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The 40 best Halloween songs of all time
From Labubus to ‘The White Lotus’ to Taylor and Travis.
The best Halloween movies of all time
These classic Halloween movies will set the mood for the season.
The best halloween events in the U.S.
Halloween in the USA is no ordinary party.
The best Halloween costume ideas in the U.S. for 2025
Our playlist of the top spooky scary songs of all time.
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The best Halloween events and parties in Chicago
Embrace the thrills and chills of spooky season.
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This Michelin-starred chef is opening a playful new seafood and wine bar in Fulton Market
Chef Christian Hunter has gotten used to making headlines lately: he was a James Beard Award Finalist in 2022 for his work at a restaurant in Connecticut, and...
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These two new restaurants serve viral birria tacos and Michelin-level sandwiches under the same roof in the West Loop
The West Loop’s dining scene is heating up once again this fall as it welcomes two exciting new restaurants at Time Out Market Chicago. Chef-driven...
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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Chicago—and how to order
Here are all the restaurants and a preview of what to expect.
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Crying Tiger
Located in the former Hub 51 space at the corner of Hubbard and Dearborn Streets in River North, Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant Crying Tiger is the...
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LIA Tavern
At LIA Tavern, the food is almost as captivating as the art on the walls. Chef and owner Justin Viacuinas reinvents the menu every few months when he brings in...
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Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Boka Restaurant Group’s dimly lit new pizza joint, located inside the former GT Fish & Oyster space on the corner of Grand Avenue and Wells Street,...
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Souleymane’s Story
This heart-rending gig economy drama could be the single worst film to sit down to with a Deliveroo order
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