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A classic Chicago-style hot dog from Dogfather in Bartlett.

Hot dog! 10 local joints to get a Chicago-style dog with everything

Here are 10 suburban hot dog spots where you can get a classic Chicago-style dog.

If Broadway producers are smart, they'll make room for Goodman Theatre's galvanic revival of August Wilson's “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” featuring Tiffany Renee Johnson, left, Jabari Khaliq, Cedric Young, Kelvin Roston Jr., David Alan Anderson, E. Faye Butler, Matt DeCaro (above) and Al’Jaleel McGhee.

Broadway-ready: Goodman’s magnificent ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ primed for a post-Chicago run

For August Wilson fans, or any theater fans for that matter, Goodman’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is a must-see revival.

Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) and Hal (Bryan Cranston), right, are still making life difficult for Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) in “Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair,” debuting Friday on Hulu.

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness

A very grown-up Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) turns to the camera at the beginning of the new “Malcolm in the Middle” revival debuting Friday on Hulu and, weirdly, has nothing to complain about — yet.

Jon Lovitz joins Andrew Dice Clay during a double-bill stand-up comedy show at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Things to do April 10-16: Jon Lovitz, Expo Chicago, BoDeans, Tommy Davidson and more

Make plans to see Jon Lovitz and Andrew Dice Clay performing a double-bill stand-up comedy show at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Expo Chicago at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Paramount Theatre, the Great Midwest Train Show in Wheaton, Tommy Davidson at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg and more.

The Candy Hall of Fame Experience, seen in this rendering,

Candy Hall of Fame coming to Chicago next year

Candy Hall of Fame expected to open in summer 2027 on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Maestro Kirk Muspratt and the New Philharmonic conclude the 2025-2026 season this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Best bets: The New Philharmonic concludes its season and Lyric celebrates ‘Mary Poppins’

The New Philharmonic concludes its season at the MAC, the Lyric Opera Orchestra performs the score to “Mary Poppins,” and Giordano Dance Chicago premieres three new works this week.

Portillo’s Perks members can get a slice of cake for $1 with a $5 purchase April 13-15.

Dining out: Tax day specials, chef collab dinners and more

Tax day is around the corner and several restaurants are offering some relief. Plus, The Greggory and Prairie Grass Cafe will be hosting chef collaboration dinners and Puttshack recently added more than 50 food and beverage items to its menu.