Travelers are looking to avoid the crowds and avoid the heat while chasing the northern lights and other passions in the coming year.
Booking ahead: Astro tourism, cooler destinations and a passion for pickleball are trending for travel in 2025
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Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on the year to highlight some people who have made a difference in the city’s arts.
Avocado Poinsettia Pie and cold Sea Foam Jell-O Salad: Testing vintage Chicago Tribune Christmas recipes from the ’50s and ’60s
Officially named Avocado Poinsettia Pie, the concoction of canned cream of celery soup and frozen peas mixed with two eggs reflects an era when refrigerator space was limited and fresh ingredients — especially those not in season — were difficult to find at the supermarket.
Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores
A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union organizing the workers.
Restaurant review: Feld goes beyond farm to table in Chicago
The dishes at Feld in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood were in large part decidedly delicious and utterly fun.
Restaurateurs turn La Grange expansion into YouTube reality series
Owners of Wooden Paddle restaurant in Lemont are documenting the rigors of expanding into a new La Grange location in YouTube videos.
Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2023, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on the year to highlight some people who have made a difference in the city’s arts.
US wins ruling in a trade dispute with Mexico over its bid to ban genetically modified corn
The United States won a ruling on Friday in a trade dispute with Mexico, which had sought to ban imports of genetically modified corn for human consumption.
Some Starbucks baristas go on strike in Chicago; walkouts planned in 2 other cities
The workers’ union warns the walkouts could spread to hundreds of cafes by Christmas Eve if Starbucks does not meet demands at the bargaining table. Baristas were also planning walkouts Friday in Los Angeles and in Seattle, where Starbucks is headquartered.
Judges dismisses most of woman’s claims against Hubbard Inn in lawsuit involving viral TikTok
A judge has dismissed all but one claim filed against Hubbard Inn by Julia Reel, who had posted a video alleging restaurant staff injured her in March.