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The Vatican elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, making him the first U.S. and Chicago-born leader of the Catholic Church. Following the news, Chicagoans took to social media to voice their exci...
White smoke has been spotted! The new pope has been announced as of the United States, making him the first American pontiff in history. Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. The annou...
lovers have a reason to celebrate—Devil Dawgs is opening a new outpost in Andersonville! The popular hot dog chain confirmed the news to Block Club Chicago on Wednesday. Devil Dawgs will take over the former Reza's R...
Have you heard of the Espresso Martini Effect? It's that moment when one of your friends orders this cocktail after a long work day, and then everyone at your table suddenly wants one too. We can't resist it; it's the p...
is the queen of her tried-and-true recipes. Whether she is cooking at home or dining out, you can be sure she's indulging in dishes worthy of royalty. (Okay, maybe that’s too high of a benchmark, but you know what we m...
One of Chicago's premier burger destinations, , has shuttered its doors. But don't panic—it’s only temporary! The critically acclaimed restaurant announced the closure on its official website, chalking the move up to...
Everybody's had a brownie at some point in their life, but did you know that the iconic chocolatey treat was invented at a famous ? You read that right, the Palmer House Hilton in is the birthplace of the brownie. Th...
The isn't officially here, but it's already party season with Cafetón! If you strolled down Kinzie Street on the last weekend of April, you might have seen hundreds of people in line during the early morning hours at...
Mendocino Farms, a California-based fast-casual restaurant known for its gourmet sandwiches and salads, will open its first Chicago location this in Founded in southern California in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Mar...
If you're as obsessed with following as we are and James Park isn't on your list yet, it's time to add him. He is a beloved Cookbook author and chili crisp connoisseur known for creating recipes that look delicious and...
