The Infatuation published a list of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago, with Monteverde leading the selection. The guide highlights each spot's standout dishes and unique atmosphere.

The first THC-infused buffalo wing sauce will be available at select Chicago dispensaries for the Super Bowl, developed by Cresco Labs and The Fifty/50.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker launches a $3.5 million grant initiative to combat food insecurity by funding energy-efficient upgrades for local grocers, especially in areas at risk of being food deserts.

Chipotle opens a new restaurant with a drive-thru for digital orders in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, offering convenience and job opportunities to the local community.

Jade Court, a Chinese restaurant in Hyde Park, is set to close on February 29 due to ongoing challenges despite support from the University of Chicago.

Black-owned Momentum Coffee opened a pop-up café inside the Garfield Park Conservatory, serving its coffee and pastries in a botanical setting from Wednesday to Sunday.

Michelin-starred Chef Mariya Russell returns to Chicago with a new pop-up series after honing her craft in Hawai'i and Detroit.

Several Chicago restaurants are closing temporarily or permanently due to economic challenges, with establishments such as Broken English Taco Pub and Passion House Coffee Roasters affected.

Enzo's Beef & Sausage in Chicago Heights is closing on March 31, 2024, after being a community staple since 1946. The family-owned business announced the closure on Facebook, urging customers to visit before it shuts down.

Big Kids, a sandwich shop in Logan Square known for '90s nostalgia, is closing on February 4. It struggled with winter business despite its community popularity and contribution to local efforts.

Chef Erick Williams is opening a new Mexican restaurant in Hyde Park and developing a residential-commercial complex in Bronzeville with condos and retail spaces.

Two Chicago ramen shops, Monster Ramen and Akahoshi Ramen, excel with distinct approaches to crafting the Japanese dish, gaining popularity in Logan Square.

Bayan Ko, a Filipino-Cuban restaurant, is set to expand by taking over the former Glenn's Diner space in Ravenswood, Chicago, in celebration of its third anniversary.