FOOD & DRINK

The grilling season has officially begun in Chicago, and we got some pointers from a restaurant that knows good barbecue!

Forget whatever plans you had for this weekend and book it to Chicago for bottomless mimosas with a side of French toast. We are just a few days away from the unofficial start of summer and I may have stumbled upon the perfect way to welcome in the sunshine - bottomless mimosas served with a basket of French toast sticks.

From gunshots erupting at Chicago's North Avenue Beach on its first day of the summer season to a brawl at O'Hare International Airport, several dramatic scenes unfolded this past week. And many of them were captured on camera. Here's a look at the wild scene captured in the Chicago area,...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Today is National Italian Beef Day!As the birthplace of the beloved sandwich, Chicago is celebrating in a big way.Al's Beef is giving away 500 free sandwiches at the Chicago Food Stop, on Michigan Avenue.The giveaway is set to take place between 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. If you miss out on that, Buona Beef is offering up a free sandwich with one topping when you use the Buona app at any of its 27 locations.

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Metra is making it easier to get around Chicago with kids this summer.You can get "unlimited ride" day passes for just $7.Through Labor Day, passes to ride across the entire Metra system are $10 Monday through Friday nd just $7 on weekends.The best part, each adult fare allows up to three children, 11-and-under, to ride for free. You can buy the passes on the Ventra app.

Back by popular demand, "The Clubby" is available beginning today, and it comes with a BOGO offer on the app. (CHICAGO) Potbelly announced the beloved underground menu item, The Clubby, is now available to order exclusively on the Potbelly app.

Jewel-Osco is a grocery store chain based in the United States that operates in the Midwest region. It offers a wide range of products including groceries, bakery items, pharmacy services, and more. The company was founded in 1899 and has since grown to become one of the largest grocery store chains in the region. Let's make use of these coupons to buy the things we need and make our lives more economical and enjoyable.

Summer is "unofficially" here and if you are looking to try the most iconic ice cream cone in all of Illinois then you are in luck! Because a new location has just opened up and now the legendary cone can be found in 3 different places!. According to NBC Chicago,...

The wine-focused restaurant chain Cooper's Hawk is slated to close its only location in Chicago, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Esquire by Cooper's Hawk, located at the former Esquire Theatre in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood, is unlike other Cooper's Hawk locations as it features a tasting room and three-story wine tower, boasting the largest collection of wines in Chicago.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The historic Maxwell Street Market returns today.You'll find plenty of handmade goods, music, and incredible food.The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.There are entrances at Harrison, Taylor, and Polk Streets.It will be open each weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) welcomes the return of the Chicago tradition. 

Memorial Day Weekend is almost over, and you missed Saturday’s Janet Jackson show in Tinley Park. Don’t fret, my friend. You live in one of the most amazing cities in the world where there is always something to do, even when the holiday weekend is just about over.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta. It happened with the help of their small business incubator Sparked.Abena Boamah-Acheampong is whipping something up in the South Loop."I started making shea at home, and just making all my body products," she said.Formerly a teacher in the city, it was her students who sparked her first batch of shea."I would always get at my students, like, 'Do you know what you're putting on your body to make?' They're like, 'Miss palmer? Do you know...

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CHICAGO — Check out Dean’s reviews on the new live-action film, ‘The Little Mermaid,’ coming to theaters today. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse: Indulge in their signature Big Mike Burger, featuring American cheese, charred onions, pickles, special sauce, and iceberg lettuce on a sesame bun. Fresh Stack Burger: Enjoy hand-rolled and hand-pressed burgers with the perfect brown crust, served on a buttered and toasted brioche bun. Try the Backyard...

CHICAGO (CBS) – The New Kids on the Block wants to take you to prom.BLOCKCON continues this weekend at the Rosemont Theatre. The sold-out convention features immersive fan experiences, a prom-themed party, and an intimate performance by the group. A special farewell event is scheduled for Sunday.

CHICAGO — Sunday was opening day for a tradition more than a century old: the Maxwell Street Market. Nearly every Sunday until the end of October, resale retailers, artists, farmers and street food vendors will line the 800 block of South DesPlaines to peddle their waves. Established in the late 19th century by Jewish immigrants […]

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — A Ride to Remember was held outside of the Lovell VA Hospital in North Chicago on Memorial Day Weekend. “We honor the sacrifices of fallen members who put their lives on the line for our nation, for us and for future generations of fellow Americans,” Ret. Col. Wayne Kirkpatrick said. For […]

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 05/27/2023: Perma-Seal Basement System’s Joel Spencer joins the show to talk about possible problems to be aware of if your floors are uneven and the best course of action. To learn more about what services Perma-Seal provides, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL (7325).