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6 Chicago beef stands where the Italian beef comes dipped, juicy and topped with giardiniera

Chicago, Illinois – There is a particular way to eat an Italian beef sandwich in Chicago. You lean forward, keep a few napkins close, and accept that the bread may have absorbed enough rich meat juice to make your usual sandwich technique completely useless. The beef is thin, the...

Chicago, IL · 3d
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Block Club Chicago

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Logan Square’s The Walk In Reopens Friday — Just Enter Through The Cooler

LOGAN SQUARE — The Walk In bar is ready to welcome people back, more than a year after it closed for a remodel. The cocktail bar, 2727 N. Milwaukee Ave., reopens Friday with more of a speakeasy vibe, owners announced Tuesday. The entrance to The Walk In will now...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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unearththevoyage.com

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These 4 Illinois German Bakeries Still Stretch Strudel Dough So Thin You Can Read Through It

Some of the best bites in Illinois hide behind plain storefronts with handwritten signs and glass cases fogged from the morning ovens. You walk in expecting a quick coffee and walk out with a box of strudel, sticky fingers, and a plan to come back next weekend. Real strudel takes...

Chicago, IL · 4d
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ABC 7 Chicago

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KATSEYE concert at Chicago's United Center postponed due to illness

The sold-out KATSEYE concert at the United Center was postponed Thursday due to an illness of one of the group members.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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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 · 2d

NBC Chicago

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These twelve Chicago restaurants made OpenTable's 2026 list of top 100 in the US

Twelve Chicago restaurants made a new list of the top 100 spots to dine in the country. The list, created by restaurant reservation platform OpenTable, was "generated from over 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics," its introduction states. Only restaurants in "good standing" with OpenTable and...

Chicago, IL · 1d

97ZOK

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Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

Chicago, IL · 3d

hoodline.com

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Evanston's Café Au Lake Nearly Doubles Profit, City Eyes More Lagoon-Style Cafes

A cafe that almost never opened is now one of Evanston's better municipal bets. Café au Lake, the city-run coffee and wine spot tucked into the Arrington Lagoon picnic shelter, saw its profit nearly double in its second year, and city officials say that success is fueling plans to bring food service to more public spaces, including a new cafe set to soft-open on Nov. 16 at the Prieto Community Center.

Evanston, IL · 1d

WGNtv.com

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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 · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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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 · 2d

Remind

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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 · 1d

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

Secret Chicago

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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 · 3d

takingthekids.com

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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 · 2d

storiesfromthe78.com

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Gibsons Tavern Brings Old-School Chicago Charm and Modern Steakhouse Dining to Fulton Market

Chicago has never been short on great steakhouses or neighborhood taverns. But what happens when you bring those two traditions together under one roof? That’s exactly what Gibsons Restaurant Group is doing with Gibsons Tavern in Fulton Market, a restaurant that combines old-school Chicago character with a modern approach to dining.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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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 · 3d

chicagostarmedia.com

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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 · 2d

Q985

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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 · 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 · 1d