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Monday, September 21, 2026

 

How to make the best white cake from scratch

It’s beautifully simple, but impressive enough to meet the moment for every event, from birthdays to weddings to baby showers.

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‘Big dumb lines’ everywhere: TikTok account chronicles the daily queue at Michelin-starred Kasama

Sophie Frere is the person behind @kasamahowwefeelin, a TikTok account dedicated to documenting the daily queue outside Kasama.

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Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Bring an appetite and prepare to shout “Prost!” — the German word for cheers — a lot when you head to one of these Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Restaurant review: Indus Progressive Indian, transcending traditions from North India to the North Shore

The award winning Midwestern-influenced restaurant honors family recipes with smoky masala beef brisket and fiery pork belly vindaloo.

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Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat

These chocolate chip scones are the ideal breakfast treat: They’re flaky, moist, and not too sweet.

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New report points to worsening hunger crisis in Chicago, with 1 in 3 families facing food insecurity

A new report released Monday by Chicago’s leading anti-hunger organization indicates a worsening hunger crisis across the city and its surrounding areas.

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Photos: Food options for Chicago Bears games this season at Soldier Field

New food and beverage options for Chicago Bears games this season were on display on Sept. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field.

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Sunday roast is a meal you can look forward to every week

Sunday roast, or roast dinner, is a traditional British meal of roasted meat, potatoes, and accompaniments like Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, stuffing, gravy, and various condiments depending on the meat.

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