Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we’re excited about
More than 500 restaurants are taking part in the 19th year of this food fest, including 75 that are making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut.
Entertainment
Featured
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
James Cameron’s epic topped the North American box office charts for the fifth straight weekend...
‘Bear Down’: How a songwriter’s challenge became Chicago’s rallying cry
Chicago's favorite fight song, "Bear Down," began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being...
Arts
Free admission: Make the most of Chicago museums’ free days for residents
Here’s a roundup of free days at Chicago-area museums, zoos and other cultural institutions. Plus 15 places that are always free.
Books
Biblioracle: Natasha Stagg tells an unsparing and emotionally raw coming-of-age story in ‘Grand Rapids’
“Grand Rapids” opens in the early, post-9/11 2000s with 15-year-old Tess living with her aunt, uncle and cousins according to the wishes of her mother, who has recently died of cancer.
Movies
Review: ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is a taut continuation of zombie world
Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) spends a lot of time alone. Coated in iodine to stave off the zombie virus, he sometimes dances in his ossuary to the music of his youth, Duran Duran.
TV and Streaming
’60 Minutes’ airing report on Donald Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago
“60 Minutes” on Sunday plans to air a story about Trump administration deportations that was abruptly pulled from the newsmagazine’s lineup a month ago, sparking an internal battle about political pressure that spilled out into the open.
Theater
Review: Otherworld Theatre’s ‘Prospera’ reaches for a sci-fi adaptation of Shakespeare
“Prospera” ends up a bit stranded as it tries to reinvent “The Tempest" on a distant planet.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Chicago restaurants and bars offering specials for the Bears game
Across Chicago, bars and restaurants are rolling out drink and food deals for fans watching Sunday’s Bears playoff game.
Music and Concerts
Country music star Chase Rice — Ben Johnson’s good friend — will perform Sunday’s Bears-Rams halftime show
Chase Rice and Ben Johnson were high school and college teammates. On Sunday, Johnson will coach the biggest Bears game in 15 years, while Rice performs at halftime.
Travel
Rick Steves’ Europe: Falling in love with the Matterhorn
I have a confession: I'm in love with the Matterhorn. There's just something about this triangular peak of Disneyland fame – the most recognizable mountain on the planet. Just seeing it is one of the great experiences in Switzerland. And...
Museums
‘Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell’ will debut at Griffin MSI
From "Wicked" to "Hamilton," Paul Tazewell's iconic costumes will go on display Jan. 19 at Griffin MSI.
Home and Garden
What makes a weed?
There is a biological difference between a weedy plant and an invasive plant, a garden expert says.
Recipes
The Kitchn: How to make a classic whiskey sour
A whiskey sour is yours for the making year-round. It’s refreshing enough to keep up with a spritz during the warm summer months, and so appropriate during the colder seasons of the year. Even if you’re not a whiskey fan...
Fashion
Saks Fifth Avenue seeks bankruptcy protection
There are about 33 Saks stores and 36 Neiman Marcus locations, according to the company, as well as two Bergdorf Goodman stores and roughly 70 Saks Off 5th discount stores.
Entertainment
Today in Chicago History: In this corner, Danny Bonaduce. His opponent: Donny Osmond.
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 17, according to the Tribune's archives.