Portillo’s, famous for its Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs and decadent cake shakes, is thinking leaner in terms of business expansion.

Chicago has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to keep sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps accessible to people with disabilities, a lawsuit filed against the city alleges.

Federal agents raided a vaping products distributor in a west suburb over alleged ties to “illegal and unregulated products,” representing the largest seizure in a multistate effort, federal officials announced Wednesday.

Chicago’s average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak — though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health department.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Illinois — along with confusion about who can get them and how.

With floor-to-ceiling windows and 360-degree views, this home is currently raw space, meaning that it can be fully customized.

Cracker Barrel said it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans.

Fans of rocky road ice cream can rejoice because the flavor — chocolate ice cream swirled with nuts and marshmallows — will be available in Girl Scout cookie form next year.