$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.

Salsa Verde is inviting the community to their grand opening at their new location at 1508 N. Bridge St. at 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. To celebrate the special occasion, the first 100 customers are receiving $20 gift cards.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, specializing in takeout and delivery, is opening a new location in Yorkville later this fall.

Hollywood Casino provided an inside look at its new Joliet casino with an emphasis on restaurants.

Hollywood Casino provided the media with a tour of the restaurants at its new Joliet casino on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 just days before the center is expected to open to the public on Monday at the Rock Run development.

New York City Deli owner Stephen Girard has targeted a downtown Kankakee location as his second restaurant site.

A BBQ Taste Tour is seeking people with a desire for some lip-smacking adventure as the bus tour is set to begin in Kankakee on Sept. 20.

Whether you’re a sports fan or just looking for a place to hang out and grab a bite, the family at JW’s Third Base thinks you’ll be a fan of their neighborhood bar and grill

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.

Nori Sushi & Grill joins other new businesses that have opened in Oswego recently, including Candy Cloud, which sells a variety of beverage options along with other items.

At the new destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner, familiar staff members are part of the wholly reimagined space that housed longtime restaurant R-Place at TravelCenters of America in Morris.

Several dog-friendly Will County restaurants allow dogs and owners to dine on their patios together – and some venues offer specialty dog-friendly entrees, too.

Joliet has provided nearly $210,000 so far to restaurants, bars and other small businesses to offset impact of construction from $20 million downtown improvement project.

If you're looking for an experience that harkens back to summers past, take a road trip to these vintage drive-in restaurants and enjoy a burger, shake, root beer and more.

Royally hand-in-hand: A pair of Stillman Valley businesses under one roof sought to bring back memories of generations ago: one with the name of a longtime grocery store chain, and another with Grandma's beef jerky recipe.

When Chadwick lost its only diner, the community didn’t have to go far to find someone to pick up the spatula, and now the new owner aims to serve meals that will keep folks coming back for Second helpings.

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

The Crystal Lake location is celebrating 30 years in business, while the Elgin location is marking 20 years.

Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives his first State of the City Address, says Joliet is being rebranded as a destination point

The new Joliet casino will open months ahead of schedule, Penn Entertainment said

Farmhouse Academy with locations in Crest Hill and Mokena offers cooking classes for all ages, as well as birthday parties and summer camps.

MobCraft brewing abruptly shut down in November at Woodstock's Old Courthouse. Now BratHaus is moving in.

Hollywood Casino Joliet will feature the all-age Boulevard Food & Drink Hall that will include Lucky Goat, a new Stephanie Izard burger restaurant.

Marketing director for Joliet casino talks about changes coming at new Hollywood Casino under construction.

Former U.S. Marine Corps veteran Steven Olesky celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the arcade playing area of his Plano restaurant Planet Pizza. Planet Pizza is located at 216 Mitchell Dr., Plano, just outside of Yorkville.

The Joliet City Center Partnership and 11 downtown businesses are celebrating the 1980s on May 3.

Lake County’s delectable culinary and beverage scene took center stage at the highly successful Lake County February Flavor Festival.

City support for downtown Joliet businesses that can link revenue loss to city square project now tops $150,000.

Enjoy an elegant meal at the 128-year-old house in downtown Geneva that is now The James restaurant.

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

Business development coming slowly to Rock Run Collection, in Joliet but developer says a 'major lineup' will be announced soon.

The culinary program graduates are highly sought after in the food industry. The Michelin Guide recently noted the stellar kitchens where multiple alumni have helped earn accolades.

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.

The annual La Grange Restaurant Week runs from Feb. 27 to March 9 and features 22 restaurants.

From a stage musical to a Neil Simon comedy, to toys and kits for sale, to an internationally flavored restaurant week and Celtic melodies, fun awaits across the suburbs.

Will County craft breweries say the Trump administration's new tariffs on imported aluminum are likely to impact their bottom lines or force them to raise prices

Mama Gina Chef, a new Italian restaurant, opens in Bradley

Restaurants and bakeries in the Joliet area are feeling the pinch of soaring egg prices, but say they working to find ways to not pass the costs onto their customers.

Jitterhead Brunch & Coffee Co. in Crest Hill has closed its doors less than a month after announcing plans to expand its hours.

A 40-plus Joliet restaurant tradition is no more. A new restaurant has moved into the former Sub Dock at 923 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

A Joliet grocery store and several restaurants were closed for one day as part of a nationwide protest in solidarity with immigrants in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign.

Burger City, which makes uses fresh ingredients to make healthy, tasty meals, opened its Crest Hill location on Jan. 21 .

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.

No advance notice was posted about the shutdown of Sonic Drive-In in Lockport, which occurred suddenly in late December.

"Eat Your Heart Out Geneva" opens Feb. 8 and runs through Dec. 23.

The Downtown Joliet Winter Rewards Program continues through February. More than 20 shops and restaurants are participating in the program.

Home for the Holidays – the Morris celebration on Thanksgiving weekend – was a wish come true for one grateful family with a soldier overseas.

A new bakery, Nicola's Heavenly Cucina, has opened in the Lockport Metra station specializing in sourdough bread and classic Italian recipes made with all-natural ingredients.

Dining in this month at any of Kris Schoenberger’s restaurants will prove to be a golden experience for some lucky participants in his red envelope campaign.