food

Esquire named two Illinois restaurants among the best new in America for 2025, spotlighting Chicago favorites Mirra and Pizz’amici.

Melissa Shell found a 1992 Long John Silver’s kids meal coupon and brought it in as a joke—the restaurant honored it, showing small-town customer loyalty at its best.

Check out a gorgeous holiday charcuterie made by Boards by Beth, featuring local produce and festive flair. Perfect for your next gathering.

Illinois restaurants shine on the Robb Report list of America’s greatest, with Chicago’s Alinea ranked number one. Keywords: Illinois dining, Chicago restaurants, Alinea.

Check out delicious cranberry recipes for your holiday table, featuring a fun and easy method to make crowd-pleasing candied cranberries.

Take a look back at the big-name chain restaurants that we said goodbye to in 2025.

Before you feed your favorite four-legged companion from your holiday plate, be sure what you're giving them is safe. Here are 7 foods that are safe to give your dog.

From peppermint lattes to cookie butter shakes, your favorite chains are bringing back holiday classics and introducing new festive flavors for 2025.

Local food truck offering twisted soda drinks and flatbread pizza.

Deer hunters have the chance to give back to hungry Hoosiers this season with DNR's Hunt For Hunger campaign. Give back this thanksgiving by donating your deer. You will receive free processing and the feeling of giving this time of year.

Chicago tops Illinois dining again with the most booked restaurants in 2025, including Summer House and Pizzeria Portofino.

Skyline Chili lovers will want to check out the new collaboration with Graeter's Ice Cream, featuring a limited-time flavor that mixes sweet and savory.