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Are You A 'MasterChef'? Open Casting Call Happening In Chicago

Think you've got the cooking chops to win and nab $250,000? Here's how to apply.

11-Year-Old 'MasterChef Junior' Contestant Ready To Cook In Prime Time

Charlie Hans, of Edgebrook, was one of four Chicago kids who took part in the show's fifth season.

'MasterChef Junior' Contestant From River North Wants To Build An 'Empire'

Avani Shah, 9, said the famously tempestuous Gordon Ramsay is actually "really caring."

Chef Graham Elliot Leaves MasterChef -- Is A New Restaurant Next?

The owner of Graham Elliot Bistro said "exciting announcements" are coming.

Logan Square »

Galerie F Expands With Addition of Former Hell's Kitchen Contestant

The neighborhood street art gallery is expanding with the addition of private chef Brian Merel.

'MasterChef Junior' Run Ends for Canaryville Boy, Lincoln Park Boy Advances

Jack Lembeck, 12, won the first challenge, while Philly Vazzana, 9, was eliminated.

Canaryville 9-Year-Old Competes on 'MasterChef Junior'

Philly Vazzana will take on other kid cooks in the hit TV show starting Jan. 6 on Fox.

'Hell's Kitchen' Player from Chicago on Losing Chefs: 'They Can't Hack It'

Ravenswood resident Jason Zepaltas has ties to Edgewater and Uptown, where he worked at Real Kitchen.

Streeterville »

'MasterChef Junior' to Hold Open Casting Call in Chicago

The Fox cooking competition was recently renewed for a second season. Chef Graham Elliot is a judge.

Joshua Marks, MasterChef Runner-Up, Ordered to Get Mental Health Assessment

Joshua "Seven-Foot Chef" Marks is accused of attacking a University of Chicago cop in late July.

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.