Food Network

Illinois has so many more iconic foods than just the deep-dish pizza, and the Chicago Style Hot Dog. The biggest food media experts put together a list of the legendary eats across the Land of Lincoln, and there are some foods on this list that you have to try!

An Illinois restaurant is being recognized as one of the "Craziest Restaurants In America".

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.

Congratulations are in order! The Stateline's very own Emily Hopper is now a Food Network champion!

If you're dining out in southern Wisconsin, these are the places you need to check out right away. If the Food Network loved the food, you probably will too.

An Illinois man's fridge is a part of Food Network's "Raid The Fridge." How well did it help the contestant on the show?

After Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Food Network's hit series "Chopped" is probably the most addictive offering on their TV lineup.

Hey Guy Fieri, you need to jump on a jet an head to Rockford ASAP because this pork sandwich is FIRE.

Even if you don't like Guy Fieri, there's a very good chance you have watched an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.

Do you want to know who has the best job in the world? Anyone involved with choosing the best tiny greasy spoon diners in America. Sign me up.