Chicago

The longest government shutdown in American history has ended, but we're not out of the woods yet.

Join Chicago’s first-ever Holiday Bookstore Trolley: 10 festive routes, 43 indie shops, holiday swag and a story-filled Saturday adventure for book lovers.

A beloved soda is coming back, starting with a stop in Illinois.

The opportunity to get chicken fingers in Illinois is about to increase again.

Rose Mary in Chicago tops a list of nearly impossible restaurants to get into thanks to its Italian-Croatian menu and rave Yelp reviews.

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.

The FBI is offering rewards for anyone who knows the whereabouts of the 7 most wanted suspects in Illinois right now.

Lawmakers in Springfield have officially passed a new mass transit bill.

There may be an unexpected seasoning packet in your taco kit.