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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 · 1d
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7 Illinois Italian Bakeries Serving Fresh Cannoli Worth the Drive

A cannoli shake is a real thing you can order in Illinois, and I can’t stop thinking about it. It comes from a tiny shop built almost entirely around cannoli, right down to the cake and the bite-size versions. That shop isn’t alone in its devotion. Several Italian bakeries...

Chicago, IL · 4d
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Hooters permanently shuts its 35-year-old Chicago outpost on Wells Street as neighborhood development pushes the wings chain out

After 35 years of wings, game days and loyal customers, Hooters has closed its River North restaurant. The location at 660 N. Wells St., which opened in 1991, ended service October 18. A notice posted at the restaurant said its lease was ending . In a statement to NBC Chicago , a Hooters spokesperson also pointed to changes in the surrounding neighborhood. “Increasing development and neighborhood changes have transformed the area, leading us to the difficult but considered decision to leave this location,” the spokesperson said. What happened to the building? The closure comes about a year after the property changed hands , according to Block Club Chicago , which cited Cook County records; the building sold for approximately $4.1 million in October 2025 to GW Wells LLC. Are there other Hooters locations in Chicago? The River North closure doesn’t mean the chain is leaving the Chicago area entirely. Hooters still lists its location near O’Hare at 8225 W. Higgins Road, while its takeout-focused sister concept, Hoots Wings, has a South Loop location at 1238 S. Canal St. In other news: Chicago’s newest pizzeria has cozy Italian vibes, milk glass chandeliers, and a front-row seat to the pizza-making

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Artist Rashid Johnson has fame, fortune and the perfect trench. He’s also more vulnerable than ever.

It’s a little past 2 p.m. on a recent fall afternoon when Rashid Johnson emerges from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, looking remarkably sanguine for a man only halfway through a whirlwind day. Johnson is in town from New York City for just 24 hours and has already...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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This Little New York Restaurant Brings Chicago Italian Beef, Hot Dogs, And Deep Dish Pizza To Brooklyn

I appreciate that the owner grew up in Illinois and wanted New York to taste his hometown classics. The walls back up that mission with Michael Jordan, Mike Ditka, and even Ferris Bueller keeping watch. Somewhere in Brooklyn, a sandwich of thin-sliced beef gets dunked in its own juices and...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Prairie View Pantry: Old-World Tradition Meets North Shore Elegance at the New Chicago Suburbs Amish Deli in Northbrook, IL

Nestled amidst the leafy, upscale residential communities and bustling commercial corridors of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Northbrook has long been celebrated for its beautiful parks, exceptional dining culture, and welcoming neighborhood spirit. From its vibrant town center to its deep appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship, the North Shore continually embraces independent establishments that honor authenticity, meticulous food preparation, and genuine connection. Now, local residents, commuters, and regional food enthusiasts have an extraordinary new culinary destination to explore with the grand opening of the Prairie View Pantry Amish Deli. Bringing time-honored Pennsylvania Dutch deli traditions, slow-cured meats, small-batch farm cheeses, and artisanal pantry provisions right to the heart of Cook County, this remarkable specialty market offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional, unhurried craftsmanship.

Northbrook, IL · 21h

Block Club Chicago

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Fat Peach Bakery Opens 2nd Location In Hyde Park

HYDE PARK — A Bridgeport hotspot for unique, scratch-made bakery items will begin its expansion into Hyde Park this weekend as its owners prepare for a full launch next week. Fat Peach Bakeshop, 1613 E. 53rd St. in Hyde Park, held its soft opening Friday. The location marks the...

Chicago, IL · 17h

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Remember SOPO Lounge? Southport Avenue Before Gap

Before Gap occupied this stretch of Southport Avenue, SOPO Lounge & Grill was one of the neighborhood’s memorable early-2000s nightlife spots. SOPO opened in March 2003 at 3418 N. Southport Avenue, bringing a New York-inspired lounge atmosphere to a corridor increasingly known for its restaurants, bars and nightlife. Its black awning, large open front windows and sidewalk seating made it a familiar sight along the street.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Wisconsin Claims Two Spots In Top Fifty-five Foodie Cities In US

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.

Wisconsin · 14h

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Wheaton, IL Beer Festival This Saturday Nov 7 Supports Homeless Veterans

Cantigny's Brew it Forward returns Nov. 7 with 10 breweries, family activities and veteran support.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Families Planning a Living Christmas Tree Should Dig the Hole Before the Ground Freezes, Penn State Says, and Keep the Tree Inside No More Than a Week

Penn State says a living Christmas tree needs its planting hole dug before the ground freezes, and the tree should stay indoors no more than a week.

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Humboldt penguins steal the show again at Brookfield Zoo Chicago as Robin makes public debut

A new Humboldt penguin has joined the colony at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Robin, who hatched on Tuesday, July 7, at the zoo, is now on public view in the Living Coast’s Rocky Shores habitat. According to the Brookfield Zoo Chicago press release, visitors can identify Robin by the black and hot pink band on her left wing.

Chicago, IL · 3d

WGN News

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Digital price tags at grocery stores raise surveillance pricing fears

From websites to brick-and-mortar stores, it’s easier than ever for companies to target shoppers with prices based on their personal data. Now, a recent change at many grocery stores is raising concerns about so-called surveillance pricing.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Three Generations Have Lined Up For The Same Grilled-Onion Polish At This Tiny Illinois Street-Corner Stand

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A plain little counter, a short menu, and a line of hungry people can turn out to be a memory you carry for decades. I went looking for a quick lunch...

Chicago, IL · 7d

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Chaka Khan, Anthony Anderson lead Soul Train Awards' return to Chicago

Chicago is about to get a little more soul. The BET Soul Train Awards are returning to the city where the legendary television franchise began, bringing one of Black music's most recognizable celebrations back to its original home for the first time. The ceremony will be taped Nov. 5 at...

Chicago, IL · 2d