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IRM Acquires Train of CB&Q Gallery Cars

The Illinois Railway Museum has acquired a second complete and operational train of bi-level “gallery cars.” The three stainless-steel Chicago Burlington & Quincy cars, including two coaches and a cab car, arrived at the Museum on November 11, 2026. Cars 702 and 709 were built by the Budd Company of Philadelphia in 1950 and were among the very first gallery cars ever constructed. Cab car 791 was built in 1965 and was part of the Burlington’s original order for cab cars, which enabled the railroad to inaugurate push-pull commuter service.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Serves Chicago Deli Classics With A Side Of Old-School Charm

The house potatoes here get cooked in beef tallow. That one detail alone made me sit up and pay attention. Then there’s the homemade root beer, poured at a spot that also serves matzo ball soup, lox, and a Reuben with a name you won’t forget. Breakfast runs all day, so pancakes at dinnertime are completely fair game.

Chicago, IL · 21h
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New mural transforms Fulton Street viaduct in West Loop

A new mural was unveiled on Thursday on Chicago's Near West Side, bringing color and history to an often overlooked corridor.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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7 Chicago Foods You Need to Try at Least Once (Beyond Deep-Dish Pizza)

Ask a Chicagoan where they actually eat and the answer rarely involves a knife and fork. It usually involves a paper bag, a cash-only counter, and a very specific way of ordering. These seven places keep coming up in local roundups, review sites, and Reddit threads. Each one comes with...

Chicago, IL · 21h
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Brandy Bell: Where Real Estate Strategy Meets Interior Design

Chicago real estate agent Brandy Bell of Baird & Warner brings 15 years of corporate finance experience to a real estate practice built around seeing beyond a property’s current condition to its potential. She serves buyers, sellers, and investors across greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and is the founder of the interior design studio Welcomed […] The post Brandy Bell: Where Real Estate Strategy Meets Interior Design appeared first on Grit Daily News .

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 · 10h

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Baby Goats Linked to E. Coli at Illinois Pumpkin Farm

An E. coli outbreak at an Illinois pumpkin farm has people looking at baby goats differently. But before blaming the animals, there's something else every petting zoo visitor needs to remember.

Illinois · 2d

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South Loop Restaurants Rally to Rehire Staff as AO Hawaiian Hideout Closes After 13 Years

AO Hawaiian Hideout closed on October 31 after 13 years in Chicago’s South Loop. Owner Betty Hlavka said a family member’s deteriorating health led to the closure. As she prepared to shut the restaurant, she asked nearby businesses to consider hiring her staff. Several restaurants responded, according to...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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 · 12h

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Caputo rolling out burrata in smaller format

MELROSE PARK, ILL. — Caputo Cheese introduced a 2 oz burrata format for retail and foodservice customers, expanding its fresh mozzarella portfolio with a smaller, individual portion. The new product features a fresh mozzarella exterior filled with stracciatella, a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cream. Its smaller size offers...

Melrose Park, IL · 2d

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Step into Cleopatra's world: Immersive exhibition makes Chicago debut

The last queen of ancient Egypt is coming to the suburbs. “Cleopatra, The Immersive Exhibition” opens Friday, Nov. 20, at EXP Rosemont, marking the show's North American premiere. Key takeaways. The bigger picture: Cleopatra, The Immersive Exhibition makes its North American debut at EXP Rosemont on Friday, Nov....

Chicago, IL · 15h

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Dialtone Cafe Expanding with New Locations in The Loop and River North

A new name in the city’s coffee scene continues to pop up. Dialtone Cafe has two locations in the works, a coffee bar at 200 N LaSalle Street in The Loop, and a cafe and wine bar at 369 W Grand Avenue in River North. This will add to the team’s two spots already open in the city. Opening dates have not yet been announced.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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City needs to shake up sluggish O’Hare terminal project or risk ire of more air travelers, report warns

An aging O’Hare Airport will likely fall further behind the nation’s other large airports in satisfaction ratings and taxi times unless the city takes steps to address congestion during O’Hare’s prolonged terminal construction project, a new report concludes. O’Hare is the last American airport, among the...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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South Shore Line airport terminal move on hold after rejected federal funds

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Plans to slash travel times between South Bend and downtown Chicago to 90 minutes have hit a roadblock after federal officials denied a critical $56 million grant for the South Shore Line. Local partners had previously committed $56 million to relocate the rail terminal at the...

South Bend, IN · 2d

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O'Hare airport terminal upgrades lag behind other major U.S. hubs, study finds

O'Hare is running out of time to modernize its aging terminals as a new DePaul University study warns that further construction delays could worsen congestion and hurt the airport's global standing . Why it matters: O'Hare is the only airport among the nation's busiest that hasn't completed a major terminal overhaul meeting the study's criteria in decades. O'Hare's last qualifying major terminal project was Terminal 5, which opened in 1993. The latest: The study from DePaul's Chaddick Institute warns that Chicago faces a difficult seven years as it tries to modernize its aging terminals while accommodating growing passenger traffic. Context: O'Hare's modernization program calls for new satellite concourses beginning in 2028 and a new Global Terminal in 2033. But researchers warn that construction, rising costs and continued passenger growth could increase congestion and threaten the timeline. By the numbers: Departing planes at O'Hare spent an average of 28 minutes taxiing before takeoff, while arriving planes took nearly 20 minutes to reach their gates, according to the study. Since 2023, outbound taxi times have increased 26%, while inbound times have jumped 41%. Yes, but: City officials have been touting O'Hare's status as the nation's busiest airport, even as the airport struggles

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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 · 7h

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DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center rehabilitates bobcat

The DuPage County Wildlife Conservation Center is helping a young bobcat recover after it was hit by a car and The post DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center rehabilitates bobcat appeared first on NCTV17 .

Dupage County, IL · 2d

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Lincoln Park ZooLights Returns November 20 With More Than 3 Million Holiday Lights

Chicago’s holiday season is about to get a little brighter. ZooLights returns to Lincoln Park Zoo on Friday, November 20, 2026, bringing more than 3 million twinkling lights and hundreds of illuminated displays to one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions. Running through January 3, 2027, the annual...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Kava Haven Launches at Binny’s Beverage Depot

CHICAGO, IL — November 2026 — Kava Haven, the kava-infused non-alcoholic spirit redefining how people relax and socialize without alcohol, is now available at Binny’s Beverage Depot. The launch marks a meaningful milestone for the Chicago-based brand, expanding its Midwest presence through one of the region’s best-known...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Michelin-Recommended Hattie B's Expands in Chicago and Sets Chattanooga Opening

Hot chicken isn't just a Nashville flex anymore — it's a growth strategy. And Hattie B's Hot Chicken, the family-owned fast-casual brand that helped turn Tennessee's spiciest export into a national obsession, is having a landmark month that proves the point. After earning its second consecutive nod in the...

Chicago, IL · 1d