Aussie truffles on US restaurant tablesChicago TribuneNEW YORK — From the truffle-infused beef-cheek ravioli at Babbo restaurant in New York to the all-black-truffle menu at…

MLSsoccer.comThe second semifinal of the 2014 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup semifinal match kicks off Wednesday night between the Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire, two…

Loop shooting victim’s condition upgradedChicago TribuneChicago police units respond to the scene of a shooting at the Bank of America building in downtown Chicago. A…

Cool August Weather Dampens Summer PlansCBS LocalInstead, it was closed Tuesday because of the cooler temperatures and rain, along with several other pools in the…

FLAT® Self-Stabilizing Table Bases Offer Ideal Seating Solution for Restaurant …Rock Hill Herald (press release)CHICAGO — Restaurant chains, from quick-service restaurants (QSR) to their white…

Caffe Baci to shutter on Michigan AvenueCrain’s Chicago Business (blog)Caffe Baci plans to shutter one of its restaurants in the Loop, but hopes to find…

This Alinea Dessert Defies White-Tablecloth DiningRefinery29When you log on to the website of Grant Achatz’s famed Chicago dining destination, you’ll see the quote, “Alinea is…

Blue Angels plan to fly over Chicago on Wednesday for photo shoot before …Chicago TribuneChicagoans eager to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform their…

A change works for Cubs rookie HendricksESPN (blog)Kyle Hendricks AP Photo/David Zalubowski Kyle Hendricks is taking full advantage of the scouting and preparation tools available…

Chicago Tribune… day two of Chicago Tribune’s Mexican Dining Week, in which we sample four off-the-beaten path restaurants cooking beyond traditional Mexican. Today, Phil Vettel…

Jobs coming back post-recession, but with much lower pay, study saysChicago TribuneFor the Chicago metro area, the ratio was 2.5 percent. “Since 1975, the increasing…

Chicago TribuneChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, second from right, shakes hands with New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, left, during a press conference at the…

Washington Park special taxing district plan draws foesChicago TribuneSeveral Chicago aldermen back creation of a new special taxing district to boost the fortunes of historic…

2 killed, 6 others injured in city shootingsChicago TribuneTwo boys were shot at 1:51 p.m. on the 7300 block of South East End Avenue, said…

ESPN (blog)BOURBONAIS, Ill. — A daily review of the hot topics coming out of Chicago Bears training camp: Morning showers soaked the practice fields at…

Cubs playing spoilers with a purposeESPN (blog)Not so much for the Chicago Cubs, but for almost every opponent they’ll face in the final weeks of…

USA TODAYChicago has grabbed the top spot among U.S. destinations for where companies and associations are planning meetings and events, according to Cvent, a technology…

CBS LocalWilliams was born in Chicago in 1951, but moved to California as a teen. He later attended Julliard before launching his entertainment career. Williams,…

The Cubs and the hunt for pitchingESPN (blog)CHICAGO — By now you know that the Chicago Cubs are in search of pitching to augment their…

ESPN (blog)BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Shea McClellin produced a lackluster debut at linebacker Friday during the Chicago Bears’ preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the…

ESPN (blog)Derrick Rose is expected to make his return to the United Center in a Chicago Bulls uniform on Oct. 6 against the Washington Wizards,…

Chicago TribuneAn eyewitness to a robbery at the First Midwest Bank in Bolingbrook, Ill., talks about witnessing the incident as he drove up to the…

West Garfield Park: Chicago’s highest homicide rate, lowest life expectancyRedEye ChicagoLast year, Chicago police implemented the West Side Narcotics Initiative, which targets smaller scale busts,…

ESPN (blog)CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer should know all about high-strikeout teams. They ran the Boston Red Sox…

Emanuel heads to NYC to talk minimum wage, educationChicago TribuneLt. Governor Sheila Simon and Ald. Danny Solis listen as Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a…

CBS LocalCHICAGO (CBS) — A man died early Sunday after police say he fell 18 floors from a building in the Loop. The man, 38,…

Chicago TribuneChicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis has emerged as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s chief antagonist — and as a possible challenger in next year’s mayoral…

Chicago TribuneMost recently, at 4:35 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Langley Avenue, someone shot a 27-year-old man in the abdomen and buttocks, said…

ESPNBOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett rejoined teammates Sunday at Olivet Nazarene University, six days after the club levied an unspecified fine…

ESPN (blog)BOURBONNAIS — Chicago Bears center/guard Brian de la Puente suffered a Grade 2 left MCL sprain in the preseason opener versus the Philadelphia Eagles…

