding a new tenant for the now-empty Sonic drive through location, hopes to meet with property owner.

Maple Butter Café in Plainfield has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu.

On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.

Laura Racich has been painting her entire life. Now her works showcasing iconic Joliet landmarks are on display in one of the city's newest restaurants.

A self-serve beverage station is just the latest addition to Roberts Family Farm, located at 905 S. County Line Road, Sandwich. The grand opening for the beverage station will take place June 7.

Clock Tower Cupcakes currently only takes orders online.

Clock Tower Cupcakes currently only takes orders online, but they'll be at Algonquin’s Art on the Fox from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on Saturday and Sunday.

“Unique but approachable” food is what you’ll find at 113 Main