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Atomix, Atelier Crenn, Le Bernardin, and 423 more · at The New York Times ↗

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The New York Times's 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024

Moon Rabbit, Lazy Betty, Acamaya, and 22 more · at The New York Times ↗

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The New York Times's 23 Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025

Chubby Fish, Gift Horse, Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi, and 20 more · at The New York Times ↗

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9 of Chicago’s most haunted places↗

Chicago is a city with history — a whole lot of history, dating back to before the city’s founding in 1837. So it’s hardly surprising… · at Choose Chicago ↗

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Café Jon Is Chicago’s Snazziest New Coffee Shop↗

The founders of Jon Basíl Tequila have opened a new coffee shop in Pilsen, in partnership with neighborhood artist and entrepreneur Ruben Mandujano, formerly of Ruben’s Auto Service. Café Jon and Galleria, which began opening for… · Chicago Restaurant News at Eater Chicago ↗

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The 13 best things to do over Labor Day weekend in Chicago↗

Here’s how to make the most of your three-day weekend. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Lauren Brocato

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Zamrock legends W.I.T.C.H. return to their roots on Sogolo↗

W.I.T.C.H. Fri 10/2 at Sleeping Village · at Chicago Reader ↗

Dave Cantor

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This massive Mexican fiesta returns to Grant Park next week after a 2025 cancellation due to safety concerns↗

Gear up for tacos galore and tons of live entertainment. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Mark Peikert

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The New York Times's Restaurant List

Quince, Emeril's, Gift Horse, and 97 more · at The New York Times ↗

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Oriole, Kasama, Boka, and 26 more · at The New York Times ↗

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The New York Times's 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

Diane’s Place, Koffeteria, Comadre Panaderia, and 19 more · at The New York Times ↗

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A Cantina Serving Oaxacan Tlayudas Arrives in Forest Park↗

A new venture from the teams behind Oaxacan restaurant Istmo and the former Mexican brewery Casa Humilde is breathing new life into the taproom’s Forest Park space. Sendero, which takes its name from the Spanish word for “road,” is slated… · Chicago Restaurant News at Eater Chicago ↗

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Win Stracke dreamed of music as a path to peace↗

If you love the Old Town School of Folk Music, you might have heard of Win Stracke. But among famous people from Chicago, he might paradoxically be the least known. “How many people have heard the name Win Stracke?” asked folk musician,… · at Chicago Reader ↗

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ASL interpreter Diego Diaz lives a life of joyful chaos↗

Where in the world is Diego Diaz? He isn’t answering my emails; he’s screening my calls.  I felt like I was trying to get ahold of a celebrity, not the local American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter I’d seen swinging his hips and grinning… · at Chicago Reader ↗

Ruby Rosenthal

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12 Chicago Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know in September↗

Chicago’s restaurant openings roundup is your resource to find out what’s on its way in. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another opening? Send all tips to chicago@eater.com. WEST TOWN — Home Bar, a new martini… · Chicago Restaurant News at Eater Chicago ↗

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September full moon in Chicago—where to watch the Harvest Moon rise↗

September in Chicago means the autumnal equinox, and with it the beauty of the annual Harvest Moon. The annual celestial event will make for some gorgeous stargazing in the Windy City. But when will the moon rise and where is the best spot… · at Secret Chicago ↗

Elena Smentkowski

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Explore the universe without leaving Earth — Smithsonian Starstruck brings a walkable cosmic adventure to Chicago↗

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Claire Cahill

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Record scratching breaks containment again↗

In spring 2025, Henry Stoehr and Emily Massey of Chicago indie-rock band Slow Pulp started working on material for their next album. They’d spent much of the previous year and a half touring to support their breakout second full-length,… · at Chicago Reader ↗

Leor Galil

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Your guide to Chicago Live Festival 2026: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest↗

Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another standout event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live Festival at Navy… · at Choose Chicago ↗

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Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and parties 2026↗

There’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest time of year than by packing your calendar with haunted events, themed cocktails, and spine-chilling pop-ups —… · at Choose Chicago ↗

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The Bridgeport Records crew launches a new shop in West Town↗

Two weekends from now, Chicago will welcome its newest music store: Onion City Records. Bridgeport Records co-owners Vick Lavender and Jerry Morrison soft launched a new brick-and-mortar shop at 1812 W. Chicago during West Fest in… · at Chicago Reader ↗

Leor Galil

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This cozy Lincoln Park bistro was just named the 2026 Restaurant of the Year by Food & Wine↗

And not just because of the delicious food they serve. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Mark Peikert

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Icons, up-and-comers, and William Shatner converge at Riot Fest 2026↗

Riot Fest Fri 9/18-Sun 9/20 at Douglass Park · at Chicago Reader ↗

Cristalle Bowen

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Busy Madison musician Graham Hunt makes indie rock feel new again↗

Graham Hunt Mon 9/21 at Subterranean · at Chicago Reader ↗

Leor Galil

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City of Lights is a true crime podcast that tells the truth↗

Often, in true crime stories, there’s a narrative urge to make something of the terrible experience endured by the people at the story’s heart. As the reader (or listener, in the case of podcasts), we can’t help but hope for catharsis; if… · at Chicago Reader ↗

Katie Prout

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The Great Lakes are a largely untapped market for cruise lines. This small company is making sure Chicago doesn’t keep missing the boat.↗

Victory Cruise Lines is capitalizing on its advantages over much larger competitors. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Lauren Brocato

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16 of the best date night ideas in and around Chicago↗

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Melissa Maynard

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These are Chicago’s top vintage shops for secondhand shopping, according to Yelp↗

A trio of local vintage boutiques made the list of the most-saved spots for secondhand shopping in the country. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez

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This century-old Chicago theater could reopen next year after being closed for a decade—but it needs your help↗

From fixing the iconic marquee to adding a Walk of Fame, the project aims to reopen the Portage Theater within a year. · at Time Out Chicago news ↗

Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez