Food

Preservation is known for being home to an eclectic array of gathering places for dining, drinks and music both indoors and under the stars.

Dario Mercato in Plainfield serves Roman-style pizza by the slice or full sheet, according to its website. Roman-style pizza is a rectangular style of pizza that originated in Rome, Italy.

Visit these award-winning coffee shops on National Espresso Day Saturday, Nov. 23.

Chicken-N-Spice restaurant in Shorewood is now offering chicken on the bone each Wednesday in addition to its signature chicken breast chunks.

The annual online auction items, featuring decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, as well as a Christmas Boutique and raffle prizes help set the holiday mood inside the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society at 510 W. Illinois Ave. in Morris.

The need for assistance has continued to rise in Will County since the COVID-19 pandemic. And that need is highest among families working one or more jobs.

The American Legion will be serving grilled ribeye steak, sauteed onions and or mushrooms, baked potato with sour cream, or French fries, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday.

Events in Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and Morrison listed.

The Rotary Club of Joliet is hosting a casual, margarita-themed fundraiser to raise money for its new community contingency fund on Dec. 14.

The restaurant is the second of three Italian restaurants to open within a year in downtown Aurora. Last November, Amore Mio Italian restaurant opened on New York Street a block away from Giardino.

The South Suburban Center of the Northern Illinois Food Bank donates its meat and fish waste to Big Run Wolf Ranch, an educational facility in Lockport specializing in North American wildlife.

Features at the Joliet event include a delicious breakfast, a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and holiday crafts.

Students and volunteers started building the greenhouse in June.

Life in the food business recently has flourished for a Sterling family, whose nearly quarter-century-old Mexican restaurant has moved to the city's downtown area.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else, and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

Many economists think Trump's plans, including putting tariffs on imported foods and deporting undocumented workers, could actually make food prices rise

Sterling Township is providing food vouchers to help those struggling to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parish Center Hall, 600 Ave. B in Sterling.

Panda Express in Lockport is expected to open Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to an announcement by the restaurant.

Features at this Joliet event include holiday drink tasting, heavy hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, live entertainment, raffles, networking and gift card tree

Whether its a date night, girls night out or a family gathering, there's a plethora of great dining options in the Illinois Valley region.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria is expected to open soon, promising a garden-inspired atmosphere reflecting its name.

Preservation in Geneva offers an intimate indoor lounge, as well as an expansive outdoor patio with heaters, fire pits and a retractable roof to keep guests warm during the colder months.

Music, food and cocktails will spice a show featuring 130 exhibitors’ vintage and handcrafted goods.

Spearheaded by Sterling FFA Sentinel Kadielynn Nelson and President Grace Wetzell, the group worked with Meals from the Heartland, an organization made up of volunteers who package meals that are then sent to underserved communities.

The owners of the popular downtown St. Charles restaurant will open their new Italian-inspired restaurant and café, Vicolo, next spring in downtown Aurora.

Karas Restaurant Group will open its latest venture, Squire Ale House in Campton Hills, which is an off-shoot of its popular Village Squire restaurants, after the new year.

Here's a list of the best bakeries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

We've compiled a list of some of the best brunches in northern Illinois. From DeKalb to the Sauk Valley to the Illinois Valley, here are some delicious options.

Check out this baked pears recipe, made with three simple ingredients.

Don José’s Cantina and Taqueria opened this August in New Lenox and is already welcoming large crowds.

The Harrah's Joliet location is famed Michelin-starred chef Rick Bayless’ first restaurant with Caesars Entertainment.

The French Press delights diners with sweet and savory crepes in historic row house.

Shorewood's Anh’s Cakery & Cafe has opened a new store at 1151 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, Fry the Coop in Bolingbrook will offer its Biscoff Donut Chicken Sandwich for $5 (limit four) until supplies run out in honor of National Sandwich Day.

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

National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3. Here are some award-winning locations in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties, and the Illinois Valley area.

Tallgrass Restaurant in Lockport will reopen under new ownership on Friday serving “fine French cuisine” with a healthier twist.

The new restaurant indulges guests with artistic dishes, imaginative cocktails and live music nightly.

Sterling residents can sign up for their $40 food voucher by visiting the Sterling Township Office at 505 W. Lynn Blvd. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Mr. Salty's Carnival Eats is participating at Lockport's Hayride of Horror in October and loves catering a variety of private and corporate events, even when the event is third shift.

The second annual Morrison Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. The event raises money and collects non-perishable food items to help support the Morrison Food Pantry.

Local bars and restaurants are offering spooky specials to celebrate Halloween Thursday, Oct. 31.

A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.

October is National Seafood Month. Here's a list of award-winning seafood restaurants as voted by Shaw Local News Network's audience. See the winners from Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties for 2024.

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri, federal health officials said Tuesday

The Clifton in Plainfield, which pairs the elegance and refinement of city dining with the connectivity and hospitality of the suburbs, also homage to the former Giambotta Pizza’s, which previously occupied its space.

Osteria by Capri, located in the Doubletree Suites by Hilton hotel in Downers Grove, will host its inaugural Halloween Party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails by Chef Joey Capri.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mandrake Oct. 16, and celebrated Altiro Latin Fusion's new event space last month.