Chicago

The Michelin Guide named a Chicago sandwich among the best in North America, spotlighting Lardon.

Yelp named three Illinois restaurants among its Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2026, all located in Chicago.

As the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs, a famous Chicago restaurant joins the trash talk.

A Chicago man appeared on My Strange Addiction admitting he eats up to 100 live bugs a day, including crickets and cockroaches.

Esquire named two Illinois restaurants among the best new in America for 2025, spotlighting Chicago favorites Mirra and Pizz’amici.

Looking for unique winter fun in Illinois? Chicago hot tub boats let you relax in warm water, enjoy drinks with friends, and cruise the river even in the coldest months.

A Bear-inspired food tour in Chicago takes guests by bus through Logan Square, River North, and the West Loop to taste real food and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the hit show.

A colorful Victorian home in Illinois was featured on HGTV’s Ugliest House in America during the Season 7 premiere.

Visitors and residents in Chicago now pay extra for rideshare trips in designated zones, with higher surcharges added to Uber and Lyft fares during daytime hours.

Many of these bands have already announced big tour plans for 2026.