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Michelin Guide 2018: The Full List Of Restaurants That Got (And Lost) Stars

Twenty-five Chicago restaurants got the coveted stars. Elske and Entente are new to the star list.

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West Loop's Monteverde Named Restaurant Of The Year

The West Loop Italian restaurant has been named a Restaurant of the Year by Food & Wine.

If You Like Spare Ribs, You Might Like the Fish Ribs at MFK Restaurant

Chicago chefs are catching on to this trendy ingredient from a large South American fish called pacu.

Lucky CPS Kids Are Eating (Nutritious) Big Star Tacos for Lunch Today

It's part of the nonprofit Pilot Light program, in which gourmet chefs teach about health and food.

At Chicago Food Film Fest, Sriracha Doughnuts and Squid Chips Abound

The fifth annual event runs Wednesday through Saturday at Kendall College.

Three-Star Michelin Rating Honors Grace Team, Made GM 'Cry Like a Baby'

General manager Michael Muser says the Grace team fought every day to be on Alinea's level.

Near West Side »

What's a Michelin Star Worth? For EL Ideas, It Meant Validation, Not Crowds

As chefs await Tuesday's announcement of the coveted stars, EL Ideas' owner reflects on 2014's honor.

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.