Results and coverage from the 2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago, where a chef, restaurant and hospitality group with Atlanta connections were finalists.

The opening day of the World Cup knockout stage brought crowds and an economic surge to Decatur Square on Sunday as soccer fans gathered to watch international powerhouses collide.

Stacker researched staple sandwiches—the kind that makes residents proud—and highlighted one from each state that everyone ...

Positioned two hours south of Chicago’s wallet-draining prices and three hours northeast of St. Louis, Decatur occupies prime ...

Burglars broke into Smack'n Tacos over the holiday weekend, stealing a safe and destroying the front door. Marcos Fuentes ...

Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World ...

Decatur Squares restaurant scene is working hard to keep up with the demand that FIFA World Cup watch parties will bring. Belen features Argentinian food and O'Sullivan's features Irish fair, and tons ...

Illinois American restaurants worth planning around, with local favorites serving comfort food, lake views, big breakfasts, ...

Find 16 local restaurants known for some of the best ribs in America, from Memphis classics to Chicago rib tips and Texas ...

Long Nine Junction earned the No. 1 spot in Yelp’s June ranking of Illinois restaurants, holding a 4.9-star rating with more ...

June was busy for the metro Atlanta restaurant scene, with more than two dozen openings and several surprising closures.