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Some 10,000 sausages, 12,000 pounds of ribs, 18,000 pounds of brisket and 12,000 pounds of pulled pork will be served up at the four-day fest in Chicago.

Its time to get your Independence Day weekend plans in order. Here are some suburban restaurant specials to get you started.

This year, Newcity’s Big Heat feature focuses on those who stand behind the chef in the kitchen. We want to recognize the people who’ve succeeded big time, but we also want to recognize promising upstarts.

The Jewish Festival of Lights starts at sundown Sunday, Dec. 18, and runs through Monday, Dec. 26. To celebrate, some suburban and Chicago restaurants are offering dine-in and carryout specials.

While it may seem a little early to start planning for Hanukkah dining, really, its right around the corner. The Jewish Festival of Lights starts at sundown Sunday, Dec. 18, and runs through Monday, Dec. 26. And some suburban and Chicago restaurants are already taking reservations for dine-in and orders for carryout.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Cornbread muffins and collard greens with smoked turkey are pure comfort food with Soul & Smoke chef’s classic recipes.