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Attendees pose on a giant sign during the Vegandale food festival at Grant Park on June 10, 2023.

6 must-try samples at one of Chicago’s biggest vegan food fests

June 20, 2023 at 10:19 a.m.

Chicago loves a good festival — so much so that thousands of determined Chicagoans braved the sweltering June heat and humidity to queue for vegan foods on a recent Saturday...

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ezra Miller, from left, Michael Keaton and Ezra Miller in a scene from "The Flash." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘The Flash’ review, Father’s Day specials, plus Hyde Park Summer Fest

June 15, 2023 at 3:03 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. And on this Friday Junior, we're looking at another weekend of festivities. Father's Day greets us Sunday, and Juneteenth is Monday, so we have a few ideas...

Oak Brook 6-bedroom home with elevator and guest house: $7.9M

June 15, 2023 at 11:48 a.m.

Whole rotisserie chicken with sides of dinner rolls, sweet corn elote, crispy Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese are shown at GG's Chicken Shop, housed in the former Southport Lanes bowling alley building, 3325 N. Southport Ave., on May 24, 2023, in Chicago.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Barbie world hits Chicago, art fairs across town, plus all-day dining in Lakeview

June 8, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. Remnants of this week's slightly hazy air greet us going into the weekend, but we have options lined up for both indoor and outdoor fun, like a...

Streeterville 3-bedroom penthouse with marble stairway: $4.5M

June 8, 2023 at 6:42 a.m.

Genie Kwon hugs Xiao Faria Da Cunha after Kwon and Tim Flores, of Kasama, won Best Chef in the Great Lakes region during the James Beard Awards at the Lyric Opera House on June 5, 2023.

Virtue, Kasama take home big wins at James Beard Awards in Chicago

June 6, 2023 at 2:57 p.m.

Chicago took home two James Beard Awards on Monday, with Virtue chef de cuisine Damarr Brown and Kasama chefs Genie Kwon and Tim Flores winning in the city that once...

Chicago chefs (from left) Damarr Brown of Virtue and Genie Kwon and Tim Flores of Kasama won James Beard Awards on Monday, June 5, 2023.

James Beard Awards live coverage: Chicago chefs from Virtue, Kasama take away wins

June 6, 2023 at 12:51 p.m.

The James Beard Awards are back in Chicago, and after a weekend of honoring food media and industry leaders, the Restaurant and Chef awards are taking place Monday night. The...

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Swiftmania, summer food fests, plus ‘Spider-Verse’ review

June 1, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. After a gorgeous long weekend, you may be welcoming the summer sun of June with open arms. Or, you may be strapping on high heels or sneakers...

Eat. Watch. Do. — Riot Fest lineup, Miru opens in St. Regis, plus ‘Fast X’ review

May 18, 2023 at 3:01 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. Despite shouldering our way into late spring, it's still expected to be a bit chilly this weekend, though nothing a good jacket can't handle. Since summer is...

Dolly Parton treats guests to a musical number at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Eat. Watch. Do. — Asador Bastian review, Italian beef at Navy Pier, plus Dollywood must-dos

May 11, 2023 at 3:41 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. Like those possibly neglected plants on your windowsill, we're glad sunny skies are greeting us. Heating up the grill soon? If not, we have a review for...

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