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Knock-Knock, Who’s There? It’s BOYNEXTDOOR at Salt Shed!

Article by Sam Glasscock // Images by KOZ ENTERTAINMENT (HYBE) With a line almost eight blocks long despite the cold drizzle, Chicago was gearing up for BOYNEXTDOOR’s debut in the city at the Salt Shed! People of all kinds took their spots in line, from young children with their parents, to elderly couples waiting patiently. BOYNEXTDOOR fans, cleverly named ONEDOOR, were standing with their friends chatting excitedly about seeing their bias, holding their lightsticks and photocards, and freebies that they were handing out. Fans also dressed the part, as they recreated member’s outfits from music videos, performances, or just wore the group’s color, a teal blue.

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This Free Chicago Conservatory Hides Palms And Turtles Under A 65-Foot Glass Roof

Some winter afternoons in Illinois feel like they will never end, with gray skies, slushy boots, and kids bouncing off the walls. Then you step through a glass door and suddenly the air is warm, damp, and smells like green leaves after rain. Palms stretch overhead, turtles paddle past, and...

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WGN News

Streaming Now: The Lord Of The Rings, The Good Daughter, 12 12 12, The Body and more

Here are this week’s home video picks for all the movies and shows on streaming platforms now.

Eater

Every Chicago 2026 Eater Award Winner, Mapped

The best restaurants, bars, and bakeries of 2026, according to Eater editors. The 2026 Eater Awards, presented by Capital One, brought some of the most memorable restaurants to the forefront. This year in Chicago, we honor the Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Best New Bakery, Dish of the Year, and Best New Restaurant and Bar Combo. Here are the award recipients that made their mark on Chicago’s culinary scene in 2026.

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CBS Chicago

Black McDonald's Operators Association hosting turkey giveaways in across Chicago

The Black McDonald's Operators Association is relaunching its 26th Big Turkey Giveaway in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Tuesday.

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WGN News

At Your Service: Gary Sinise talks about family’s military history and shares late son Mac’s music

At Your Service highlights Chicagoland's hometown heroes — both active and retired veterans — along with the latest military news and developments.

Chicago, IL · 17h

KX News

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American Airlines keeping non-stop flights to Chicago

A popular airline is officially keeping its service from Bismarck to the Windy City.

Bismarck, ND · 2d

chicagoonthecheap.com

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...

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

Caroling, Trees and the Christkindlmarket — Celebrate the Holidays With These Classic Chicago Traditions

From a mug of hot glühwein at the Christkindlmarket to a trip to the Walnut Room’s Great Tree, there are some Chicago activities that have become iconic holiday traditions. Read on for opportunities to shop, snack, carol and ride holiday trains. Christkindlmarket. The beloved German-style market is returning...

Chicago, IL · 23h

Prime Timer

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Chicago Fire season 15 episode 6 recap: The probies find new homes as Violet receives unexpected news

A still from the episode (Image via Instagram/@nbconechicago) Life at Firehouse 51 rarely slows down, but Chicago Fire season 15 episode 6 ("Over the Edge") shifts the spotlight from roaring blazes to tough career transitions. Following the emotional 300th milestone, the episode largely focuses on where candidates Marcus Burke, Hollis, and Jansen will land next, according to IMDb. As permanent positions aren’t plentiful across the Chicago Fire Department, Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide are trying to keep their recruits off of the floater pool. Meanwhile, paramedic Violet Mikami got life-changi...

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Chicago woman says coyotes chased her, small dog in Wicker Park

CHICAGO - A frightening encounter in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood was caught on camera after a woman says she and her small dog were chased by a group of coyotes. The video, which has garnered more than a million views on TikTok, is sparking questions about how common these encounters are in Chicago.

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Trending this week: Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Portillo’s to shutter five to nine restaurants outside Chicago.” Portillo’s plans to close a "mid- to high-single digit" number of underperforming restaurants outside Chicago, mostly in the fourth quarter, as part of a turnaround plan. The company did not say which restaurants are scheduled to close or where specifically.

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Spiky Brown Balls Cover Illinois Sidewalks Every Fall And Almost Nobody Knows Which Tree Drops Them

Each spiky ball under your shoe holds dozens of tiny seed chambers, and every chamber has two little hooked beaks. I rolled one in my palm last October and counted more than forty points. No wonder it hurts. The same tree that drops them can keep raining them down from...

Illinois · 2d

travelmag.com

This Illinois Drive-In Is Topped With Giant Hot Dog Statues And Has Served Carhop Burgers And Dogs Since 1948

Two giant hot dogs are hanging out on an Illinois rooftop, and one is wearing a leopard-print leotard. The other rocks a blue skirt and a bow. Fashion week could never. Meet the rooftop duo named after the couple who started this quirky hot dog joint. And trust me, the experience only gets better at ground level.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Yahoo!

Home For The Holidays—Chicago’s Thanksgiving Table Has Some Surprises

The bright sunset-hues of autumn are quickly turning to cocoa-brown as leaves fall of the deciduous trees and muddy Chicago streets, but the warmth and comfort of the season endures as Thanksgiving looms. Whether you want to celebrate the holiday at home in peace with the soft glow of your...

NBC Video

Inside Dr. Caitlin Lenox's Return to Chicago Med (DETAILS)

Dr. Caitlin Lenox returns to Gaffney in Season 12 after secretly traveling to Zurich for a Prion drug trial connected to her hidden GSS diagnosis. Lenox’s return comes during turmoil in the Emergency Department, where interim administrator Mallory Sloan has frustrated staff by prioritizing profits over patient care, prompting relief from colleagues and especially Dr. Mitch Ripley.

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CBS Chicago

A peek into the renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie before opening

After an 18-month renovation, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is reopening its Skokie location to the public on Wednesday

Skokie, IL · 2d

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Buckhorn Whiskey Unveils Smoked Maple and Buck Hunt Pop-Ups

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash and a graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme. With over half a decade of industry experience, she is passionate about writing stories that highlight innovation, diversity, and sustainability across the global whisky landscape. Follow The Whiskey Wash on...

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WBEZ

From Irish pub to Chicago blues hub: What happened to Biddy Mulligan’s?

In Rogers Park, a block from the lake, weeds are growing in front of a shuttered Irish pub. A sign above the door reads Mulligan’s Cafe, but a marquee above that identifies this closed business by another name: Biddy Mulligan’s. This unassuming storefront was once a hot spot for blues fans on Chicago’s North Side in the 1970s and 1980s.

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WBEZ

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...