Harry Croton
"You Gotta Eat!" host and producer
East Peoria, IL
Harry Croton is a producer for 25 News and the current host of ‘You Gotta Eat!’
Harry joined the team in January 2021 and spent nearly two years as the weekend anchor. He began hosting YGE in September 2022.
Before starting a career in journalism, Harry worked nearly a decade in the restaurant business as a server and bartender. He credits his love for food to his mother, Pam, who has written and published several cookbooks.
You can catch Harry on all-new episodes of “You Gotta Eat!” every Thursday on 25 News at 6:00 p.m.
If you have a restaurant suggestion, click here, or email Harry at hcroton@week.com
There’s nothing like a meal by the river. This week, Harry heads to a popular spot in East Peoria serving up great food and an even better view.
Harry heads to Marshall County to revisit one of his favorite dishes: barbecue!
Harry heads to a local staple that combines high-quality food with a laid-back mood.
Mediterranean munchies are on the menu as Harry heads to a popular spot in Peoria serving up all kinds of unique pub-grub.
A spot in Pekin is serving up hearty, homemade plates, and the staff is entirely comprised of students at the local high school!
Word on the street is, a new spot just opened in Peoria and it is bringing some killer flavor to the downtown area.
It is cold out there! Harry heads to Bloomington to warm up with a fusion of flavors.
This week, we're trying an American favorite - hotdogs! There’s a spot in Peoria that’ll make it just about any way you’d like.
On this show, we love a unique treat, and there’s a spot in Pontiac serving quality cuisine you won’t find for miles.
Harry is looking for a fried chicken feast, and there’s a spot in Bloomington serving up some of the best around.
Harry is starting off the New Year with some breathtaking brunch in Farmington.
Harry is looking for some quality cuisine, and there’s a spot here in Peoria Heights where you can come to dine... and stay for the wine.
This week, Harry headed to a spot in Morton where the service is just as great as the food.
Harry is a big fan of Mexican food, and he hears there’s a new spot in Elmwood serving all kinds of south-of-the-border favorites.
This week, Harry is right along the lake looking for some food with a view.
This week, Harry is looking for some family-friendly food, and there’s a spot here in Emden serving plates you may not find anywhere else.
On a cold day, nothing tops a warm meal. Harry is back in Pekin looking to try some magnificent meats!
Harry is looking for some good old-fashioned home cooking. There’s a spot in town where you can get a great meal and bring one back for your pets.
We're in Secor for the first time, and on this show, we know small towns deliver big flavor. A local spot here is doing just that.
It’s never a bad time for tacos, and Harry found a local spot that's putting its own twist on the classic dish.
After more than 20 years managing other restaurants, Rory Klein took the leap and opened RJ’s Cafe just a few months ago.
This week, we’re looking for a healthy and hearty meal. Well, look no further than Radish Kitchen, which uses local ingredients to put its own spin on popular dishes.
A popular spot in Peoria County is serving up all kinds of crafty pies, and Harry stopped in to check if the crust is a must.
This week, Harry heads to Ashers Bar & Grill in Pekin. You Gotta Eat!
A hip spot in the downtown area has made a name for itself over the past decade, and it still continues to grow bigger and better.
Dining out is always an experience, but who doesn’t love a good home-cooked meal? A newly-expanded spot in Peoria does a little bit of both.
Police say one person was killed in a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning.
This week, we made a stop in Hanna City, where there is a new spot in town hoping to make its own history: You Gotta Eat at Kp’s Wings & Fries!
It was a grape-stompin’ good time Sunday afternoon, as people got to learn how to make wine the old-fashioned way.
Local public libraries are partnering with CityLink to give their members free bus rides throughout the month of September.
A popular summer tradition returned to the Peoria Riverfront this weekend - highlighted by a sea of green.
Members of the Itoo Society gathered Sunday to honor the man they say inspired the group to form more than a century ago.
The Watermelon Festival continues through Sunday over at the Spring Bay American Legion on Legion Lane.
For the 8th year in a row, a local CrossFit gym invited people to get out and get active - all for a good cause.
Police say a man was critically wounded in a stabbing in a local neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Employees at a local hardware store recently stopped a big theft attempt, but the owners say that’s not always the case.
As the summer winds down and Autumn approaches, a local family farm is giving families the chance to experience a little bit of both.
More than 40 artists put their creations on display, including metalwork, pottery, paintings and photography.
A Pekin woman celebrated her 102nd birthday over the weekend with dozens of friends and families by her side.
Unit 5 School District is on the lookout for new teaching assistants and substitute teachers.
A statewide program aims to offer life-changing educational opportunities to people living in poverty.
A Peoria man faces three counts of criminal sexual assault relating to three separate incidents.
Voters to decide on Unit 5's financial future
The Peoria Municipal Band played its final show of the summer season Sunday, in front of a massive crowd at the Glen Oak Amphitheatre.
The president of District 150′s School Board says a board member’s recent survey on the district’s proposed dress code was not officially approved by the Board.
The City of Peoria’s Safety Network met again Friday morning to talk about violence prevention strategies for the River City.
A national nonprofit stopped through central Illinois Wednesday to give computers to families that need them.
A local man - purportedly a contractor - has pleaded guilty to aggravated home repair fraud.
Police say two males were seriously injured in a three-vehicle accident Saturday morning.
