Hot Chicago weekend ahead with music and food events

It’s going to be a hot weekend, but if you’re willing to brave the heat, there are several events for music lovers and foodies alike that you won’t want to miss.

Logan Square's Bungalow by Middle Brow lands national recognition
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Pete Ternes from Bungalow by Middle Brow talks about landing on The New York Times list of the Best Pizza Places in the United States.

These are the most and least stressed cities in America, survey finds

Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'

La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'
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La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies

National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

Cooking with Fire: Breakfast favorites with the Carpentersville Fire Department

We're "Cooking with Fire" this Thursday at the Carpentersville Fire Department, making Lt. Brian Berry's biscuits and gravy and firefighter Dan Streich's avocado toast.

Can't Believe It's Not Meat serves up soul and vegan cuisine
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Laricia Chandler Baker (Chef Fab) serves vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian items at her Cant' Believe It's Not Meat locations in Hyde Park, River North and Orland Park.

McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'

McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.

Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow

Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. 

Dearly Beloved cocktail restaurant makes debut in Near North
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A new cocktail restaurant opened on the North Side this spring and they are serving up elevated snacks alongside their signature drinks.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.

Reunion on Navy Pier gets ready for Nation Mac and Cheese Day
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Chef Art Smith's Reunion on Navy Pier is serving up something special to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day this Sunday. Reunion's Chef de Cusine Chris de La Cueva joined Good Day Chicago to tell us all about it.

Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.