By Chicago TribuneApr 15, 2021 at 5:00 amAdvertisementIt was never more challenging to make a mark on Chicago’s dining scene than in 2020.And yet, these chefs, restaurants, drink makers and other creative minds found ways to bring joy during impossibly difficult times. Last month, 3,100 readers cast more than 10,000 votes for your favorite new restaurants, takeout options, drinks, dishes and more in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards — a pandemic spin on our annual Dining Awards.Find out more about this year’s winners, and then join us in of all our Takeout Award winners, featuring a...…By Chicago TribuneApr 15, 2021 at 5:00 amAdvertisementIt was never more challenging to make a mark on Chicago’s dining scene than in 2020.And yet, these chefs, restaurants, drink makers and other creative minds found ways to bring joy during impossibly difficult times. Last month, 3,100 readers cast more than 10,000 votes for your favorite new restaurants, takeout options, drinks, dishes and more in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards — a pandemic spin on our annual Dining Awards.Find out more about this year’s winners, and then join us in of all our Takeout Award winners, featuring a...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 03, 2021 at 6:19 pmChicago will allow bars and restaurants to boost indoor capacity to 50% and remain open until 1 a.m. in the latest move from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to ease COVID-19 restrictions and help businesses.The indoor dining limit, which takes effect immediately, will now be 50% capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Lightfoot also will allow liquor stores to sell alcohol until 11 p.m. and boost the number of people allowed at indoor fitness classes to 20, the city said.Advertisement“Because people are still adhering to the public health...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMar 03, 2021 at 6:19 pmChicago will allow bars and restaurants to boost indoor capacity to 50% and remain open until 1 a.m. in the latest move from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to ease COVID-19 restrictions and help businesses.The indoor dining limit, which takes effect immediately, will now be 50% capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Lightfoot also will allow liquor stores to sell alcohol until 11 p.m. and boost the number of people allowed at indoor fitness classes to 20, the city said.Advertisement“Because people are still adhering to the public health...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMay 03, 2020 at 11:36 amThe day after protesters rallied against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, on the weekend Smithfield reopened a hog slaughterhouse in Monmouth following a White House executive order, the first Chicago-area farmers market opened quietly for the season under new coronavirus rules.The downtown Evanston farmers market kicked off the outdoor season Saturday with a two-block line around the market and some rural vendors scared about coming into the city.Advertisement“The line was two blocks long because everybody was social...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMay 03, 2020 at 11:36 amThe day after protesters rallied against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, on the weekend Smithfield reopened a hog slaughterhouse in Monmouth following a White House executive order, the first Chicago-area farmers market opened quietly for the season under new coronavirus rules.The downtown Evanston farmers market kicked off the outdoor season Saturday with a two-block line around the market and some rural vendors scared about coming into the city.Advertisement“The line was two blocks long because everybody was social...WW…