Eat. Watch. Do. Thursday, June 25, 2026 | | |
| | | | | It's Thursday, Chicago. And the final season of "The Bear," which captivated Chicago with cameos of local favorites and an underdog crew of chefs to root for, is out tonight. Are you tuning in? Plus, don't miss our interview with Chicago Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney, a roundup of upcoming fireworks shows for the Fourth and how you can get your hands on the next batch of tickets to the Obama Presidential Center. Enjoy the weekend, we'll see you back here next week. — Lauryn Azu, deputy senior editor | | | | Though "The Bear" is ending with its final chapter airing tonight, fans can find solace in that it was driven by real-life places and people. | | | | | Our list of more than 100 shows around the Chicago area includes special displays for America 250. | | | | | Ina Pinkney will forever be known as the Breakfast Queen of Chicago. But she says the title she’s most proud of is polio survivor. | | | | | The next round of tickets for the museum at the Obama Presidential Center go on sale to the public on July 8, for admission to the museum from September through January 2027. | | | | | Last month, Michelin quietly announced it was phasing out the Green Star distinction, which recognizes sustainability in restaurants. | | | | | The second installment in James Gunn’s DC Universe feels retro in its own way, with an indie sleaze swagger, a girly rock soundtrack and an unapologetically downbeat story. | | | | | The small business in Rogers Park has for decades operated a service unlike those seen in such TV shows as “Pawn Stars.” | | | |