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

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

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

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

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

Tallgrass Restaurant in Lockport was well-known for its classic set-price French cuisine in a restored Victorian building. The new owners are maintaining that spirit in updated ways.

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

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

Two best friends took an inside joke and turned it into a successful business.

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.

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.

Beers from one of the oldest breweries in America is now available on tap at more than 2,000 locations across Illinois.

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.

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

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

On Sunday, Feb. 2, O’Toole’s Pub Group’s four Chicago-area locations will come together for their third annual Wing Fest from noon to 3 p.m.

Find the perfect sports bar in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties to watch the big games, as well as the best wings in the Illinois Valley for that game day party.

Visit one of these award-winning bakeries in the Illinois Valley to enjoy a freshly-baked pie for National Pie Day.

The lower-level lounge is set to open on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 N. River St. in downtown Aurora.

Villa Nova Pizza in Lockport opened Saturday for carryout and delivery at its new location on State Street in Lockport. The dining room and bar is scheduled to open next week.

The special Valentine's Day giveaway gives one couple a second chance at enjoying the dinner they picked out for their wedding.

Located at 147 S. Main Street, Tacos Tequila Mexican Grill opened Jan. 10 and it appears the community has welcomed the community

Geneva Restaurant Week features special menus or discounted dining at many of the city's restaurants.

The St. Charles Business Alliance has selected four local bakeries and cafes for the 2024 Made in St. Charles Program.

The family-owned cheesecake business in Ashton serves a variety of handmade, custom desserts.

The Chef Selects menu is available at Old Town Pour House locations in Naperville and Oak Brook through Feb. 25.

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

Cities across northern Illinois offer restaurant weeks during the winter to entice diners to try new food or enjoy old favorites at discounted prices.

Try one of these hot locations if you're planning to reconnect with friends and family in the Chicago suburbs.

Ramsay's Kitchen, located in downtown Naperville, is highlighting a special winter menu featuring roasted bone marrow, Beef Wellington and more.

The Sonic Drive-In previously located at 16031 Farrell Road in Lockport has closed. No information was available on what might be next for that location.

The 17th annual Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service will take place on Jan. 20 and will include volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Warehouse on Park is looking forward to offering more events as Slow Smoke BBQ moves into their Genoa location.

Mexican restaurant Torro's in Lockport has announced that it will be opening on Mondays starting in January. Torro prides its menu on its fresh, homemade specialties.

Owners Heather and Greg Huffman plan to open dine-in at Lena's Social Club in late February; it already is open for delivery and carryout for a variety of pizza options.

Lockport restaurant Villa Nova Pizza announced Wednesday it had closed its longtime location at 876 N. State St. to move just a block down into its new site.

Gluten-free menu items include a variety pastas like spaghetti, ravioli, mac and cheese, lasagna, Kluski dumplings and gnocchi, as well as chicken, meatball, Italian, burrata sandwiches and more.

After months of renovation, Lena's is expecting a late February opening at the former Mama Cimino's spot in Dixon.

Enjoy a sophisticated nonalcoholic drink at many suburban restaurants this January.

Two Hands Fresh Corn Dog opened its 70th location, the first in Illinois, in late November.

A 31-year-old customer who inside of a Joliet McDonald’s was struck in the leg by a table and shattered glass after a vehicle plowed into the restaurant, police said.

The Joliet Noons Lions club recently distributed 24 blankets and 12 sleeping bags St. Vincent DePaul to assist the homeless.

Coffee Crush's owner has made more than coffee since opening the shop in 2019. She has brewed up lasting friendships with her customers and a space where she feels everyone is welcome.

Preservation is hosting Fondue Night, 90s Trivia Night, Vinyl Nights and more in January, as well as live music three nights each week.

Jitterhead in Crest Hill offers in-person dining, carryout and delivery.

Chef Kaleena Bliss is bringing her bold flavors to the suburbs for the first time with the exclusive burger collaboration with Chef Chris Curren.

Maple Butter Café in Plainfield has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu.

The menu will include steak, pasta, salads, grilled fish and desserts.