Local Food

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