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Campton Hills, IL · Lifestyle

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Things To Do In Chicagoland: High-Stakes Tasting, Award-Winning Truths, and Brewery Comedy: Inside The Gourmand Gala, Pulitzer on the Road Exhibition, and Annual Laughter & Comedy Fundraiser

Chicagoland cuts across gastronomic luxury, cultural history, and community laughs this week with three standout experiences across Cook and Will counties. Sample signature bites from over 30 celebrated chefs at Union Station for Culinary Care, explore historic Pulitzer Prize masterworks at Harold Washington Library Center, and enjoy craft beer with live stand-up comedy at Hailstorm Brewing Co. in Tinley Park.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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I’ve Tried 15+ Matcha Spots in Chicago. Here Are My Top Five

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University. Matcha has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year for plenty of reasons: its earthy taste, clean aesthetic, health benefits, reputation as a coffee alternative… or maybe just for being performative? Whatever the reason may be, it’s clear that matcha has earned its place in today’s cafes, especially with specialty matcha spots popping up all over Chicago.

Chicago, IL · 7d

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Vegan on Broadway is Brookfield’s newest street fest

Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or just want to break from an omnivorous diet for the first time, Brookfield’s newest street event is for you. The inaugural Vegan on Broadway event, featuring live music and vendors selling vegan hot food, vegan baked goods, vegan snacks to take home, jewelry, merchandise and more, was held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Brookfield Shops and along Broadway Avenue. A second installment is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the same time.

Brookfield, IL · 3d

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FARE Opens in Charlotte, Bringing Seasonal, Clean Eating Beyond Chicago

For eight years, FARE has been making the same bold argument on Chicago blocks: fast food can actually be real food. Now that argument is traveling. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the female-founded, better-for-you fast-casual brand opens FARE Queensbridge Collective — its first location outside its home market and the first real test of whether a clean-label concept built in the Midwest can resonate in a new metro.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Gibsons Tavern Set to Debut in Fulton Market With Dual Dining Concept

Gibsons Restaurant Group is set to open its newest concept, Gibsons Tavern, on November 17 in Chicago's Fulton Market district, bringing together a casual all-day bar and a more polished dining room under a single roof. The restaurant's website lists its address as 925 West Fulton Market, standing at the corner of West Fulton Market and Sangamon. It is the latest expansion for a company that got its start with the original Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse on Rush Street back in 1989.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Open Tab: The good, the bad and all the coffee in Evanston

There is something quintessentially collegiate about grabbing a drink at a local coffee shop and sitting down to do work. Evanston is home to dozens of coffee shops, and The Daily traveled to a few of the most popular among Northwestern students to see whether they were favorites for their coffee or their convenience.

Evanston, IL · 3d

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This Illinois Restaurant Transforms Into A Magical Christmas Wonderland For The Holiday Season

Ornaments cover one Illinois dining room so completely each December that it feels like eating inside a snow globe. Add wreaths, snowflakes, glowing lights, and a whole crowd of Christmas trees, and the place turns into pure holiday magic. The building has served as a public house since the 1890s....

Chicago, IL · 4d

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This Low-Key Illinois Supper Club Still Grills Steaks The Old-Fashioned Way For Loyal Regulars

Some of the best meals in Illinois happen in rooms that look like they have not changed in decades, and that is exactly the point. You walk in expecting a simple steak dinner and walk out talking about the piano, the white jackets, and a slice of cake the size of a hatbox.

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Satisfy Your Inner Chocoholic At These 7 Legendary Chocolate Shops Hiding Throughout Illinois

Craving chocolate shops in Illinois that will satisfy your inner chocoholic and leave you grinning ear to ear?. These 7 legendary chocolate shops are hiding throughout Illinois with incredible handcrafted treats and unforgettable flavors!. 1. Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream (Geneva) Geneva has a lot going for it...

Illinois · 7d

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The Rundown: Architect living in home up for landmark status

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and today I learned some of the CTA’s heat lamps used to operate with potbellied stoves. The amenity is now on for the season (even if November temperatures are still mild). Here’s what you need to know today. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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This Family-Run, Cash-Only Illinois Bakery Still Draws Fans For Its Famous Cheese Sticks

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts you could drive past a hundred times. I almost did, until the smell of warm bread and the line at the door made me pull over. Inside, there were trays of pastries, towering cakes, and a buttery, cheesy treat...

Chicago, IL · 4d

100.9 The Eagle

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Someone in Illinois Won $7.4 Million and Nobody Knows Who

The Illinois Lottery looking for the mystery winner of more than $7.4 million dollars who identity remains unknown.

Illinois · 4d

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Doggonit! City dog licensing hits an all-time low

Chicago’s bark has long been worse than its bite when it comes to cracking down on owners of unlicensed dogs, but there now appears to be no bite at all. That much was obvious Friday when City Clerk Anna Valencia revealed during City Council budget hearings that her office has issued only 4,100 dog licenses this year in a city with an estimated dog population of more than 650,000.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Levi’s Opens New Michigan Avenue Flagship in Chicago

Levi’s is celebrating its connection to Chicago with the opening of a new flagship store on Michigan Avenue, bringing together local artists, businesses, and cultural institutions for a citywide celebration. Among the highlights is an exclusive capsule collection by Chicago fashion designer Ron Louis, known for his custom denim, streetwear, and signature “Blue Tag” work.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Halfway Down Route 66, Adrian’s Midpoint Cafe Still Hits Different For Texas Diner Fans

Chicago sits 1,139 miles behind you, and Santa Monica waits about the same distance ahead. Out on the flat Texas Panhandle, a small town marks the exact middle of America’s most famous highway. Most drivers would blink and miss it, yet travelers from around the world plan whole days...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Sears Sunken Garden’s Historic Pergola Renovation Hits Milestone In Overhaul

NORTH LAWNDALE — A historical North Lawndale green space is one step closer to being restored to its former glory as the first phase of a major restoration project is on track to wrap up in December. Crews working on the rehabilitation of the Sears Sunken Garden, 3312 W....

Chicago, IL · 3d

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The Hollywood Show Returns to Chicago in November

Get all the details on what stars are attending, ticket info, where to stay, and more!

Rosemont, IL · 3d

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park Home and Studio: Where an American Architectural Icon Found His Voice

Just beyond the hustle and bustle of Chicago, in the historic village of Oak Park, stands a home that helped change the way America looks at architecture. For National Architecture Day, we’re heading to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, a place where one of the world’s most influential architects began shaping a style that would eventually become synonymous with American architecture.

Oak Park, IL · 7d

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Holiday shopping has arrived: Chicago Artisan Market returns to Fulton Market & Ravenswood

Chicago shoppers will have four chances to buy handmade gifts, sample specialty foods, and support independent businesses when the Chicago Artisan Market returns to Fulton Market and Ravenswood during the 2026 holiday season. The indoor markets will feature artisans working in food, fashion, home goods, jewelry, ceramics, art, and personal-care products.

Chicago, IL · 4d