Pizza

The visage of Tony Soprano, the notorious TV gangster played by the late James Gandolfini, now smirks down at the customers of State Street’s newest pizza shop, aptly named Sopranos Pizzeria & Catering.

Ella’s Italian Pub is the fourth eatery in the BG Hospitality Group, which also includes GIA MIA, Livia Italian Eatery and moto imōto.

We applaud Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse in Plainfield for creativity in designing signature dishes with rock fans in mind.

A monthlong pizza competition between the New Lenox Police Department, the New Lenox Fire Protection District and Laraway Communications Center has begun at Chicago Dough.

Where pizza is concerned, Illinois Valley residents don’t have to travel far. The region abounds with great options close to home. But sometimes it’s worth traveling for a different kind of slice.

Tapa La Luna in DeKalb takes a worldwide approach to its creative fare, and also serves up live music.

Opened in April 2023, Bella’s Wood Fire Pizzeria is the second restaurant for Cucina Bella co-owners Tony and Brittany Colatorti. It is across the street from the establishment they have operated since 2005.

The restaurant is the latest creation of chef-turned-restaurateur Brian Goewey, whose other Italian-focused enterprises in Geneva and St. Charles are Gia Mia and Livia.

The trattoria, a relaxed yet refined setting in which to dine, is open daily, with lunch service Wednesday through Saturday.

Before summer disappears, the riverfront dining setting is sounding a siren call to return soon.

Hope and Divine Purpose Transitional Living Home, Inc., Igniting The Fire Prayer Ministry & Resource Center and Nikos Pizzeria will offer weekly hot meals to 50 people in need on Thursdays.

Looking for a place to grab a slice of pizza in the Ottawa area? Our readers have some recommendations. What is your favorite pizza place? Tell us in the comments.

Looking for a place to get a slice of pizza in the Cook County area? Our readers have some recommendations. Which is your favorite? Share in the comments.

Looking for a place to grab pizza in Will County? Our readers have some suggestions. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

A list of the top 10 pizza places in DuPage County as picked by readers. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.