Travel

An Airport Survival Guide for Thanksgiving Travel

Delayed? Have some time between flights? What to do (and where to eat, do yoga, or charge your phone) at major American airports during the busy holiday travel season.

Tracing Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois

By JOHN L. DORMAN

The houses he designed in this Chicago suburb show the first traces of his famous work that was to come.

Dale Talde’s Six Must-Eat Chicago Dishes

Here are the dishes the chef says you can’t miss in Chicago, including a no-frills burger and kare-kare that’s still not as good as his aunt Catalina’s.

With Help From Kickstarter, Chicago Gets a Museum That Relishes the Hot Dog

The Foodseum in Chicago will showcase encased meats in a new exhibit. Other museums in the city will have special programs and deals in October.

A Tour of Lake Michigan, My Inland Sea

Chicago. Sand dunes. A ferry crossing. A voyage reveals striking topography, time-worn communities and the reassuring permanence of an unchanging lake amid it all.

Mac Cheese Fest in Chicago to Expand This Year

There will be more macaroni, more cheese and one more Golden Noodle Award at this year’s event.

In Chicago, the West Loop Leaves Its Gritty Past Behind

Over the past two decades, the West Loop has gradually shifted from meatpacking operations and commercial storage to loft residences and restaurants.

Grant Park Prepares for Taste of Chicago 2015

The annual Taste of Chicago festival has a menu that includes Thai dishes, fried chicken and, of course, the city’s signature deep-dish pizza.

Family-Friendly Music Festivals This Summer

Events in Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Chicago where parents can hear the bands they love, with kids in tow.