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Launching the summer grilling season, many Oak Park and River Forest residents will fire up the grill for some tasty foods to enjoy over the long Memorial Day weekend. At right, Kim Kirchherr, JEWEL-OSCO Dietitian. (Photos: JEWEL-OSCO)

From the community

Let's Get Grilling

By Kim Kirchherr | Monday at 4:57 p.m.

By Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, CDE, JEWEL-OSCO Dietitian The Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here – the unofficial launch of summer grilling season. It … Read more ›

A variety of berries can be found at the local farmers market. (Heather Leszczewicz/TribLocal)

Oak Park gearing up for farmer’s market season

By Bridget Doyle | May 17 at 2:18 p.m.

Oak Park’s annual farmer’s market season kicks off this Saturday, and the market’s new manager said they’re in a “mad rush” this week to make … Read more ›

Come explore the Northern Illinois Wine Trail

May 15 at 12:16 p.m.

For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›

From the community

Triton College is asking community members to name its Dining Room

By Triton College | May 15 at 9:09 a.m.

After 38 years of providing the campus and surrounding communities with a one-of-a-kind dining experience, Triton College’s Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Dining Room needs an … Read more ›

From the community

Dine on Starship Wednesdays to support Oak-Leyden, a local nonprofit!

By Valerie Plomin | May 3 at 2:33 p.m.

Join us in enjoying great food to support Oak-LeydenOn Starship Wednesdays!Any WEDNESDAY in May7618 W. Madison Street in Forest Park Starship Restaurant & Catering will … Read more ›

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is the sixth and final grand opening at the new Berwyn Gateway Plaza located at the intersection of Cermak Road & Harlem Avenue in Berwyn, IL.

From the community

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Now Open in Berwyn

By Amy M. Crowther | May 3 at 12:42 p.m.

Let the burger sampling begin. Five Guys Burgers and Fries (fiveguys.com) just opened a new store at 7150 Cermak Road in Berwyn Gateway Plaza on … Read more ›

Located at 6333 W Ogden Avenue, Lou’s offers dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering for their full menu, which features Italian beef, hamburgers, Italian sausage and thin crust pizza.

From the community

Lou's Pizza & Beef opens on Berwyn's Historic Route 66

By Amy M. Crowther | May 2 at 11:01 a.m.

With their new restaurant and catering business, Lou Palermo and his wife Denise have realized their dream of bringing their family recipes to the marketplace … Read more ›

West suburban farmers market guide 2012

By Heather Leszczewicz | April 30 at 6:00 a.m.

If you’re looking to add the freshest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and flowers to your dinner table, look no further than in your own … Read more ›

From the community

Moo & Oink is back and available in Oak Park

By Andy Richardson | April 27 at 1:27 p.m.

Moo & Oink meats and products are now available at Fair Share in Oak Park, 6226 Roosevelt Rd. The classic Chicago brand known for its … Read more ›

Seven Lettuces bagged salad with an April 11 freshness date has been recalled by the company. ( Company photo / April 15, 2012)

Dole ‘Seven Lettuces’ bagged salad recalled by company

April 15 at 2:51 p.m.

Cases of bagged salad distributed by Dole Fresh Vegetables have been recalled because a New York state test of some of the salad found salmonella … Read more ›

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