Last year, village trustees unanimously approved plans for a 12,500-square-foot grocery store at the site. Benderson Development Company LLC. is building the store along with another building.

The Great American Bagel, which closed in 2023, recently reopened at 1101 Essington Road in Joliet under a new owner.

Lovina reflects on her family's move from Indiana to Michigan 22 years ago, sharing memories of early spring 2004 when they loaded hay, unloaded lumber, and nearly lost their barn to a grassfire in their first weeks as neighbors.

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 5507 would ban “ultraprocessed” foods in schools. The bill passed out of a public health committee on a partisan 6-2 vote

Youths ages 14 to 18 can register for the 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course. The course teaches food safety principles, proper food handling and sanitation, food-borne illness prevention and leadership in food service environments.

Streator native Seth Ragusa is the personality behind Grazing Guse, a restaurant review channel on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Easter is Sunday, April 5.

Pancheros Mexican Grill is expected to open the Princeton location this summer and the Sterling location in the fall.

DuPage County Board members have approved $4.8 million in funding to continue a fresh produce program for food pantries, to boost a farm-to-pantry pipeline of vegetables and to help the largest of them expand a food distribution hub

Nearly 50% of Meals on Wheels clients screen at high nutritional risk due to the compounded effects of chronic illness, medication use, food insecurity, and social isolation, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

The Kankakee Valley Park District's Egg Hunt After Dark is Friday, March 27 and Manteno's Easter Egg Dash is Saturday, March 28.

Crews are moving materials in place on the site of a future Chipotle Mexican Grill on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in Ottawa. The Ottawa City Council approved the project last June, and the construction has been ramping up this month. It is located on Etna Road next to Thorntons.

Despite spring's late arrival, Lovina finds reasons to be grateful – from home organizing to helping her son reclaim mobility.

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

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million through the Illinois Department of Agriculture as part of a grant program to support local food infrastructure systems

This event is The Conservation Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and features dinner, a silent auction and live entertainment.

The city this week approved a drive-thru for a Culver's near the interchange serving the Rock Run Collection development

University of Illinois Extension in Lake County will host a hands-on professional development session, “Find Food. Share Support” on March 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Extension Auditorium, located at 100 S US Highway 45, Grayslake.

Wright In Kankakee will host a Floral Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the B. Harley Bradley House.

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

The Beach House matches the flavors, décor, and relaxed feeling people may remember from their coastal vacations – and that’s exactly how owner John Mathias designed it to be.

The NCAA basketball tournament kicks off Thursday, March 19. Watch all the action at these northern Illinois bars.

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

Lovina shares how she spent a busy weekend spoiling grandchildren, cooking family meals, and making memories with loved ones.

The city of Yorkville held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The festivities began with a 5K run followed by the Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, the Brass Band procession and then the Irish Parade. Food and live music was also a big part of the fun.

In addition to serving 100% Colombian specialty coffee, Sumercé Coffee in Crest Hill sells signature drinks and traditional Colombian baked goods.

The Maple Syrup Magic event is returning to the Will County Forest Preserve District on March with new entertainment and activities for attending families.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

Check out these 8 eateries that are serve up mouth-watering burgers.

Irish wood shipped from overseas, crowd-pulling music, history-rooted stories and a sense of welcome that treats strangers like family awaits guests at Frank O'Dowd's pub in Galena.

The evening ends with a tasting featuring bean-to-bar chocolate and historic cocoa recipes.

The Majestic will host a Winter Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14.

From the northern suburbs to the Illinois Valley, the farm-to-table movement continues to grow, with restaurants partnering with local vendors for the freshest ingredients.

This family-owned restaurant, first opened in Country Club Hills in 2006 and specializes in cheesesteaks and lemonade.

A week filled with family visits, home cooking and simple joys reminds Lovina how quickly time passes as children and grandchildren gather together.

Tickets are currently available for the March 12 annual culinary caravan that serves as a fundraiser for MorningStar Mission in Joliet.

From the hearth-fired kitchen, Chef Chris Curren will serve elevated Irish-inspired comfort dishes.

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

Illinois’ chief law enforcement official has filed a lawsuit claiming the operator of a Lockport McDonald’s violated child labor laws by employing teens to work excessive hours without a work permit.

The Lee County 4-H Program is thrilled to announce another season of the Jr. Gardener Special Interest (SPIN) Club, a club aimed at empowering young minds to explore the wonders of gardening.

The Mediterranean-inspired eatery rooted in classic cooking, seasonal ingredients and shareable dining will hold a soft opening Friday with limited seating throughout the weekend.

The event is a thoughtfully curated midweek experience spotlighting exceptional wines and local culinary collaboration in an elegant lakeside setting.

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

“This was our best opening day ever,” Mike Dillon said, co-owner of Walt's Ice Cream in Joliet of the Sunday turnout. “We had five or six cars in the parking lot before we even opened. People wanted to be the first customers of the year.”

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

Highlighting the best bars, breweries, coffee, treats and restaurants, the guide makes it easier than ever to eat local and explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.

The hamburger was ground, steaks sliced and beef chunks cut up and packaged. Some of the meat we canned as well. By late afternoon, we were all done.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Restaurant Week is underway in La Grange. Twenty one eateries are participating in the village’s signature culinary event, which is sponsored by the village and the La Grange Business Association (LGBA)