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Candyality Opens In Wicker Park With Vegan Chocolates And Sour Gummies

Owner Terese McDonald moved out of the Shops at North Bridge to open this fourth store.

Only in Chicago? A Giardiniera Taste-Off and Potluck

The March 22 event, organized by Eatgiardiniera.com's Meaghan Thomas Olson, is free.

You Have One Month Left To Eat These Lenten Specials

Restaurants offering off-menu meatless dishes include Belly Shack and Monti's.

'Foodseum,' A Museum With Exhibits You Can Eat, Wants to Open on Riverwalk

An area west of State Street could house the food musem's opening exhibit, said founder Kyle Joseph.

At The Original Heaven On Seven, It's No Longer Just Lunch (And Breakfast)

Starting Feb. 12, the restaurant will extend dinner service from once a month to three nights a week.

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Chicago's Giardiniera Queen Has 47 Jars of It in Her Fridge

Meaghan Thomas Olson's EatGiardiniera.com site aims to be the ultimate resource guide.

Shaw's Oyster Fest Moves West, Adds More Oyster Varieties

The annual event is being held earlier this year as organizers hope for better weather.

Foodseum, a First of Its Kind, Planned for Downtown

Tech entrepreneur Kyle Joseph is developing an interactive museum with exhibits you can eat.

Chicago Diner Turns 30, Plans New Vegan Cookbook

The couple behind the vegan diner plans to publish their second cookbook before the holidays.

Scooter's Frozen Custard Reopens For Season on Friday

The ice cream shop's opening day special will be a peanut butter and pretzel concrete.

Chicago French Market Adds Doughnut, Barbecue Booths

Beavers Donuts owner says more freestanding spots planned for his food truck.

Top Restaurants Still Have Tables Open for New Year's Eve

Act quickly to snap up few remaining reservations, and expect a hefty tab.

Little Goat Diner to Open Friday

Chef Stephanie Izard's second restaurant caps off a busy month of much-hyped openings.

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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.