The golf simulator at The Tee Box is a big draw for families and private events, such as team-building workshops and birthday parties.

An early taste of spring brings muddy chores, family gatherings, a joyful baptism service, and gratitude for blessings both big and small, from healing and birthdays to thoughtful gifts.

The drive-thru coffee business will move into the former Freddy’s located at 440 S. Weber Road.

Illinois Extension is launching a flexible vegetable gardening webinar series to help gardeners of all levels save money and grow produce successfully

Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.

Following through on an election pledge, Mayor Chris Curtis is upping the effort to find an east side grocery.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

The McHenry County Board late Tuesday unanimously voted down a Wonder Lake-area slaughterhouse that neighbors had strongly opposed.

Dining at a local fish fry is a traditional part of Lent for many Will County residents.

Cold Stone Creamery is planning to open later this year at 2942 U.S. Route 34, next to Poke Bros. restaurant.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The Chana United Methodist Church will host a homemade chicken and noodles, lasagna and apple crisp drive-up dinner on Saturday, March 14.

Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400 in Joliet won't serve a lower quality fish.

Competing for customers in a market crowded with competitors isn’t anything new for Horacio Leon, one of the co-founders of Azul Cantina, Sterling’s newest Mexican restaurant. 

Home Cut Donuts in Joliet serve paczki, a traditional jelly-filled, doughnut-like pastry, which many people enjoy on the Tuesday before the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday.

I would have forgotten some of the stories I wrote about the children if I hadn’t written them down. If you can find time to write down cute stories about your children growing up, that would be great.

Cost for the 10 meals is $90 cash or check or $95 by credit card. Proceeds benefit the Ogle-Carroll Ag in the Classroom Program.

Lockport has approved plans for a new Dunkin Donuts building at 159th Street and Farrell Road.

Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano is a family-owned business that features authentic Southern Italian fine cuisine.

Hope United Methodist Church will host the 110th chicken noodle dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 2506 Caton Farm Road in Joliet.

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.

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

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend, including Valentine's Day dinners and Galentine's Day parties.

Check out where Sauk Valley audiences go for the best pizza in the area.

Trader Joe's says no store confirmed for Joliet, but labor official says bidding process for potential construction job is in the works.

Long inspired by the food, culture, and hospitality of New Orleans, the team is celebrating with a one-night-only lineup of Mardi Gras specials.

Owners Dave and Tracy DeVries have added Papa’s Pizza and The Classroom Bakery to The Classroom in Nelson.

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.

The Plano Food Pantry is offering free food pick-up on Feb. 20 at the First Lutheran Church in Plano.

We have had a real winter so far with cold weather and lots of snow. Our younger generation in the family has had lots of fun with sled rides.

Hormel Foods recently donated $10,000 to Yes, Together We Can and Whole Foods Market donated $3,000.

The Bread of Life food pantry in Stillman Valley recently announced it has received a $5,750 grant to help keep its shelves stocked with food.

Participants will leave on school buses from The Loft at 15 Ash St. in Frankfort, at 5:30pm, to enjoy an evening of dining.

Amid record need in 2025, the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry also saw record donor support in that calendar year, RCFP Board President Cal Jacobs said.

Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden is celebrating 10 years of food, fun and live music in Batavia.

An Indian cuisine restaurant is set for Kankakee County.

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

Zonta Party Gras will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee Knights of Columbus Hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”