New Year’s Eve party options abound across Chicago
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Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.

Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.

Portillo’s partners with Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on limited-time meal

Chicago-based restaurant chain Portillo’s is partnering with Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on a new limited-time meal celebrating one of the team’s most memorable moments of the season.

A Wrigleyville bar turns into a festive Santa Baby Christmas pop-up
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Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.

What's open and closed in Chicago on Christmas Day

If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.

Tasting Chicago: Holiday Special

Sylvia Perez explores Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars, talks upcoming food and drink trends with Axios’ Monica Eng, and visits the historic Berghoff Hotel for a festive look at its history and award-winning beers.

Chicago Food Trends: What defined 2025 & what’s next in 2026 | Tasting Chicago
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A festive bar crawl, Chicago-style. Sylvia Perez visits four must-see holiday pop-ups — plus food trends, beer talk, and a toast to the traditions that make the season feel like home.

Kaiser Tiger serves up gameday eats ahead of the Bears-Packers
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Kaiser Tiger head chef Jose Morales highlights fan-favorite menu items and Bears-themed specials perfect for watching the game.

Chicago Chef CJ Jacobson shares Hanukkah specials from Ema and Aba
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As Hanukkah continues, Chef CJ Jacobson stops by to showcase festive dishes from Ema and Aba and tease what’s coming for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Tasting Chicago: The Holiday Edition

In this festive edition of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez explores four of the city’s most over-the-top holiday-themed bars and rooftops, where the décor is dazzling, the cocktails are creative, and the holiday spirit is turned all the way up.

Big Ed’s BBQ brings gameday flavors to Chicago Bears fans
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Eddie Nero from Big Ed’s BBQ shares his story, highlights what makes his barbecue special, and shows off his tailgate-ready menu for Bears fans gearing up for the big game.

Tasting Chicago: Bears Edition

This week's Tasting Chicago is all about Bears football, food, and the best game-day eats in the city.

Tasting Chicago: Bears Edition
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This week's Tasting Chicago is all about Bears football, food, and the best game-day eats in the city. Gear up, dig in, and let’s kick off Tasting Chicago: Bears Edition.

Michael's Original Pizzeria goes viral | Tasting Chicago
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We are celebrating the Bears winning season on this week's Tasting Chicago and visiting several locations that feature a sports bar atmosphere with some great game day eats.

The Wiener's Circle gives out free hot dogs after Ben Johnson's shirtless celebration

The Wiener's Circle gave out free hot dogs Tuesday after Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson celebrated a win against the Philadelphia Eagles by taking off his shirt in the locker room.