At Cadinho on opening weekend they made about 1,000 pastéis de nata and still sold out. Another former CPS teacher, Mayor Brandon Johnson, ate not one, but two of the pastries. “He called them the Johnson Favorite,” Rivera said.
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Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93
Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has died. She was 93.
Whiting’s Mascot Hall of Fame set to close in September
After more than five years of silly antics, loads of confetti and dance parties, the Mascot Hall of Fame will close its doors in September.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” It made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Column: Tuning out the Cubs, White Sox and Olympics while eagerly awaiting episodes of the Bears on ‘Hard Knocks’
A lazy summer is lulling us to sleep in Chicago. With bad baseball afoot and Paris Olympics overkill, here’s what we know about the week in sports.
Seven son will bring eyes to your garden
If you’re looking for a plant that will make your garden stand out, consider the seven-son flower, an unusual shrub that makes a splash twice each year.
Olympics on TV: What to watch today
A look at what’s on TV on July 28 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Review: Guest conductor Eric Jacobsen seems ready for Grant Park Music Festival baton — if it’s ready for him
With artistic director Carlos Kalmar leaving his post next month, the search for a successor to lead the summer classical music series is heating up.
While scary, cicada killer wasps serve an important purpose
If this insect truly is a nuisance for you, then use mulch, plant groundcovers or install sod to cover bare soil areas.
This Chicago dance party is for ladies who want to wind down before midnight
As dozens of women crowd the dance floor at Color Club in Irving Park, many wearing fancy dresses and surrounded by disco lights, the DJ starts playing “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls. Cheers go up during the lyric, “Make it last forever,” before the room belts, “Friendship never ends!” In fact, enjoying a fun night […]