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Hodgkins, IL · Lifestyle

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While Sujan Sarkar Expands His Restaurant Empire, Sahil Sethi Keeps the Chicago Spots Up to Snuff

More than ten years ago, Sahil Sethi and Sujan Sarkar met in the kitchen of a Mediterranean restaurant in India. Many years, restaurants, cities, and awards later, they are still working together, with Sarkar expanding into a global presence based on the reputation of restaurants in Chicago that Sethi helps to oversee and maintain as culinary director.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Once a staple in Chicago, new monumental public art lands in Rockford’s Davis Park

ROCKFORD — A large-scale abstract sculpture that was a fixture of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago for nearly four decades has a new home in Davis Park. Bridgeport, a 35-foot tall and 15-foot wide painted aluminium sculpture from late artist and sculptor John Henry, now serves as the centerpiece of a new collection installed this week in the riverfront park, 320 S. Wyman St. in downtown.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Michelle Branch at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

Michelle Branch brings her Everywhere and Back Again Tour to a sold-out, very excited crowd at House of Blues in Chicago. Just when you thought the House of Blues was already full to capacity, you’d notice a steady stream of people still filtering in. This has to be the fullest we’ve ever seen the venue, as it was busting at the seams. It was so full, people were struggling to get in, with some people being stuck on the stairs, having to come to terms with the fact that they could not see the stage. Not that this seemed to bother them, as they looked excited just to be there. The loud buzz from the crowd reflected the anticipation in the music hall as they awaited Michelle Branch‘s performance.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Lazy Susan’s ‘Our Town’ Is A Warm And Welcoming Celebration Of Life

With a welcoming preshow, an engaging ensemble, and an intimate staging that makes the audience feel a part of the community, Lazy Susan Co.’s Our Town is a heartfelt celebration of life’s everyday moments. When I was in eighth grade, my class performed a shortened version of Our...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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New Fulton Street Viaduct Mural Honors Frankie Knuckles, Lucy Parsons and DuSable

A new mural now stretches across the Fulton Street viaduct in Chicago's West Loop, honoring four figures tied to the city's history, from an early Indigenous settler to a house music pioneer. Local leaders and artists unveiled the artwork on the viaduct Thursday, transforming a stretch of underpass at the corner of Fulton Street, Clinton Street and Milwaukee Avenue.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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River North's 1887 Firehouse Reborn as Lanzetta's 10,000-Square-Foot Design House

A 139-year-old firehouse on Chicago's Near North Side has a new life as a design showroom. The building at 228 W. Illinois St., once home to Engine Company 42 of the Chicago Fire Department, now houses 1887 House, a four-story, 10,000-square-foot design destination built by Italian-born designer Luca Lanzetta. According...

Chicago, IL · 2d

WGN News

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Dr. Kieth True from True Vet discusses how to keep your furry friend safe this holiday season

CHICAGO — While the holidays can offer plenty of fun, they can also offer plenty of distractions, and those with pets know how much trouble their furry friend can get into when their backs are turned. Dr. Keith True from True Vet joined WGN News on Saturday to discuss some potential holiday hazards and how […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Jibarito Time in Des Plaines Reopening Under New Ownership

In the Chicago area, jibarito sandwiches are not losing popularity anytime soon. Jibarito Time in Des Plaines at 935 E Oakton Street is now under new ownership following its recent closure. The concept has become a destination for Chicago-style plantain sandwiches. Business consultant Will Santiago told What Now Chicago the team is hoping to open in the next 30 days.

Des Plaines, IL · 2d

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Black McDonald’s Operators Bring Thanksgiving Relief to 3,000 Chicago-Area Families

As families across Chicago prepare for Thanksgiving amid rising household expenses, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is continuing its longstanding tradition of giving back to communities in need. Through its 26th annual Food for the Body & Spirit initiative, the organization plans to...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Hundreds of flights canceled at O'Hare, Midway after hourslong nationwide ground stop

Thousands of travelers in Chicago continued to face delays and cancellations Saturday after a rare nationwide ground stop disrupted air travel across the United States, leaving passengers and airlines scrambling.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Angela Oakley returns home for street naming and community impact

Coming home means something different when the community that helped raise you is preparing to put your name on a street. For entrepreneur and The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Angela D. Reed-Oakley, that recognition is an opportunity to celebrate her roots while bringing attention to an issue that continues to affect families across Chicago: gun violence.

Calumet City, IL · 2d

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Fifty50 Restaurant Group Building Cocktail Bar Concept in Andersonville

Andersonville is getting another bar addition, this time on the more upscale side. Sin & Tonic is the name of a new drink concept on the way to Andersonville, per a recent Block Club Chicago report. This is coming to 1481 W Berwyn Avenue, next to the iconic Devil Dawgs location. Fifty50 Group, which is managing the concept, is hoping to debut it in mid-December.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Pancake Breakfast Special: The Man in the Bean

If you ever thought, “hmm could someone actually live in the bean, the art sculpture in Chicago?” You wouldn’t be the first person to think that. Shoot, you wouldn’t even be the first person to protest against it. Of course, no one lives in the bean...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Cakes, cookies and holiday Cheer at Pass Health Foods Holiday Bake-Off

The holiday season got a little sweeter Nov. 14 as Pass Health Foods welcomed local bakers to its annual Holiday Baking Contest, celebrating homemade treats, creative recipes and the use of wholesome ingredients. The contest invited home bakers to share their favorite holiday desserts made with simple, whole-food ingredients, without...

Palos Park, IL · 6h

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Illuminate 900 Shops Holiday Event

Chicago’s tallest holiday tree will be the center of the 10th annual Illuminate 900 tree-lighting event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation on November 19, 2026, at the 900 N. Michigan Shops in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Get ready for the ultimate holiday extravaganza with music, performances, food, crafts and of...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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A Local's Fall Bike Ride Through Chicago's Historic Bridgeport

Cooler weather often sends cyclists back to the road, and Bridgeport offers a compact route well suited to the season. In a guide published by the Chicago Sun-Times [1], reporter David Struett lays out a roughly 3.3-mile loop through one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. The ride passes historic houses, skyline views and calm residential

Chicago, IL · 1d

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From Netflix to Skokie’s North Shore Center with writer, speaker and satirist Fran Lebowitz

For nearly 50 years, writer, speaker and satirist Fran Lebowitz has applied her sardonic wit to a variety of subjects. Reaching the “New York Times” bestseller list with “Metropolitan Life” and “Social Studies” in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Lebowitz has more recently delivered her hilariously scathing critiques both on stage and on screen, appearing in seven episodes of the Martin Scorsese-directed conversational Netflix documentary series “Pretend It’s a City” in 2021.

Skokie, IL · 2d

Austin Weekly News

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Lil Rel Howery’s comedy still carries the energy of Chicago’s West Side

From Crane High School to the national comedy stage, Howery reflects on the experiences that helped shape him The post Lil Rel Howery’s comedy still carries the energy of Chicago’s West Side appeared first on Austin Weekly News .

Chicago, IL · 2d

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The Illinois Buffet That Piles Your Plate High With Down-Home Southern Flavor

There’s a green awning on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago that makes a promise most restaurants would be too scared to make. That promise is “Down Home Southern Cooking,” and Pearl’s Place backs it up with every single plate that leaves the kitchen. You’ve probably driven...

Chicago, IL · 5d