FOOD & DRINK

A Chicago suburb is soon to welcome a distinctive addition to its dining scene, and it's a spinoff restaurant from McDonald's.

This momentous occasion marked the birth of a new shopping hub in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. The mall was a sight, spanning a massive 1.3 million square feet. It wasn’t just another shopping center but a modern retail beacon, promising every visitor a unique experience. The 1980s: A...

Well, it's safe to say something doesn't quite add up for me with this new list. Italy-based website, 50 Top Pizza just put out a Guide to the Best Pizzerias in the World and failed to give Illinois joints the love they all deserve. I was stunned as I thumbed...

Like most kids, I ate the stuff growing up. My Nana worked as a waitress at a pizza place (Gino's) in Chicago and I would see how it got made. Just out of high school, I got a job at a pizza joint (Al & Leda's), and as an adult, I reviewed just about every pizza I could get my grubby mitts on.

FOX 32 was getting into the holiday spirit in Fulton Market Sunday morning!

The Gist:Ferris Bueller's Day Off was filmed primarily in and around Chicago.The movie features several iconic Chicago locations, like Wrigley Field.The city is in full display when the valets take the vehicle for a joy ride.Chicago has a long history of filming that takes back to the early 1900s.When rattling off a list of iconic '80s flicks, you'd look like an absolute goober if you managed to leave off Ferris Bueller's Day Off from that list. The movie helped to successfully launch the careers of several actors and has been referenced and re-referenced several times. The brilliance behind the movie...

I am a nut for fast food news, be it new gross earnings reports, or new food item news in general. When a friend of mine sent this news tidbit to our group-chat, I couldn't start Googling fast enough. It looks like McDonald's has something up their sleeve with a...

Fans leave farewell notes outside of Berlin in Lakeview. | Ashok Selvam/Eater Chicago Berlin's closure has provoked a series of questions about the role of organized labor in Chicago's nightlife scene Co-founded in 1983 by Tim Sullivan and Shirley Mooney, a gay man and a straight...

LaSheree Bennet, from The Tree Sleighers joined WGN Weekend Morning News to share more on how to elevate your Christmas tree decorating. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Top Notch Beefburgers on The South Side of Chicago. What sets Top Notch Beefburgers apart is their dedication to quality and tradition. They grind fresh top round beef in-house, ensuring that every patty is packed with robust flavor. Additionally, they hand-cut their fries and cook them to golden perfection using beef tallow, a secret technique that elevates their taste to a whole new level.

Celebrate National Slime Day with the Sloomoo Institute! Learn from a slime expert about the art of slime making, the different types of slime, and the fun tricks you can do with it. Discover how to make your own rain clouds with cloud slime!

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of oak park..

Join us for an engaging evening at the "Making Rituals: How to Speak to the Dead" event with Norma Rios-Sierra. This unique event will take place on Mon, Dec 04, from 6pm to 8pm at the Comfort Station, located at 2579 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647.

If you think Illinois is just for Deep Dish Pizza, Horseshoes, Chicago Style Hotdogs, and Italian Beef, you're wrong! Illinois is home to some of the best Fried Chicken in the country and the experts at one high-profile food website say so... Congrats to Honey Butter Fried Chicken in Chicago...

Chef Chris Ala from Hemmingway’s Bistro from Oak Park joined Sunday Brunch to make buttered lobster avocado toast. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

CHICAGO — Don’t let winter weather get you down. Getting outside can make the cold and dreary season a little more tolerable. Check out these outdoor events in and near Chicago for December:. Chicago Park District: Midway Plaisance Ice Rink. Hours vary – Nov. 24 through Feb. 19...

How many of the restaurants featured by Triple D have you visited?

CHICAGO — You can learn, feel and see an entirely new experience at the Museum of Illusions in the Loop. It opened in 2020 and recently underwent a 12-week construction plan. “That allowed us to double or size, giving more room for five brand new immersive rooms and over 20 never before seen illusions,” Madisen […]

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Jack Frost Christmas Pop-Up in Chicago's Fulton Market. Enjoy family-friendly activities like ice skating, ax throwing, and winter bumper cars during the day, and indulge in cocktails and music at night. Open daily until December 31st.