Thanksgiving guide: Where to get meals, pies and wine, plus a look at holiday shows
We have everything you need to know about where to get Thanksgiving mains and sides, pies and desserts, and what wine to pair with it all.
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Here are the 12 finalists for the Tribune’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
After days of voting, more than 1,800 readers cast over 3,800 votes to decide the 12 finalists in this year's Holiday Cookie Contest.
Just a few days remain to vote in the Tribune’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
Just a few days remain to get your votes in and help decide which reader recipes will advance to the final round of the Tribune's 39th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
It’s time to vote in the Tribune’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
Voting is open in the 39th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest.
There’s still time to enter the Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest
The clock is ticking, but there’s still time to enter your signature cookie recipe into the Tribune’s 39th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
‘Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience’ lets fans explore an outdoor ‘Harry Potter’ world
Muggles can buy a ticket and walk down a path with scenes and creatures from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” franchise.
Fall 2025 in Chicago: Everything you need to know for books, theater, movies and more
The Tribune's writers and critics have assembled their guides for fall arts and entertainment in Chicago, with everything you need to know about the best in books, theater, TV, movies,...
Tribune’s 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest: It’s time to submit your recipe
It's time to put on your apron and preheat your oven; the 39th edition of the Tribune's annual Holiday Cookie Contest is here.
The history (and mystery) of ice cream sundaes, and 6 standout Chicago-area offerings
Whatever the true story behind the ice cream sundae, it has evolved far beyond old-fashioned chocolate and cherry to more modern creations by some of the best chefs around Chicago.
James Beard 2025: Here are Chicago’s winners
Chicago added two new James Beard award winners to its list of more than 50 winners Monday night at the Lyric Opera.