Barbeque

Our Midwestern standards for BBQ are so much higher than the rest of the country, it's not even funny. That's why a declaration that one is superior to all the rest gets my attention. That being said, food experts (really) say for the best BBQ in Illinois, you need to not go to Chicago, but a completely different destination instead.

Have you been invited to a 4th get together this weekend and now you're wondering what you should bring? No worries, here's a list of the top ten foods to bring.

All you have to do is say barbecue and you will get my instant attention. I'm licking my chomps right now and looking for a stack of those wet moist towelettes. Rockford will soon welcome a new barbecue joint.

Now that the weather is warming up and the Memorial Day holiday weekend is approaching the grill is in full swing for most. But what happens if you don't have one? No worries. If you have a tin can and aluminum foil you're all set...