Food

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.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday, Feb. 27 at Menudazo in downtown Aurora.

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.

Mya Tinajero of Joliet was 10 when she died in 2017 from neuroblastoma. Her parents formed a nonprofit and raise money for toys for children with cancer.

The People’s Resource Center recently opened a a two-building campus in Wheaton

After a two-year hiatus, Michael and Cynthia Flynn have returned with the opening of their new restaurant, Flynnie’s Kitchen.

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

National Margarita Day is Saturday, Feb. 22. Indulge at one of these award-winning spots in DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley area.

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.

From airplane- and train- themed restaurants to a retro cafe and more, here are some restaurants the whole family will love.

The proposed restaurant will be called Tequila Limon, and will offer steaks, seafood and cocktails.

Dough and The Backyard will open in March. Dough will be a 220 seat full-service restaurant, while The Backyard will offer arcade games, Skee-ball, a projection screen and more.

Clients at UCP-Center for Disability Services in Joliet created a large quilt to be auctioned March 2 at the 28th Great Chefs tasting event to benefit the respite care program.

Second City Greens in Lockport is a hydroponic farm that grows seven varieties of herbs, artisanal lettuces and select leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and kale.

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.

The Chicago region’s fifth Fogo de Chao Brazilian steakhouse is expected to open in April across the street from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.

The Asian-inspired bowl concept restaurant with locations in Oswego, Naperville, Oak Brook and more launches a new hot, premium and cold toppings, bases and proteins for the New Year. 

Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week runs through March 2.

Woodridge will hold its first Restaurant Week Feb. 23 through March 1

Niche, a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Geneva, will host its first Buffalo Trace Distillery-themed dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Treat your special someone to a truly unforgettable dining experience at one of these award-winning restaurants, where romance is always on the menu.

National Italian Food Day is Feb. 13. Here are the best places for Italian food in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and in the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a delicious midday meal without the wait at celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's downtown Naperville location.

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

Make reservations to treat your special someone to a romantic dinner on Friday, Feb. 14.

Three local restaurants were voted as having the Best Brunches in Kane County in the Best of the Fox contest.

Visit these award-winning pizzerias in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley.

Hog Wild barbecue restaurant recently opened at 1300 N. Cedar Road in New Lenox, former home of Little Joe’s Famous Pizza.

As Valentine's Day approaches, wooing guests will be an opportunity for dinner paired with musical artists, Second City comedy, Kittytine Cat Cafe, two movie series and a wine and cheese walk.

Located in a mansion that dates back to 1847, the Spanish tapas-style restaurant was one of five Illinois restaurants to make the list and the only one in the suburbs.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on West Jefferson Street in Joliet has closed.

Northern Illinois offers a vibrant international food scene ready to tantalize your taste buds.

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.

Buddy Bags of Dixon is hosting a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Jersey Mike’s Subs, 1677 S. Galena Ave. in Dixon, where 20% of all sales will benefit Dixon Public School students.

Pizza Hut at 1156 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet is closed, according to the Pizza Hut website store locator.

Grab your sisters, girlfriends or best gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day Feb. 13 with some botanical inspired mocktails at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 18 million Illinois households, many with children, experienced food insecurity in 2023.

Chef Stephanie Godtke will be the speaker.

Parlor Doughnuts, which makes small batches of its more than 20 varieties daily, has opened a shop in Bolingbrook.

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

Plainfield is slated to see several new businesses begin construction or officially open this year while one IL Route 59 mainstay will be closing its doors.

The Graceful Ordinary is partnering with Chicago's Dove's Luncheonette for a pop-up event at the Wicker Park diner on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Whimsical ice sculptures and live carving will be winter attractions at the weekend Downers Grove Ice Festival from Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

Indoor and outdoor winter pleasures await in DuPage and Cook counties, from multiple theater productions to the Downers Grove Ice Festival and a Chocolate Weekend at The Morton Arboretum.

Sarah Oprzedek, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Will County, said "news of the federal funding freeze caught many organizations by surprise."

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.

Looking for some good sushi, Thai or Chinese food? Here's a list of award-winning Asian restaurants in the Illinois Valley, Kane, DeKalb, McHenry counties.

This is the fifth restaurant in the Tangled Roots chain, which launched in Ottawa in 2016.

Here's a list of award-winning brunches in the Illinois Valley.

More than 40 restaurants are participating in the event, which is Feb. 3-7.