Northern Illinois’ best bites for National Donut Day Nov. 5

National Donut Day is Thursday, Nov. 5. Whether you prefer classic glazed, chocolate frosted, jelly-filled or something more creative, National Donut Day is a great reason to indulge in a sweet pastry.To find the best bakeries and donut shops in northern Illinois, Shaw Local News Network asked readers and audiences in DeKalb, McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to vote for their favorite. Votes were cast earlier this year and the results are in! Here are the winners of the 2026 Best of the Fox, DeKalb County Readers’ Choice Awards, Best of the Illinois Valley and Sauk Valley Favorites contests.BEST OF THE FOXKANE COUNTYBest Donut: Fresh Donuts, 1188 E. State St., A, GenevaFresh Donuts in Geneva is known for favorites chocolate Oreo donut, maple bacon donut and Fruit Loops donut, but offers much more than that. The menu includes traditional donut flavors, including chocolate, strawberry and vanilla sprinkles, glazed chocolate cake, Boston