With 2026 just around the corner, the writers and editors of the Tribune food section have taken some time to reflect on our favorite bites and drinks from 2025.

Public school districts have a responsibility to educate students, safeguard taxpayer money, and provide families with opportunities for success. However, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has become a ...

Old Style, brewed since 1902 in Wisconsin, has been closely associated with Chicago since 1950, when it became the official beer of the Cubs, sold by Wrigley Field vendors. Then, in the 1970s, Old ...

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The NASCAR 2026 playoff format is already stirring debate as the sport prepares for major changes next season. The current setup puts 16 drivers into the playoffs through wins or points, then moves ...

Pizz’amici has become a cultural center for the new movement of tavern-style pizza in Chicago, making one of the best thin crusts in the city, but reservations and service can get in the way unless ...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino stand together amidst a tense protest outside the ICE ...

Trump threatens federal action in Chicago, sparking backlash from officials. Operation Midway Blitz deploys agents to Chicago, targeting criminal activity. Critics oppose military-style policing, ...

It’s a Chicago staple traditionally used on Italian beef, sausage and even pizza. Today we learned how to make authentic Chicago-style giardiniera. Arianna Hirsch, chef and owner of Hirsch’s North ...

Chicago experimented with using federal agents and a flood of cops to tackle crime nearly a decade ago, and it saved lives. But Dem city leaders canned the program, and didn’t ask for more help ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. Chicagoans are reluctant to accept culinary colonizers even if they have ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lou Malnati's and Portillo's are teaming up to launch a uniquely Chicago creation: the Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza. Debuting on National Hot Dog Day, the limited-time pizza combines ...