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Build in a walk on your lunch break, or walk after dinner with friends or a loved one.

Walk your way to better health

June 6, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.

We've heard it before: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Such a cliche, right? But a single step will start you on the path toward...

Deal alert: Amtrak’s Hiawatha line offers free weekend rides for kids this summer

August 23, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Do you want to plan a short, family-friendly jaunt this summer? Consider Milwaukee. In a statement on its site, Amtrak announced that now through Aug. 28, kids aged 2 to...

5 podcasts to inspire recent graduates

June 10, 2018 at 4:08 p.m.

We're halfway through May, which means we're entering the height of graduation season. Soon, our newsfeeds and mailboxes will be inundated with videos of inspirational commencement speeches and invitations to...

The In the Loop cocktail is made with — you guessed it — Froot Loops.

How to make cereal milk cocktails — Saturday morning cartoons optional

June 10, 2018 at 4:07 p.m.

When I was a kid, my favorite part of Saturday morning was waking up before my family, parking myself in the living room and turning immediately to the cartoons. With...

George R.R. Martin releases chapter from new book

May 9, 2019 at 6:09 p.m.

We may be in the height of spring, but for "Game of Thrones" fans, they're still hoping for "The Winds of Winter." That is, of course, referring not to this...

Roam if you want to: Live and work internationally thanks to this start-up

June 10, 2018 at 5:28 p.m.

As the gig economy and location-independent careers become more normal, leaving the 9-to-5 grind — and its attendant woes, like mortgages or leases — becomes increasingly tempting. Enter Roam, a...

Operating costs of the 200-seat Dave's Italian Kitchen at 1635 Chicago Ave. were simply too high, owner Dave Glatt said.

Dave’s Italian Kitchen owner on the fall (and rise?) of his 44-year-old restaurant

June 10, 2018 at 6:04 p.m.

April was full of lows and highs for Dave Glatt. On April 11, Glatt closed his 44-year-old Evanston restaurant, Dave's Italian Kitchen, with little more than a Facebook announcement and...

The "barrel stave" canape tray with champagne at Grace restaurant on the near west side of Chicago in 2013. The food and drink are sitting on a reflective table in the lounge area, where they could be eaten together.

Alinea wins outstanding restaurant in James Beard Awards

June 11, 2018 at 11:11 p.m.

For the second year in a row, Chicago played host to the food world's biggest names at the James Beard Foundation Awards. Returning to the Civic Opera House, the black...

Located in Lincoln Square, <a href="http://www.bookcellarinc.com/">The Book Cellar</a> starts the day at 10 a.m. with Marc and Maureen Shulman of "The Eli's Cheesecake Cookbook," followed by Renee Rosen and Rebecca Makkai slinging cocktails at the bloody mary bar. The first 10 customers spending $30 or more will receive a special gift bag, though discounts will be available throughout the day. 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave.

Local stores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with readings, events

May 9, 2019 at 6:07 p.m.

There's no time like the present to support your local book sellers. As more cede ground to online retailers, local shops help foster a sense of community and culture in...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about his favorite restaurants, how he picks a spot for date nights and the importance of the upcoming James Beard Awards gala, during a conversation in his office at City Hall on Monday, April 25, 2016.

Mayor Emanuel’s foodie guide to Chicago

June 8, 2018 at 8:20 p.m.

As the city gets ready to host the 2016 James Beard Awards next week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is prepping the red carpet for the coterie of chefs, sommeliers and culinarians...

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