Tulsa Restaurant Serving Up Bacon MilkshakesMyFox ChicagoTULSA, OK- A Tulsa, Oklahoma restaurant gives customers a free taste test of its newest menu item, a bacon…

2 Shot at Chicago Parade Among 19 Wounded in Weekend ViolenceNBC ChicagoEditor’s Note: NBC Chicago includes shootings that took place between 6 p.m. Friday and…

Coast Guard Suspends Search in Lake Michigan for Missing BoaterNBC ChicagoYou get so cold so fast.” Officials moved their search south of Belmont Harbor Sunday…

Chicago TribuneAn ambulance is seen outside of the Double Tree hotel where a man fell to his death early Sunday morning. An ambulance is seen…

Chicago TribuneBOURBONNAIS — Tight end Martellus Bennett rejoined the Chicago Bears on Sunday, six days after the club suspended him for conduct detrimental to the…

International Business TimesBy all accounts, Chicago Bulls point guard and former MVP Derrick Rose is back. The 25-year-old has only played in 10 NBA games…

Chicago TribunePolice officers and a detective investigate a crime scene in the alley behind the 8900 block of South Oglesby Avenue. Police officers and a…

Chicago TribuneUSA Today reported that Stewart’s racing team told the paper they were planning to race on Sunday. According to reports and video of the…

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants action on oil train risks in Windy CityThe State Journal-RegisterCHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel is emphasizing the dangers of moving…

ESPN (blog)CHICAGO — Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller last played in a meaningful NFL game in 2011, but if Friday night’s performance against the…

Bears offense sharp in openerESPN (blog)CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears’ first-team offense played two drives during Friday’s 34-28 preseason opening victory over the Philadelphia Eagles,…

Chicago TribuneChicago police today released surveillance photos of two men suspected in the shooting deaths last December of a church deacon and a South Side…

Jackie Robinson West team reaches Little League World SeriesChicago Sun-TimesJackie Robinson West Little Leaguers from Chicago congratulate Cam Bufford (10) after his grand slam gave…

Harold’s Chicken Goes After Other Harold’s RestaurantsDNAinfoCHATHAM — Harold’s Chicken Shack is one of Chicago’s most iconic restaurant businesses, with 40 locations across the city….

ESPN (blog)CHICAGO – One day after hitting two home runs to help the Chicago Cubs to victory in Colorado, second baseman Javier Baez struck out…

Jackie Robinson West earns berth in Little League World SeriesChicago TribuneINDIANAPOLIS – The chants of “Let’s go, West” followed soon after Cameron Bufford’s grand slam…

Chicago TribuneAccording to Fire Media, the teen was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair-to-serious condition, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Chief Joe Roccasalva. The…

ESPN (blog)Later in the quarter, he connected with Michael Spurlock on a 22-yard scoring pass and hit Dante Rosario on the two-point conversion to put…

Nightclubs Feeling Pressure Following ShootingsCBS Local(CBS) – The city’s Law Department is taking action against a Chicago nightclub, which was recently the scene of several…

Your Chicago: Chicago Water TaxiCBS LocalThe Chicago Water Taxi shuttles commuters every day — many who live in the suburbs and take the train in…

ChicagoNow (blog)While Chicagoans are experiencing very pleasant weather, wildfires are raging in California, Oregon and Northwest Canada. The fires are producing more than clouds of…

ESPNCHICAGO — Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett did not participate in Friday night’s 34-28 preseason-opening win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field, and…

Chicago TribunePolice at the scene where a man was shot after officials say he drove toward an officer in an alley in the Logan Square…

The 312: Art goes big with parties at Soho House ChicagoChicago Sun-TimesNo suit and ties allowed. And usually, no pictures either. What sets Chicago’s Soho…

ChicagoNow (blog)Dining in at restaurants has changed so much for me since I’ve become a parent. All that used to matter before was whether or…

Karen Lewis should enter race for Chicago mayorChicago TribuneNot, again, because I believe she’d necessarily be good at the job but because she has the…

Morgan Park team one win away from a trip to Williamsport, PaeNews Park ForestCHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today spoke with Jackie Robinson West…

Chicago TribuneThousands of Chicago-area Assyrians gathered in the downtown square to demand more military aid and call for U.S. leadership in the international community’s creation…

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wishes Luck To Jackie Robinson West All Stars As They …eNews Park ForestCHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today spoke with Jackie…

NBC Chicago (blog)Jarovsky goes on to detail the story of undercover agents Mo and Gloves who, despite posing as protesters and were arrested at rallies…