Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years
The halal iteration of Italian Express is widely considered the first fast-food restaurant to use halal meat in all of Chicagoland.
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Nearly two dozen help rescue horse stranded in flooded Marengo creek
Firefighters and sheriff's deputies found the horse surrounded by fast-moving streams in Coon Creek, which had overflowed after heavy rainfall.
Cyclist killed in early morning hit-and-run crash
A driver in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood ignored a traffic signal and struck a man riding a bicycle, Chicago police said.
Three Chicago chefs are James Beard nominees, as the awards announce plans to stay in Chicago through 2028
The James Beard Foundation announced the 2026 restaurant and chef nominees, and that the awards will stay in Chicago through 2028.
Boka’s new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu
Boka Restaurant Group is unveiling a new restaurant March 26 brimming with whimsical details, a carefully concocted ingredient-driven menu and an ode to Chicago’s culinary history.
Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan
ICNA Relief Chicago sees staggering numbers of families in need of food aid throughout the year, but Ramadan often brings new challenges.
Muslim students at Northwestern University carve out a homey Ramadan with iftars and free meals program
The last few years have seen broad changes in the Muslim student experience at Northwestern, specifically during the month of Ramadan, when observing students are fasting from dawn to dusk.
After chef-owner of Warlord restaurant in Avondale arrested, new Humboldt Park project faces backlash
The allegations have brought scrutiny to plans for a second restaurant and highlighted long-running issues in how the restaurant industry addresses problematic behavior.
Solidarity against ICE is not one-size-fits-all for immigrant-owned cafes and restaurants in Chicago
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...
Chicago restaurateurs on 2026 dining trends: Community-driven recovery, global flavors, more craft mocktails
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.