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20 Memorial Day weekend specials at Chicago restaurants, from Peruvian grill kits to picnic baskets

May 26, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.

Memorial Day serves as a time to honor members of the U.S. military who died while serving with parades, speeches and other ceremonies. But the otherwise somber occasion also marks...

Vegetables are displayed for sale at The Urban Canopy at the 95th Street Farmers Market in Chicago on May 8, 2022.

57 Chicago-area farmers markets, mapped

May 25, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Midwestern farms provide a bounty of produce in summer and fall, harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables ranging from asparagus to zucchini. You'll find the freshest tomatoes, strawberries and corn —...

Chef Rodney Scott in his restaurant on July 3, 2018 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Things to Do Around Chicago: Doc10 film fest, BBQ stars at Big Star and a celebration of Tap Dance Day

May 20, 2022 at 11:40 a.m.

Doc10 documentary film festival: The seventh annual festival features screenings of 10 documentary shorts and 10 feature films. Highlights include "We Feed People," Ron Howard's portrait of celebrity chef José...

Marty Stuart performs at Thalia Hall in Chicago on April 9, 2017.

9 things to do around Chicago this week: Marty Stuart’s Superlatives, WhiskyFest and ‘Passing Strange’

May 13, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Catch a performance from the Grammy-winning country singer and songwriter, who has performed with Johnny Cash and Lester Flatt. He'll be playing with his...

The music group CIX performs on stage during the MBC Music Channel 'Show Campion' Live Broadcast at MBC Dream Center on Dec. 4, 2019 in Goyang, South Korea.

10 things to do around Chicago this week: ‘Art. Heals,’ the K-pop group CIX or go Mother’s Day shopping

May 6, 2022 at 9:42 a.m.

"Cello for Peace": Cellist, composer and vocalist Ian Maksin performs folk and pop songs in Ukrainian, Polish, French, Spanish and several other languages along with Ukrainian pianist and vocalist Sofi...

Dee Dee Bridgewater performs at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park during the 37th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival on Sept. 5, 2015.

9 things to do around Chicago this week: Drink beer at the zoo, go to a Mother’s Day market and catch Dee Dee Bridgewater

April 29, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo: More than 100 beers from breweries including Goose Island Beer Co., Miskatonic Brewing Company and Revolution Brewing will be available to taste in the...

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20 Memorial Day weekend specials at Chicago restaurants, from Peruvian grill kits to picnic baskets

57 Chicago-area farmers markets, mapped

Things to Do Around Chicago: Doc10 film fest, BBQ stars at Big Star and a celebration of Tap Dance Day

9 things to do around Chicago this week: Marty Stuart’s Superlatives, WhiskyFest and ‘Passing Strange’

10 things to do around Chicago this week: ‘Art. Heals,’ the K-pop group CIX or go Mother’s Day shopping

9 things to do around Chicago this week: Drink beer at the zoo, go to a Mother’s Day market and catch Dee Dee Bridgewater

From margaritas to mariachi bands, restaurants and bars mark Cinco de Mayo

9 things to do around Chicago this weekend: ‘Not Dead Yet,’ Wilco and a CineYouth showcase of movie shorts

Mother’s Day options at Chicago-area restaurants, from a rooftop brunch to complimentary rosé

Things to Do in Chicago: Olivia Rodrigo, Mandala Choreographers and the grand opening of a suburban cannabis lounge