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Chef Trevor Fleming, left, works behind the counter at Warlord on June 12, 2023, in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

After chef-owner of Warlord restaurant in Avondale arrested, new Humboldt Park project faces backlash

February 19, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

The allegations have brought scrutiny to plans for a second restaurant and highlighted long-running issues in how the restaurant industry addresses problematic behavior.

Raoul Adwan at his coffee shop, Thrd Coffee, in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago on Feb. 5, 2026. He and his employees chose to stay open on January 30th and donate 20% of their proceeds to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Solidarity against ICE is not one-size-fits-all for immigrant-owned cafes and restaurants in Chicago

February 11, 2026 at 9:18 a.m.

Leading up to the national shutdown, many businesses took to social media to decry the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions, but explained they were not in a financial position to...

The Parsnip Factory performs as people eat at Mr. Pollo during a mini Taste of Belmont Cragin restaurant crawl on Oct. 28, 2025. Several businesses were highlighted by Belmont Cragin United during an event to help restaurants survive the recent immigration enforcement in the area. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago restaurateurs on 2026 dining trends: Community-driven recovery, global flavors, more craft mocktails

February 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This year, many restaurants are hoping to recover from some of the economic woes of last year, while others are expanding their space to host community events.

Owner of Warlord restaurant in Avondale accused of sharing sexual images of woman

January 27, 2026 at 12:44 p.m.

Chicago police arrested Trevor Fleming, 41, early on Jan. 17 at his home, according to police records.

Chef Sujan Sarkar at his restaurant Indienne on Jan. 12, 2023. Indienne received Restaurant of the Year, the ceremony's top award. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Jean Banchet awards 2026: Immigration and community top of mind for winners at Chicago’s top local food awards

January 26, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Many of Chicago’s top chefs and restaurateurs gathered Sunday night in the Loop for the annual Banchet Awards to celebrate the excellence, depth and diversity of the city’s food community.

Tim Flores and Genie Kwon at their restaurant Kasama in Chicago, Feb. 17, 2022. Kasama is up for Outstanding Restaurant. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

More than 20 Chicago chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists

January 21, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 15 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Trenton Harrison, of Bourbonnais, holds the trophy and a matcha drink he won at the Caleb Williams look-alike contest at The Wieners Circle hot dog stand in Chicago on Jan. 20, 2026. Contestants were evaluated on how much they resemble the Chicago Bears quarterback. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Wieners Circle crowns a Caleb Williams look-alike as a fitting end to the Chicago Bears playoff run

January 21, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

The Wieners Circle was more of a cathartic, broken hearts club when it hosted a Caleb Williams look-alike contest as a love-letter to the Chicago Bears quarterback.

The Soul & Smoke Meat Lover's Pizza is part of The Little Lark's 2026 Chicago Restaurant Week dinner menu. (Steve Lewis)

Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we’re excited about

January 19, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

More than 500 restaurants are taking part in the 19th year of this food fest, including 75 that are making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut.

A bartender works inside Time Out Market Chicago food hall on Fulton Market, March 5, 2020. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Employees surprised and saddened as Time Out Market Chicago announces closure

January 17, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

After seven years in Fulton Market, an all too familiar fate has caught up with Time Out Market Chicago, which will close its doors on Jan. 23.

Rabia Amin, right, an attorney, and Nooraan Amin, a mathematics and architecture student, on Jan. 8, 2026, at Best Sub #2, a long-standing shop in Humboldt Park owned by their father, Asif Amin Cheema, who was deported to Pakistan after being detained by Border Patrol agents in September. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

After their patriarch was deported to Pakistan, family vows to keep beloved Humboldt Park sub shop open

January 23, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

Asif Amin Cheema, owner of Best Sub #2, was deported to Pakistan on the first day of the new year, leaving behind a beloved customer base and a business he...

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