We've eaten a lot and learned a lot during multiple trips to the Chi-Town. After our most recent deep dive into the Chicago food scene, we're excited to share our picks for the best things to eat in ...

Every year, the James Beard Awards descend on Chicago, bringing along some of the food world’s biggest stars and a slew of events. But, locals know the real way to get in on the action is to dive ...

From the moment you meet Courtney Storer, you can tell she’s Chicago-born and Chicago-bred. Yes, the accent is a bit of a giveaway, but her warmth and affability are what radiate quintessential ...

Two Chicago restaurants have been deemed among the “Best New Restaurants in America” for 2025 by popular magazine Esquire. The annual list, released Dec. 1, is made up of 33 restaurants “where ...

The Chicago White Sox unveiled their new food and beverage options for the upcoming season on March 19, 2025. The Celebration Cake Shake, which contains birthday cake ice cream, confetti cake, a ...

If there's one thing we're certain about, it's that any restaurant approved by the late Anthony Bourdain will hit all the right spots. Like his food recommendations, Anthony's restaurant preferences ...

Every week on The Dining Table podcast, host David Manilow shares his own experiences from some of Chicago's best places to eat, drink and shop. Crain's reporters bring expert insight into all aspects ...

Get around to City Winery (1200 W. Randolph St., West Loop, 312-733-9463) where a $25 ticket gets a seat at a performance by She's Crafty, the all-female Beastie Boys tribute band. Bonus: a five-drink ...

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As the Chicago area ...

Chicago always has something to prove. When it went up against New York for the 1893 World's Fair, a New York Sun reporter called out its "windbag" campaigners. Illinois ended up hosting the fair, and ...

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