Open in NewsBreak

Maroa

See all locations
Customize your news
35°F
publisher avatar

Food & Drink

everafterinthewoods.com

website

This Small-Town Illinois Bakery Makes Fluffy Donuts That Draw Massive Weekend Crowds

By ten thirty on a Saturday morning, the donut case at one little Illinois bakery can look almost bare, and that is the best compliment it could get. The glazed raised donuts here are big, light, and gone fast, so early birds win the prize. Families stop on their way...

Ottawa, IL · 10-13
article img

everafterinthewoods.com

website

Fans Swear This Old-School Illinois Donut Shop Makes Legendary Golf Ball-Sized Donut Holes

Golf balls usually belong on a putting green, but in one corner of northern Illinois they show up in a paper bag, warm and dusted with sugar. A family-owned donut shop has been frying them around the clock since 1976, and people happily drive an hour just to grab a dozen.

Crystal Lake, IL · 23d
article img

illinoistimes.com

website

Great Halloween recipes with minimal fuss

Halloween cookery can range from playfully autumnal to murderously macabre. From festive pumpkin crostini to bloodied witches’ fingers and ghoulish eyeballs, the best recipes strike an appropriate balance between shock value and delicious taste. I like to achieve this by focusing on deep, vivid colors, contrasting textures and a reliance on gorgeous fall produce like butternut squash, pomegranate and fresh sage. Some recipes, such as these cheerful and cheap popcorn balls, are old family favorites from back in my grandmother’s day while others such as black sesame hummus with flash roasted broccoli and carrot chips are decidedly more modern, and a nice foil to the inevitable onslaught of candy and sweets.

Springfield, IL · 22d

takemetotn.com

website

14 Gorgeous Illinois Lakeside Restaurants Where Sunset Views Steal the Show

On the Illinois shore of Lake Michigan, the sun never actually sets over the water. It drops behind you, in the west, while the lake turns pink and gold out front. I love that twist. It means the best lakeside sunset in the state sometimes faces the wrong way, and it still looks incredible. Downstate, the rules flip, and big inland lakes catch the sun sliding right into the waves.

Illinois · 26d
article img

familydestinationsguide.com

website

This No-Frills Seafood Joint In Illinois Is So Legendary You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just To Visit

Somewhere in Des Plaines, Illinois, there’s a little seafood spot that has absolutely no business being this good, and yet here we are. Don’s Dock Seafood is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant you’ve ever visited, and it does it all without a single white tablecloth in sight.

Des Plaines, IL · 26d

takingthekids.com

website

This Illinois Seafood Boil Buffet Serves Generous Portions Of Cajun Seafood For One Flat Price

Crab legs, crawfish, sushi, and a made-to-order hibachi grill all share one roof, and you pay a single price at the door. That alone made me sit up and reach for a napkin. The seafood side leans Cajun, with shrimp coated in butter and herbs and little seasoned crabs that take real, messy effort to crack. Across the room, a sushi spread and a salad bar wait for anyone who needs a break from the mess.

Burbank, IL · 26d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

10 Old-School Illinois Bakeries Where Pies Are Worth The Drive

Flaky crust has a funny way of turning a quiet Saturday into a road trip across Illinois. All over the state, family bakeries, orchard kitchens, and Route 66 diners are still rolling dough by hand the way grandparents did decades ago. These spots are humble, easy on the wallet, and...

Illinois · 25d

takemetotn.com

website

10 Small-Town Illinois Steakhouses That Are Worth Driving Miles for a Great Dinner

At one Illinois steakhouse, the cook standing over your steak might be you. The restaurant lets you pick your cut, sends you to the grill, and trusts you to decide when it’s done. That’s only one surprise on this list. Another spot grills steaks over open charcoal right in...

