Chicagoans and visitors had an early start to the St. Patrick's Day festivities Friday night, enjoying outdoor spaces at pubs with temperatures nearing 80 degrees.

Chicago is an expansive city with dozens of neighborhoods, all known for their quirks, watering holes, landmarks and events. Downtown Chicago is no different. Chicago’s bustling downtown boasts many ...

with upscale versions of a couple of cuisines that Chicago isn’t used to seeing downtown with white tablecloths. Ambar, a Balkan-inspired restaurant with a set price for an unlimited tasting ...

The restaurant is set to be owned by chef Jamie Gilmore, an Aurora resident who runs Lizzy J Cafe in Chicago’s Fulton Market ...

Chicago bars and restaurants offer fire-side comfort throughout ... I’ve also been here during the day, after walking around downtown. Martinis have been my go-to drink, no matter the time ...

A locally owned restaurant that had been open for 22 years has moved to downtown Evanston after its ... her site at 601 Dempster Street, near Chicago Avenue, in October 2024, and three days ...

“Part of that is bringing dining, of course, but also experiences,” said Terri Haymaker of the Chicago-based Planera ... incentive category for downtown restaurants. She also suggested ...