Zuka Sushi-Hibachi & Chinese in Bolingbrook offers a variety of sushi, hibachi and Asian cuisine, according to its website.

There are a variety of plants that can be eaten as microgreens, and each one will add a slightly different flavor to your meals. One good choice includes things in the brassica (broccoli) family, like radish, broccoli, kale, cress, etc.

The approximately five acres of land is currently unincorporated agricultural land in Will County. The restaurant would be located directly east of Walker’s Grove Elementary School.

Lakshmi will be singing copies of her new cookbook.

Yorkville resident Jeanne Leifheit took first place in an annual Norwegian soup cook off at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

I am in third grade at school. I like math best. My favorite time of school is recess. I like playing with my friends.

The bitter winter months can be a challenging time for families to get by. Following the holiday rush, food pantries often see a dip in donations just when folks need it most. At the Kendall County Community Food Pantry in Yorkville, staff says families need consistent donations.

Mission Meals dinners are held at St. John’s United Church of Christ Community Center in Mokena, with meals prepared by EggCetera Café.

A new family-owned restaurant in Joliet is serving up Venezuelan and Colombian food.

The Idle Hour, a new cigar lounge, and RILY, a raw bar and live jazz venue, are expected to open later this year.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will join executive chef Noah Gümüstekin for an unforgettable culinary event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to benefit the James Beard Foundation.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

From Capitol News Illinois: Officials from the Illinois Department of Human Services say over 300,000 Illinoisians who receive SNAP benefits could be affected

Emily and Jesse Moffitt are opening a second Summer Moon Coffee in Wheaton. The couple opened the first location in Crystal Lake about three years ago.

Karen Nall, executive director of United Way of Grundy County, said she “looks forward to our continued partnership and this unique opportunity for years to come.”

The Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock is launching a capital campaign as it tries to get sales up and become more financially sustainable after acknowledging recent struggles.

More than 40 participating St. Charles restaurants will be offering a special discounts.

Singer and songwriter Marques Morel will ignite the Savanna Cultural Center with his music at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Savanna.

As a child, I saw people in wheelchairs, power chairs, mobility scooters and many other pieces of equipment. I never once thought I would need to rely on any of those.

The 2,450-square-foot restaurant offers 60 seats for indoor dining. Customers can order ahead online at zaxbys.com and through the Zaxbys app for curbside pickup.

Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.

“The Herald Angels campaign has been in existence for nearly 30 years, and we are proud that we set another record in 2025,” Steve Vanisko, publisher of The Herald-News.

Check out what pizzerias Illinois Valley residents love the most!

Noodles and Company locations in Will County include Bolingbrook, Frankfort, Lockport, Plainfield and Shorewood.

More than 40 years ago, Jack in the Box had a restaurant on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet from 1968 until the late 1970s.

The Dixon American Legion will serve roast pork loin, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.

Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.

Lovina reflects on a quiet January day filled with faith, household work, family visits, shared meals, and gratitude for the simple blessings that shape daily life at the Eichers’ home.

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

Meat and dairy groups praised the new guidelines, while the American Soybean Association released a statement noting its concern the report calls into question the process of soybean oil extraction.

The Sauk Valley Diversity Alliance plays host to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Open Door Community Church in Sterling.

Not going to Soldier Field for the big game? Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois where you can catch all the action and enjoy food and drink specials.

A Dec. 28 windstorm wasn’t strong enough to defeat the Sterling community’s giving spirit - or one family’s determination to keep the giving going.

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

Check out the Favorite Breakfast and Favorite Brunch winners in the Sauk Valley Favorites contest!

One of Lockport's two Dunkin' Donuts locations may be relocated to a free-standing building in the near future.

These events will have a six-course meal with 2-ounce wine pairings.

Whether the store under construction is a Trader Joe’s grocery store is still unknown. Although Trader Joe’s has confirmed that it plans to open a store in Oswego, it has not said where the store will be located.

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

Update: After being closed since Thanksgiving week due to a water line break, Lanark's Hilldale Cafe and Catering is set to reopen Thursday, Jan. 15. Its cafe blends creativity and comfort to craft dishes that surprise and delight, each plate served with a dash of inspiration.

Lovina reflects on family routines returning after the holidays, time spent with children and grandchildren, recent celebrations and visits, shared work and worship, and the simple blessings of faith, food and togetherness.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Over the past year, few issues have sparked as much debate as the use of food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

New restaurants include Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse in St. Charles, Uzu Revolving Sushi in Lombard and The Grand Social House & Tavern in Wauconda.

If you’re practicing Dry January, or a dry 2026 and beyond, myriad suburban restaurants have sophisticated and crafted takes on nonalcoholic drinks.

The guidelines made a few other notable changes, including a call to potentially double protein consumption

The Dixon American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert on Friday, Jan. 9.

Our family spent a few days together over Christmas. We had a pizza and ice cream supper for Joe’s 57th birthday one night, then on Christmas, we had a 10:30 brunch.

Visit these delicious restaurants in Yorkville and Plano on your next pizza night.