Chicago

News dropped late last month that the actor was taking a break from the show - and now there's an update.

After closing suddenly, Chicago’s Gale Street Inn will reopen in Jefferson Park with its classic menu and a new kids’ section. A comeback for one of Illinois’ most-loved eateries.

Illinois officially named popcorn its state snack, and Mashed says it’s a perfect match of flavor and pride.

Illinois’ best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot, Chicago’s Diner Grill, serves up hot coffee, crispy bacon, and nostalgia since 1937.

The Savannah Bananas head to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for three nights of wild Banana Ball fun. Enter the lottery before it closes October 31.

Chicago slips to #2 as Los Angeles tops Orkin’s 2025 list of America’s rattiest cities. Illinois and Wisconsin still battling major rodent infestations.

Find the washing-machine door, step into a 1940s-era laundry building turned speakeasy, and experience the Chicago Magic Lounge: cocktails, close-up magic, and a cabaret stage that will leave you amazed.

USA Today ranks Chicago’s Gangsters and Ghosts Tour among America’s best. This haunted Illinois experience blends history, ghosts, and gangster lore into one eerie adventure.

A new study says Illinois would struggle to survive a zombie outbreak due to dense cities, limited airports, and fewer survival resources.

Illinois’ Monti’s in Chicago earns a spot on Mashed’s list of America’s best cheesesteaks, blending Philly flavor with Wisconsin cheddar for a Chicago twist.