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Chicago cult-favorite fast food chain Portillo's was just named best value in the business, reportedly besting global bigs like McDonald's in an influential new survey - and they're doing it with...

There is nothing like Groundhog Day in northwest suburban Woodstock.Woodstock Willie made his famed appearance for the 30th time, just after 7 a.m. Sunday, in front of hundreds of people, to declare a...

Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread t...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and those looking to celebrate the occasion with a deep dish pizza are in luck this year.Iconic pizza chain Lou Malnati’s is offering heart-shape...

While the Bears may have not made it to the big game, one local rescue puppy will be representing the City of Big Shoulders at this year's Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet.Chicago-based animal rescue One T...

The Chicago Cubs will debut a brand-new feature in the Wrigley Field bleachers this season, aiming to create "the ultimate backyard" at the Friendly Confines.The new seating area, known as "...

Chicago-area residents dreaming of warmer days ahead will be happy to know the region will hit a key sunset milestone this week.According to TimeandDate, Tuesday will mark the first sunset after 5 p.m...

Malrt, Chicago's iconic and divisive liqueur, has a new zero-proof counterpart growing in popularity at one Avondale restaurant.https://twitter.com/BlockClubCHI/status/1883923453150921202?s=19Dubbed&n...

Tickets for the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race are now available, and this year’s prices are lower to attract more attendees.The event returns to take over Grant Park on July 5 and July 6. Wit...

Last week, Chicago was named one of the best cities in the world for 2025 in a list released by Time Out. To determine the rankings, we asked over 18,500 locals around the globe about life in their ci...