Pizza

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.

You don't need to travel to the Big Apple to find New York-style pizza here in Illinois. Check out our list of suburban pizzerias that serve the ultra-thin-crust delicacy.

The Clifton bar and wood-fired kitchen recently opened in Plainfield.

Giordano’s in Minooka went under new ownership a year ago. The owners have spent the year improving and growing the restaurant, according to the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce.

Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake.

This second restaurant is called Cemenos at the Park and is located at 3000 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

Officials with the city of Lockport confirmed they were nearly as surprised as residents by the recent closure of MOD Pizza at 16439 W. 159th St.

The visage of Tony Soprano, the notorious TV gangster played by the late James Gandolfini, now smirks down at the customers of State Street’s newest pizza shop, aptly named Sopranos Pizzeria & Catering.

Ella’s Italian Pub is the fourth eatery in the BG Hospitality Group, which also includes GIA MIA, Livia Italian Eatery and moto imōto.

We applaud Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse in Plainfield for creativity in designing signature dishes with rock fans in mind.

A monthlong pizza competition between the New Lenox Police Department, the New Lenox Fire Protection District and Laraway Communications Center has begun at Chicago Dough.

Where pizza is concerned, Illinois Valley residents don’t have to travel far. The region abounds with great options close to home. But sometimes it’s worth traveling for a different kind of slice.

Tapa La Luna in DeKalb takes a worldwide approach to its creative fare, and also serves up live music.

Opened in April 2023, Bella’s Wood Fire Pizzeria is the second restaurant for Cucina Bella co-owners Tony and Brittany Colatorti. It is across the street from the establishment they have operated since 2005.

The restaurant is the latest creation of chef-turned-restaurateur Brian Goewey, whose other Italian-focused enterprises in Geneva and St. Charles are Gia Mia and Livia.

The trattoria, a relaxed yet refined setting in which to dine, is open daily, with lunch service Wednesday through Saturday.

Before summer disappears, the riverfront dining setting is sounding a siren call to return soon.

Hope and Divine Purpose Transitional Living Home, Inc., Igniting The Fire Prayer Ministry & Resource Center and Nikos Pizzeria will offer weekly hot meals to 50 people in need on Thursdays.

Looking for a place to grab a slice of pizza in the Ottawa area? Our readers have some recommendations. What is your favorite pizza place? Tell us in the comments.

Looking for a place to get a slice of pizza in the Cook County area? Our readers have some recommendations. Which is your favorite? Share in the comments.

Looking for a place to grab pizza in Will County? Our readers have some suggestions. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

A list of the top 10 pizza places in DuPage County as picked by readers. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

If you're looking for a place to grab pizza to ring in the New Year our readers have some recommendations. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments. 🍕

The DeKalb community is mourning the loss of longtime Pizza Villa co-owner Larry Finn, who died unexpectedly Tuesday at age 76.

Where to get your pizza in DeKalb County, as picked by our readers. Which is your favorite?

Here are the top 10 places to get pizza in the Kendall County area as voted by our readers. Which is your favorite?

Here are the top 10 places to get pizza in McHenry County as voted by our readers in 2021 Best of the Fox. Which is your favorite?

For pizza that tastes homemade, go to Rosati's Pizza in Shorewood

4 Rosati cousins will celebrate their purchase of Rosati’s Pizza in Romeoville by donating 25% of sales on Wednesday to American Legion Post 52