Voting has begun in the 40th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest We've officially entered the voting stage in the Tribune's 40th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
Blue Island family overcomes illness and carjacked food truck to bring Paradise to Palos bowling alley By Janice Neumann September 26, 2025 at 12:52 p.m. After a lot of challenges, Paradise Sweets and Eats at Palos Lanes is 'bringing happiness'...
The Kitchn: This fluffy, oven-baked pancake is so good, I make it every weekend By The Kitchn September 24, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. We are big pancake-lovers in my home — mostly because I can’t get enough of...
Down to Business: For Q-BBQ, sauce is important but the ‘meat has to stand on its own’ By Steve Metsch September 24, 2025 at 4:11 p.m. Q&A with Ian Thompson, regional operations manager of Q-BBQ in downtown Naperville.
The Wieners Circle hands out free hot dogs — and insults — for Caleb Williams’ 4 TD passes By Zareen Syed September 23, 2025 at 7:50 p.m. The Wieners Circle made good on the promise of free hot dogs Tuesday if Chicago...
Portillo’s CEO abruptly departs amid sluggish sales By Robert Channick September 23, 2025 at 7:33 p.m. Facing disappointing sales and downsized expansion plans, Portillo’s announced the abrupt departure Monday of CEO...
Restaurant guide: How to get holiday reservations at The Walnut Room, with a new executive chef, in Chicago By Louisa Kung Liu Chu November 11, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. Holiday reservations for the Walnut Room, arguably the season’s toughest tables in town, open Sept....
Dogs in restaurants? Chicago ordinance would open door to man’s best friend. By Jake Sheridan September 22, 2025 at 7:27 p.m. Ald. Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, plans to introduce an ordinance Thursday clearing the way for the...
The Kitchn: Cookie fluff is so delicious it’s almost unfair By The Kitchn September 24, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. I fear that my oven thinks I may have abandoned her. It’s been too long...
The Kitchn: ‘Cowboy bacon’ is guaranteed to make you legendary By The Kitchn September 24, 2025 at 6:11 p.m. Candied bacon is one of those irresistible recipes that’s hard to stop eating once you...
Doing it my way: How Illinois programs help build confidence in the kitchen for those with disabilities By Nicole Schnitzler September 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Illinois Assistive Technology Program and Gateway to Learning are two programs that seek to...