Hot dogs? Almost daily. Pizza? All the time. Italian beefs? It never stops. The arguments over Chicago's fried chicken scene, however, are few and far between.* Travel and Leisure Magazine has seen fit to fire the first shot with their new list of the best fried chicken joints in America, and it's hard to argue with a list that includes Roscoe's in LA and Hollyhock Hill in Hoosier country. more ›

There are more places to eat on 18th Street besides carnitas shops and taquerias. Honky Tonk BBQ and Mundial have their fans and there are more than enough pizza joints and hot dog stands for the lunch pail crowd to feel sated during the week. more ›

Break out the cake and light the candles! About Face Theatre is turning 10 this year and is celebrating tonight at their annual fundraiser gala, the Wonka Ball. more ›

at Steppenwolf Theater. more ›

If you've always wondered what a sauce incorporating cork, rubber, wool, yarn, cowhide and beer ladled over spaghetti tastes like, wonder no more friends. Harry Caray's Restaurant will be serving a sauce at their Chicago and Rosemount locations made from the "Bartman Ball" (we still feel bad for that guy) they blew up last year. more ›

Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman is going to be a busy guy at this afternoon's Cubs-Cardinals game. Grossman will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch. Given the rash of injuries to the Cubs pitching staff this season, Bears brass must be nervous about their field general taking the mound at Wrigley. more ›