Chicago Record Report covers new local music that's caught the Reader's ear—including by Mac Blackout, Chicago Edge Ensemble, and Moyana.

Luckily Chicago has plenty of great options for a lively dinner based around sharing duck and giant steaks or a bash big enough to require booking a private space. These 20 spots for group dining ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re working from home or the office. As 11 a.m. approaches, the only meaningful thought racing through one’s mind is “what’s for lunch?” Sure, one could finish ...

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For such a storied reputation for meatpacking, Chicago isn’t known as a burger town. Sure, Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald’s franchise in the suburbs, but hot dogs and Italian beef ...

Even though Chicago chefs have worked wonders to change what the world thinks of its culinary offerings, Chicago’s steakhouses still thrive. Seated in the middle of the country as a city of ...

Chicago in and of itself is an innovative marvel to behold. Established on soggy land adjacent to Lake Michigan, the city underwent major architectural efforts to physically raise the urban area to ...

Among shiny startups and massive tech companies, consulting firms may not seem quite as glamorous, but they do important work, offering businesses essential services and providing third-party ...

In addition to building community among trainers and members, Bodi Shak gives back through support of Collective Chicago, an initiative offering transitional housing and support for young men ...

The Michelin Guide has announced its Chicago stars for 2024-25, anointing 19 restaurants while adding one newcomer (Cariño). Previous honorees Temporis (one star) and Porto (one star) closed and ...

Kevin Hart: Need a jolt? Kick off the New Year with Kevin Hart’s brand of high-energy comedy as he brings his “Acting My Age” tour to the Chicago Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4 and 7 p.m. Jan ...

In Chicago, 1,081 restaurants opened between January and September last year. That’s less than the 1,321 that opened during the same period in 2023, according to the most recent data available ...