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In recent weeks, Chicago has topped many lists—best restaurants in the world! Top steakhouses globally!—and now, we've got another accolade to add to our belt: Esquire has included Bisous and Nine Bar, two local favorites, in their rankings of the best bars across the U.S. We, of course,...

These two Chicago bars were named among the best in the U.S.

Happy Friday and happy National Donut Day, Chicagoans!. We'll get right to it: today, a ton of local spots are offering free or heavily-discounted sweets in celebration of the holiday, so if you haven't had lunch yet you might want to swap your salad for a hearty, fried, delicious donut instead.

Where to get free donuts in Chicago on National Donut Day

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The 21st season of Top Chef marked a return to the Midwest for Bravo's celebrated cooking competition. Taking place across Wisconsin, this season was the first in the region since the show filmed in Chicago over 15 years ago. Episode after episode, the cheftestants were tasked with a variety of Midwest-inspired challenges, including a dinner paying homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, a Door County fish boil and a cheese fest cook-off. As Top Chef prepares to crown a new winner, we spoke with host and judges Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons about their experiences this season.

'Top Chef' judges dish on the Midwest, Chicago restaurants and much more

Earlier this week, Chicagoans got all excited about dynamic DJ duo Sock & Buskin taking over a CTA train and turning it into a rave venue for a five-hour set that was scheduled to happen tomorrow night. Unfortunately, the unique concert is no more: The CTA just backed out of the Brown Line "Rave Train" that had us so excited.

Turns out, that planned rave on a CTA train is not actually happening this weekend

For those who haven’t been dipped yet, FX’s The Bear is a critically acclaimed TV series originally centered around Chicago’s Italian beef sandwich. Since its premiere in 2022, the show has been hotter than a pile of giardiniera. With six Emmy wins already, there’s no shortage of excitement ahead of the third season.

Here’s the beef: Local restaurants discuss 'The Bear's' influence on business

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

There are few things Chicagoans love more than a good cut of beef, which is why the steakhouses just keep coming. Hot on the heels of Hawksmoor opening in Chicago, the team behind Perilla Korean American Steakhouse has announced its highly-anticipated restaurant will be debuting next Wednesday, July 3. As...

A highly-anticipated Korean steakhouse will open in the Loop next week

Chicago music festival season just got an unexpected addition to the lineup. This Friday, dynamic DJ duo Sock & Buskin will liven up the otherwise drab CTA commute by transforming a Brown Line train into rave venue with a live, five-hour set. Hosted by Chicago-based event company Redline, the train...

You can attend a rave on a CTA train this weekend

Earlier this week, the legendary Music Box Theater at 3733 N. Southport Ave announced that, as part of its 95th birthday celebration, it will shut down for part of the summer to undergo massive repairs. Called "Music Box: Revive at 95," the project will involve the temporary closure of the...

The Music Box will temporarily close for renovations this summer

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

Chief Keef returned to perform in the Chicago area for the first time in over a decade this past weekend. Keef made his long-awaited appearance closing the final night of the Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival. The South Side native, whose real name is Keith Cozart, performed with his...

Chief Keef made his triumphant return to Chicago at Summer Smash

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Denver, CO

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The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

California State

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Unfortunately, no Chicago spot made The World's 50 Best Restaurants list

We consider Chicago a great foodie town, home to top-notch restaurants of all kinds. Renowned chefs constantly move here to open up new spots that the...

Unfortunately, no Chicago spot made The World's 50 Best Restaurants list

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