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  • Windy City Hot Dog Fest

    Windy City Hot Dog Fest

    Story by Joseph M. Litza, Reporter, Commentator, The Chicago Report Well you just got over recuperating from the Memorial Day Weekend, with firing up the BBQ and spending time with friends and family. The unofficial start of Summer is here, so what’s next? This weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday go to the Windy City Hot…

  • Manny’s Deli

    Manny’s Deli

    For many Chicagoans, Manny’s Deli is a name that is recognized for its towering sandwiches as well as its rich history. Manny’s Deli is a Jewish-style cafeteria that has been around since 1942 and is often described as “the biggest, best-known, and oldest deli in the city”. This past Mother’s Day, my family unexpectedly went…

  • Chicago White Sox Opening Day 2025

    Chicago White Sox Opening Day 2025

    Another year, another baseball season has officially started! White Sox baseball is back in full force after a historic (losing) season. This is a year of rebuilding for the Chicago White Sox but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun at Rate Field. No, I did not forget the “Guaranteed” part of the Guaranteed Rate…

  • Brown Bag Seafood: The Best Fast-Casual Fish in Chicago

    Brown Bag Seafood: The Best Fast-Casual Fish in Chicago

    If you’re looking for high-quality seafood in a fast-casual setting, Brown Bag Seafood is a must-visit. I recently stopped by their Lincoln Park location (746 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) for a Lenten lunch, and once again, it did not disappoint. This wasn’t my first time dining at Brown Bag Seafood—I had been before…

  • Red Light Chicken

    Red Light Chicken

    Red Light Chicken is a small restaurant that has been my business now for the last two years. It is a small red shack that many people would never know is there unless they walked by or knew about it. It is located at 2147 N Sheffield Ave in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.…

  • Superdawg

    Superdawg

    Superdawg is a drive-in restaurant located on the northwest side of the city at 6363 N Milwaukee Ave. They also have a second location up in the suburb of Wheeling. Superdawg is best known for its hot dogs, burgers, and all things super. Almost everything on their menu starts with the word “Super” in front…

  • Small Cheval Review

    Small Cheval Review

    A new Small Cheval location just opened on March 11th in Rosemont Illinois and we had to check it out. This has been a place we’ve been dying to try for quite a while now. Joseph, our friend Scot, and I went for lunch on Tuesday afternoon during the lunch rush. The ambiance of this…

  • Tacos Buscados Review

    Tacos Buscados Review

    Tacos Buscados is a newly opened taco joint located on the northwest side of Chicago. We here, at The Chicago Report decided to check it out and support the new local and small businesses. The place is very small inside so there is limited seating inside but outside they do have two tables set up…