Portillo's, the fast-casual chain known for serving Chicago street-food staples, will hold a grand opening celebration in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.

Boosted by FX’s hit television show “The Bear,” Chicago’s food fare is having a moment — and companies are capitalizing on it. Portillo's has expanded and made inroads in places untapped by many ...

Ghost kitchens aren’t a substitute for restaurants, where a meal is as much of a social occasion as a means of sustenance. Think of the delivery-only businesses that have become even more popular ...

Portillo’s, famous for its Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs and decadent cake shakes, is thinking leaner in terms of business expansion. Facing an increasingly tough restaurant environment, the ...

One of Chicago's most iconic summer events kicks off in Friday. The Taste of Chicago, in its 45th year, will kick off its foodie celebration starting at 11 a.m. in Grant Park. The festival will be ...

Drive just 30 minutes outside of Chicago and find a suburb that's rich with restaurants, eclectic shopping, and beautiful ...

A gentle breeze carried the scent of sweet fruit and earthy vegetables from Rodolfo Espinoza’s produce stand on an early Tuesday morning on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Espinoza and his wife ...

Editor's note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. The especially popular food festival Taste of Chicago will move to July in 2026 after being held later in the summer the past ...

Taste of Chicago will return to its long-held July slot in Grant Park next summer, the city’s cultural commissioner told aldermen this week. The free, city-run food and music festival had been bounced ...