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Chef reconnects with Mexican roots at Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights

By Rick West
Nov 12, 2025 11:33 am - After more than 30 years as an executive chef in Italian restaurants and steakhouses, Cesar Gutierrez is reconnecting with his Mexican roots as he takes over the kitchen at Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights.
‘A day without fear’: Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO
Nov 12, 2025 10:52 am - The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy out every last item — every tamale, every corn cob, every bundle of sweets. Then they load up the food and deliver it to shelters and families in need.
Concerts Nov. 14-20: Samara Joy, Three Dog Night, Danny Brown and more

By Luke Zurawski
Nov 12, 2025 10:49 am - Upcoming concerts include Samara Joy at Thalia Hall, Three Dog Night at St. Charles’ Arcada Theatre, The Mars Volta at the Salt Shed, Danny Brown at The Vic Theatre and more.
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

By ANDREW DALTON
Nov 12, 2025 6:42 am - Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
Arby’s steak nuggets may be as close to real barbecue as fast food gets

By Tim Carman
Nov 12, 2025 5:02 am - Though lacking in visual appeal, Arby’s new steak nuggets are somewhat reminiscent of burnt ends, the charred chunks of fatty brisket that are all but synonymous with Kansas City barbecue.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras embrace ‘Time’ in 50th anniversary season

By Josie Benedetti, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras
Nov 11, 2025 11:14 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras launches its 50th anniversary season on Nov. 16 with the world premiere of a new trumpet concerto titled "Past Time" by composer Brandon Ridenour.
Chubby Cattle’s all-you-can-eat Wagyu barbecue coming to Rosemont in 2026

By Christopher Placek
Nov 11, 2025 6:06 pm - Chubby Cattle BBQ, specializing in tableside barbecuing of Wagyu beef, is set to open in Rosemont’s entertainment district in summer 2026.
Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s bandleader and childhood friend, dies at 59

By MARK KENNEDY
Nov 11, 2025 4:58 pm - Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of one of his oldest friends — his show’s bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III.
Dining out: Velvet Taco opens Monday in Naperville, plus National Pickle Day and more

By Rick West
Nov 11, 2025 4:20 pm - Velvet Taco opens Monday in Naperville’s Block 59, with giveaways and more. Plus, Friday is National Pickle Day, and Jason’s Deli is rewarding social media posters with 100-gallon buckets of pickles.
Why ‘All Her Fault’ hits home for moms. (It’s not just the missing kid.)

By Monica Hesse
Nov 11, 2025 3:55 pm - “All Her Fault” premiered on Peacock last week and features a Chicagoan named Marissa who has two problems. The first is that her son has just disappeared, and the second is that she’s the only one who can accurately describe him to the police.

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