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Former Oprah Chef Art Smith Leads All-Star Chefs at St. Thomas Benefit

The school's annual fundraiser dinner is Saturday.

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In a Food Desert, Cooking Classes Are Welcome, If Not Crowded

One-of-a-kind culinary program at Sinai Community Institute, free for WIC clients, finds room to grow.

Jefferson Park »

Gift Theatre Gala To Honor Chef Art Smith

Smith, who was once Oprah Winfrey's chef, is a subscriber to the Jefferson Park theater.

Ready to Try 27 Bowls of Ramen? At Ramenfest, You Can

The final batch of tickets goes on sale Wednesday for the Nov. 8 event at Urbanbelly.

Shiloh Baptist Church To See New Life in Kenwood as Condos

Plans call for a parking garage to be excavated under the historic church to serve 13 condos.

Lincoln Park »

Vigil for Charlie Trotter: Proteges, Family, Friends Honor Renowned Chef

More than 100 mourners touched by Trotter over the years gathered outside his former restaurant Tuesday.

Wanted: Culinary Visionary for Hotel Florence, Elevator to Toilets Included

State planned for toilets, but not marketing in $3.5 million historic hotel makeover.

Poutine Fest Celebrates Canada's 'Late-Night Drunk Food'

The one-day event at Haymarket Brewery will highlight the messy concoction of fries, gravy and cheese.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.