Chicago has long been home to one of the country’s most diverse and vibrant dining scenes. Here’s a handy guide on how to eat your way through the city in one weekend. Contributor. Forbes contributors ...

As much as we like to delude ourselves, Lake Michigan is not an ocean. That said, there are some spots in Chicago that manage to convince you that you’re closer to the Atlantic than to Gary, Indiana.

People who work in the Loop are often looking for a quick and affordable lunch. Some CBS News Chicago colleagues noticed there used to be lots of McDonald's locations in downtown Chicago. But one by ...

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Two Illinois restaurants scored spots on The New York Times' latest list of 'America's Best Restaurants' for 2025. According to editors, each year's list is "entirely different" from the previous year ...

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Every other week on "The Dining Table" podcast, host David Manilow shares his own experiences from some of Chicago's best places to eat, drink and shop. Crain's reporters bring expert insight into all ...

The nominees for this year's Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were officially announced, giving a glimpse at the Chicago chefs and restaurants who could be honored at the January culinary award ...