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Poet Luis J. Rodriguez honors journey from gang life to service award

Growing up in East Los Angeles, Luis J. Rodriguez joined a gang at 11, battled heroin addiction and spent time behind bars, but today he's one of the country's most celebrated poets.

Chicago, IL · 3d

luxuryguideusa.com

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Restaurants Get Creative with Fall Flavors Beyond Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice might get most of the attention this time of year, but fall’s culinary appeal goes far beyond lattes and pie. Across the country, chefs are embracing the season’s harvest, incorporating squash, apples, pears, mushrooms and truffles into everything from comfort food classics to unexpected creations. Whether...

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 · 4d
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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 · 6d
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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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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Orland Park to demolish former garden center, restaurant

A few eyesores in Orland Park are coming down. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted at the Oct. 19 meeting to award Markham-based KLF Enterprises a pair of contracts for demolition of buildings on the properties of 15151 Harlem Ave. and buildings on 17101 and 17171 Wolf Road.

Orland Park, IL · 5d

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Orland Park’s Stellwagen Farm may house bee hives

The buzz around town is to not have buzzing too close to town. The Village of Orland Park is looking at a municipal community beekeeping apiary pilot area and prefers to use Stellwagen Farm for its location. At the Oct. 19 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Recreation and Parks Director...

Orland Park, IL · 5d

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Taste of Chicago Inspections Found 160-Plus Violations, Records Show

City inspectors logged more than 160 health code violations among food vendors at this year's Taste of Chicago, with 58 of the festival's 81 vendors flagged for at least one violation, according to a records review. Ten vendors racked up five or more violations apiece, and two vendors were cited nine times each over the five-day run in Grant Park this past July.

Chicago, IL · 5d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Shedd Aquarium shares new details about what led to deaths of 2 beluga whales

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is sharing new details about what led to the deaths of two beluga whales.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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16 Best Iconic Roadside Restaurants Along Route 66 That Are Worth A Stop

Burgers, breakfast, and fried goodies often spring to mind when we think of iconic, retro American restaurants. Diners, barbecue joints, drive-ins, ice cream parlors, they're all here on U.S. Route 66, America's most iconic highway for a roadtrip. Known fondly as "The Mother Road," which celebrates its centennial in 2026, the highway currently stretches 2,238 miles between Chicago and Santa Monica, although many realignments throughout the 20th century accommodated new interstates and other changes, shortening the route from its original 2,448 miles. Today, some stretches double as interstate highways, while older parts of Historic Route 66 continue to pass through small towns. Along the way, eateries continue to cater to hungry tourists and truckers.

Chicago, IL · 9d

chicagoagentmagazine.com

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Best Dressed: Jill Silverstein, Compass

Jill Silverstein, an entrepreneur born in Detroit, is known for her transparency, reachability and a driven work ethic; she establishes strong, long-lasting relationships with her clients. Her attention-to-detail complements her understanding of design and construction, providing a competitive edge to those she represents. Jill takes pride in her role as a fierce negotiator, constantly breaking records around the city. She ranks among the top 5 female agents in Chicago. Outside of real estate, she is an avid fashion fan, especially vintage finds.

Chicago, IL · 7d

Prime Timer

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Chicago Med season 12 episode 5 recap: Wu wins chief resident as a kidnapping case unravels

Chicago Med season 12 - Source: Instagram/@nbconechicago In Gaffney Medical Center in Chicago Med season 12 episode 5, "Baptism by Fire," a petrified kid is brought in by Dr. Annie Wu, and a trio of burn victims arrives with a terrifying story of captivity. While what seems to be an injury sustained after running away from home turns into an interstate kidnapping case spanning decades and a family living in fear, Wu and Dr. John Frost square off for chief resident, and Sergeant Trudy Platt examines a cold case she's been chasing for years. Based on Rotten Tomatoes' episode guide, the episode w...

Chicago, IL · 4d