Toys "R" Us is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with 120 new standalone stores set to open across the country this holiday season, nearly a decade after the toy retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed its stores nationwide. The expansion, announced Sept. 17, will bring the number of standalone Toys "...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he sustained against the Vikings. "We'll know tomorrow," Bears coach Ben Johnson said, adding that he spoke with Williams, who was in "good spirits" after the game. Williams exited Chic...

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Two Illinois restaurants were named to the New York Times' restaurant list for 2026. The publication announced its coveted list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, with one Chicago eatery and one suburban spot making the cut for Illinois. "For the 2026 list of our 50 favorite restaurants in the United S...

There's no denying that West Town is having a moment-that's why our team at Time Out has named it the coolest neighborhood in Chicago and the No. 18 coolest neighborhood in the world. Time Out editors from across the globe ranked the top 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world, from an artsy enclave in Tokyo and a waterf...

Pete Crow-Armstrong can't be stopped. If you thought that the Chicago Cubs' superstar centerfielder might slow down at some point, you thought wrong. Take Monday night's 7-3 Cubs win over the Braves, for example. PCA went 4-for-5 with four RBI, a run, a double, a home run and a steal. The homer was a two-run shot in th...

Soldier Field unveiled a preview of its new concession menu today for the upcoming Chicago Bears season. The stadium is introducing several new food items ahead of the team's home opener against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. The menu updates feature unique takes on local and stadium foods. Newly featured offerings...

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal has been revealed and this year's design pays tribute to an iconic sight along the route. The medal was revealed Monday, with this year's design featuring a look at the Chicago skyline behind the LaSalle Street Bridge. "This iconic view is one you'll see for yourself...