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‘This is an institution’: Paul’s Family Restaurant celebrates 65 years in Elgin
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (447+ words) One of the oldest family-owned and operated restaurants in the suburbs was celebrated as an Elgin “institution” on Friday. About 75 friends, family and local dignitaries gathered at Paul’s Family Restaurant at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and McLean Boulevard to…...
Meals on Wheels provides lifeline during historic Indiana power outages
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (446+ words) In the months since Pam Edwards started volunteering at Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, she grew fond of John Ruiz, 85, a “chatty” client on her Friday Merrillville route. After the Aug. 11 storms, luckily, she was told he was ok....
World Central Kitchen reaches out to Northwest Indiana chef for relief effort
1+ day, 44+ min ago (329+ words) Hobart chef Teddian Jackson, who owns the popular Montego Bay Grille in downtown Hobart, is organizing food trucks to deliver meals prepared by World Central Kitchen this week. Many Gary residents still don’t have power since the Aug. 11 derecho storm…...
From the Farm: Happy 95th birthday, Mom, and a tale of Wagyu beef
2+ day, 55+ min ago (956+ words) Like everyone in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland impacted by the rough weather of August 2026, including widespread electric outages, our farm family has done our best to stay optimistic while counting our blessings, even when the forecast has seemed bleak outside…...
Best nonstick cookware set
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (695+ words) A comprehensive cookware set provides aspiring chefs and foodies the proper tools they need in the kitchen. Nonstick sets are a popular choice due to their durability, convenience and reasonable price. Nonstick cookware sets vary in construction, what’s included and…...
Christkindlmarket announces opening date as it marks 30 years at Daley Plaza
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (237+ words) With Christmas more than four months away, Christkindlmarket released its 2026 schedule Thursday for the holiday season. The open-air German-style market will have three locations — at Daley Plaza and Gallagher Way in Chicago and RiverEdge Park in Aurora. This marks the…...
Opening day announced for this year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (406+ words) This year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora will open on Friday, Nov. 20, at RiverEdge Park, event organizers announced on Thursday. The holiday market in Aurora is organized by German American Events, a group which will also operate the Christkindlmarkets at Daley Plaza…...
The Most Glam Cocktail Bar in Town
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (189+ words) Chicago Tribune Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club, which opened in March beneath the restaurant Crying Tiger in River North, channels an unabashedly posh vibe. There are martinis stirred on carts, bartenders in green velvet jackets, fancy plates, and even caviar service. “It’s…...
8 safer options to keep you hydrated and avoid harmful plastics
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (488+ words) If you drink bottled water because it’s cleaner or safer than tap water, you may want to think again. A shocking new study found that bottled water sold in stores can contain up to 100 times more plastic than previously estimated....
French Expats Bring High Craft to Baking
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (518+ words) Chicago Tribune Treating French butter and flour with the reverence of a classic boulangerie is expected. But delivering that level of craft in a high-octane room where the hissing espresso machine competes with the bassline? That takes a certain kind…...