Illinois · 24d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

Pork Tenderloins Hang Way Past The Bun At These 8 Small-Town Illinois Spots

Bread crumbs, a meat mallet, and a hot fryer are all it takes to make a sandwich that sticks out past the bun like a dinner plate. In Illinois, the breaded pork tenderloin is more than lunch; it is a small-town tradition passed down at diners, drive-ins, and corner grills.

Illinois · 26d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

This Quirky Route 66 Spot In Illinois Is Both A Restaurant And Museum Rolled Into One

There’s a place in Springfield, Illinois, where race cars sit on the roof and the chili comes in microwavable containers you can take home, and somehow, that combination makes perfect sense. Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill is the kind of spot that makes you wonder why every restaurant...

Springfield, IL · 26d

takemetotn.com

website

This Illinois All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ Spot Lets the Whole Family Grill Unlimited Meat Right at the Table

The grill is built right into your table, and everyone gets to cook their own dinner. You choose your favorite meats, watch them sizzle over the heat, and reach for another bite while the next batch cooks. That setup sounds simple, but it changes dinner completely. Kids get lower pricing...

Illinois · 26d

unearththevoyage.com

website

These 9 Illinois Small-Town Restaurants Have Been Feeding Locals For Over 50 Years

Some of the best meals I have ever eaten came from places I almost drove right past. A faded sign, a gravel lot, a screen door that squeaks a little, and then suddenly you are sitting down to food that tastes like somebody’s grandma made it this morning. Illinois...

Illinois · 26d

unearththevoyage.com

website

Road-Trippers Bring Empty Coolers To These 8 Small-Town Illinois Cheese Shops And Dairies

Some of the best food stops in Illinois hide behind gravel lots, faded signs, and country roads you would never pick on purpose. You pull in for a quick snack, and somehow you leave with a bag of squeaky curds, a jug of fresh milk, and plans to come back next month.

Greenville, IL · 25d

The State Journal-Register

partner publisher · 14.4K followers

Trader Joe's adding four new Illinois locations | Video

Springfield, IL · 24d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

This Cozy Illinois Restaurant Still Buries 1928 Horseshoe Sandwich Under Fries And Cheese Sauce

Fries piled so high you cannot see the meat underneath might sound like a kitchen mistake, but in Illinois it is a proud tradition. Families from all over the state still steer toward the old Route 66 corridor just to share one giant, cheese-drenched plate. The dish is nearly a...

Springfield, IL · 27d

KFIL Radio

partner publisher · 17.1K followers

The 3 Halloween Candies Illinois Trick-or-Treaters Want Most

llinois has three favorite Halloween candies, and the top pick might surprise you. Find out what trick-or-treaters want most before you fill your candy bowl.

Illinois · 27d

takemetotn.com

website

8 Illinois French And Belgian Spots Serving Frites Worth The Drive

Sometimes the side dish is the entire reason to choose the restaurant. French and Belgian spots around Illinois turn the humble potato into golden frites with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and sauces that make ordering an extra portion dangerously easy. Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to indulge, but the search...

Chicago, IL · 29d

takemetotn.com

website

This Waterfront Illinois Restaurant Serves Lobster and Fish Fry Right Over the Water

Dinner comes with a front-row view of Fox Lake at Dockers Restaurant, where boats glide past while plates of seafood arrive at the table. This casual waterfront spot keeps the menu approachable, serving everything from burgers and Friday fish fry to lobster tails for diners craving something a little more indulgent.

Illinois · 10-10

takingthekids.com

website

We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants In Illinois And Here’s Who Made The List

One Chinese restaurant on this list was long known for what’s billed as the oldest neon sign in its entire city. I love that a sign can outlast decades of food fads and still pull people through the door. Then there’s the egg roll situation. One kitchen here rolls...

Chicago, IL · 28d

muddyrivernews.com

website

IDHS Seeking More Restaurants for its Meal Program

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is seeking more restaurants to expand the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) statewide, with a long-term goal of establishing RMP participation in every Illinois county. The program provides access to prepared meals to over 400,000 households who may have difficulty purchasing...

Illinois · 24d