The James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for its 2025 awards today, and five Chicago names made the cut, including finalists for the coveted Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Bar awards.

CHICAGO (WGN) — A 15-year-old boy faces a felony weapons charge in connection with the shooting of a tourist near the AMC Theater in Streeterville earlier this month, Chicago police said Monday.

Lincoln Park’s ode to Middle Eastern cuisine Galit is a finalist for outstanding restaurant.

The Shutter, a regular roundup of Chicago’s restaurant closures, is your resource to find out what’s on its way out. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another closing?

The nominations for the restaurant industry's prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards are out, and five Chicago spots have made the list. Winners of the culinary honors will be announced during a June ...

At Café El Tapatio, a Mexican restaurant on Chicago's North Side, owner Mauricio Para said he's noticed a surprising shift in diners' behavior. "In the last few years, with people changing their ...

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble puts its audiences up close and personal with actors who are often seen are larger stages. Rivendell has forged a distinctive lane in the Chicago theater scene with ...

Serena Maria Daniels is an editor for Eater, Midwest region, responsible for coverage in Chicago ... restaurants like Joe Flamm’s Rose Mary in Fulton Market, and places like Doma Cafe on the ...

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There are a lot of ways to assess a movie theater. The beauty of the architecture and its historical significance certainly count for a large part. But those aren’t the only factors. To find ...

Here are the notable Chicago restaurant closures from the past four months, and some potential alternatives. If you’re looking for brand-new spots, check out our Openings guide, and for the best of ...