Check out these award-winning pizza places in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to celebrate National Pizza Month during October.

Here are the winners for Best Taco and Best Mexican Restaurant in the 2025 Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley Favorites contests.

National Cheeseburger Day is Thursday, Sept. 18!

Smith’s Sales and Service was voted Best Lawn and Garden Equipment Dealers.

Maze Lumber was voted the Best Cabinets, and Best Deck and Porch. It has also been recognized as One of the Best when it comes to bathroom and kitchen construction, fencing and windows and siding.

Route 71 Auto Body Shop in Granville was voted Best Auto Body Shop.

Taylor's Way in Princeton was voted Best Lawn Care Specialist, Best Tree Service and One of the Best Pest Control in the Best of the Illinois Valley awards.

Loch Countryside Kennel in Peru was voted Best Pet Boarding.

At Wallace Center for Hearing in Peru, the staff is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Verucchi's Ristorante in Spring Valley was voted Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pasta in the Illinois Valley.

The law firm was named Best Personal Injury Attorney and One of the Best Law Firms.

Petals by Peyton, located in downtown La Salle was voted Best Florist in the 2024 Best of the Illinois Valley contest.