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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

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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 · 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 · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Illinois Donut Shop Still Fries Its Huge Apple Fritters Fresh In The Window, Just Like Always

An apple fritter roughly the size of your face comes out of a fryer in a shop window, and the man flipping it opened the place in 1972. He was 85 in 2024. He still works six days a week. The fritters get stuffed with apple chunks and cinnamon. Then...

Chicago, IL · 9d

takingthekids.com

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We Ranked The Best Italian Beef In Illinois And These 7 Spots Made The Cut

A sandwich stand on a busy Chicago street became the filming spot for a hit TV show, and its business reportedly more than doubled. That is the kind of pull an Italian beef sandwich has in Illinois. The idea goes back about a century. Thin-sliced roast beef gets soaked in...

Illinois · 5d

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‘93.9 Lite FM’ Chicago To Kick Off 26th Year Of Christmas Music.

IHeartMedia AC “93.9 Lite FM” WLIT will launch its annual holiday music format Nov. 5 at 3pm, marking the station’s 26th consecutive year as Chicago’s Christmas music destination. The station will kick off the seasonal programming with a two-hour commercial-free broadcast live from the Griffin Museum...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Talerico Bakery starts the next chapter in its fresh-to-frozen story

KANSAS CITY, MO — Bob Talerico loves to tell stories. The owner of Talerico Bakery, a more than 40-year-old fried and baked sweet goods manufacturer on the South Side of Chicago, has plenty of tales to tell. One of his favorites is about how he and his buddy Michael “Mickey” Martin started the bakery in 1984 using the kitchen of a family business. After all these years, Talerico still gets excited when asked to share the story … and its next chapter.

Chicago, IL · 4d

Belleville News-Democrat

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2 IL pizzerias serve some of the best pies in US, report finds. Where to go

Two Illinois pizzerias earned spots on The Infatuation’s recent analysis of the best pizza places in America. Both are in Chicago and serve distinctly different styles. FULL STORY: These 2 Illinois pizza shops serve some of the best pies in America, report says Here are key takeaways: The Sept. 22 report from The Infatuation, “ The Best Pizza Places in America ,” named Pizz’Amici and Milly’s Pizza In The Pan among the nation’s best. The analysis did not numerically rank the restaurants. Pizz’Amici was praised for its tavern-style pie. The Infatuation described the crust as “impressively thin and crackery” with a bottom that is “a Dalmatian-spotted, charred beauty.” A 14-inch Chicago thin-crust pizza starts at $21. Milly’s Pizza In The Pan stood out for its pan-style Chicago deep-dish, with “zesty” tomato sauce and caramelized cheese on the crust. A cheese pizza starts at $20 for a 10-inch and $24 for a 14-inch. Pizz’Amici is at 1215 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago. Milly’s has two locations: 925 N. Ashland Ave. and 3409 N. Broadway in Chicago. Milly’s does not take reservations and makes a limited number of pizzas each day, so staff recommend placing an order online in advance. In a

Chicago, IL · 4d

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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 · 7d

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Chance the Rapper’s SocialWorks Launches Ninth Annual Warmest Winter Drive Across Chicago

Eleven collection sites are open now through Jan. 10, gathering coats, blankets and essentials for Chicagoans facing homelessness. Chance the Rapper is asking Chicago to show up for its neighbors again. His nonprofit, SocialWorks, has opened the ninth annual Warmest Winter drive, with 11 collection sites across the city accepting donations from Nov. 2, 2026, through Jan. 10, 2027.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Little Betty Smokehouse Opens on University of Chicago Campus

Acclaimed Chicago pitmaster, chef Dominique Leach is bringing her signature Chicago barbecue to the University of Chicago’s campus with the opening of “Little Betty Smokehouse”. Chef Dominique joined us with more on her new concept and a taste of her signature menu items. 1133 E. 57th Street.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Mother McAuley’s Shopapalooza returns for 22nd year

Holiday shopping will get an early start at Mother McAuley High School as the McAuley Mothers’ Club prepares to host its 22nd annual Shopapalooza Vendor Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7. More than 90 vendors will fill the school with merchandise ranging from clothing and home decor to handmade crafts,...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Axios Chicago

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WBEZ names three interim hosts for "In the Loop" after Sasha-Ann Simons' exit

WBEZ is turning to three of its own journalists to host its flagship morning talk show "In the Loop" as it searches for a permanent replacement for Sasha-Ann Simons. The latest: Simons, who announced her departure last month after six years at the NPR station, signed off Friday. City Hall reporter Mariah Woelfel will host the show in November, followed by engagement reporter Araceli Gómez-Aldana in December and "Curious City" editor Susie An in January. Why it matters: The rotating lineup gives WBEZ ample time to search for a permanent host for the morning program, which launched just over a year ago as part of a major overhaul of the station's local programming. What they're saying: "We're excited that three trusted voices from WBEZ will continue to bring listeners the news, culture and conversations they have come to expect from 'In the Loop,'" executive producer Dan Tucker said in a statement. The intrigue: While extended searches aren't unusual in public radio, WBEZ has not announced a timetable for naming a replacement or whether any of the rotating hosts are candidates for the job. History repeats: In 2012, Rick Kogan temporarily took over "The Afternoon Shift" following host Steve Edwards' departure.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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This Illinois Buffet Serves Crab Legs, Crawfish, And Sushi All You Can Eat

Crab legs, crawfish, and sushi share the same buffet lines at one suburban spot. Add a made-to-order hibachi grill, and the plate math gets complicated fast. This Illinois buffet keeps things refreshingly simple. Lunch costs less than dinner, a drink comes included, and you can build your own stir-fry while a cook fires it up in front of you.

Downers Grove, IL · 5d

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Over 100 Years Later, Fluky’s Original Spirit Lives On In This Chicago Hot Dog Counter

The hot dog brand that claims it invented the Chicago-style dog now serves lunch inside a Walmart. Yes, really, right there between the shopping carts and the checkout lanes. That same name started on a bustling Chicago street corner back when a full hot dog meal cost pocket change. During the Great Depression, it even fed hungry folks who couldn’t spare a coin.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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This Cash-Only Illinois Burger Walk-Up Hands Out Peanut Butter Banana Shakes And Three-Layer Fries

Peanut butter and banana, blended into a milkshake, served from a walk-up window next to a sizzling char grill. That combo alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the fries come stacked in three layers. This little Illinois burger stand keeps things wonderfully old school. You order at a...

Des Plaines, IL · 5d

WBEZ

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Meet the prolific graffiti artist whose work is all over Chicago’s Northwest Side

Editor’s note: This story first published in 2024. Street artist Joos is perhaps best known for works that resemble ribbons of dissolving color, or paint that’s been pressure washed and left blooms of pigment behind. “It’s like, is it a shadow? Is it a silhouette? What is it?...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Since 1958, This Family-Run Illinois Italian Market Has Pulled Fresh Bread From The Oven Every Three Hours

I walked in for one loaf of bread and walked out with two heavy bags and a warm paper sack I could not stop sniffing. From the parking lot, it looks like any busy grocery store in Illinois. Inside, it feels like a small Italian town packed under one roof,...

Elmwood Park, IL · 9d

chicagofoodmagazine.com

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LeTour Recasts as an American Neighborhood Eatery

Four years after opening in the rotunda of a 1960s former bank building at 625 Davis Street, LeTour is embracing a new chapter. Restaurateur Amy Morton’s downtown Evanston restaurant is coming into its own as an American gathering place, with a reinvented menu that brings together familiar favorites, dishes made for sharing and flavors that travel well beyond any one culinary tradition.

Evanston, IL · 5d