These Are the First People in Line for the Last Day of Hot Doug's By Alec Moran They arrived Thursday afternoon and camped out overnight. Hot Doug's will open its doors for the last time at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Read more
The Best Sales in Chicago This Week By Tori Telfer Akira, Haberdash, Blowtique, and more have some excellent deals over the next few days. Read more
What to Expect at the Great Chicago Fire Festival By Jeff Ruby Redmoon plans to set the Chicago River ablaze in its most ambitious production yet. Read more
Buena Beach Bar & Grill Is a Bit of Endless Summer By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Beach weather may be gone, but there's Greek Isles-inspired fare and a breezy vibe at this new spot at the Imperial Towers. Read more
The Five Hottest Bars to Drink At in October By Carrie Schedler From craft beer to boozy Mexican milk shakes, there are plenty of great drinks at one of these joints this month. Read more
Say Goodbye to a Few Chicago Restaurants By Carrie Schedler Three notable eateries are closing up shop, but a new pierogi spot in Humboldt Park is open now. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week The Great Chicago Fire Festival, an Etta James tribute, and more things to do in the city this week. Read more
October Is the Month to Buy Denim, Vacations, and…Pizza By Tori Telfer You'll get the best pre-holiday deals on denim, luxury items, and pizza this month, according to DealNews. Read more
Spike Mendelsohn Is Bringing Good Stuff to the Loop By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Mendelsohn, who took the crown at this past weekend's Hamburger Hop, has also got toasted marshmallow shakes and a mayo bar on tap for the joint's first Chicago location. Read more
