Creepies and Radicle landed in Bon Appétit’s freshly published 2026 restaurant coverage today, earning praise for Parisian gnocchi and sausage-stuffed olives respectively. Consider this your Monday reminder to investigate Chicago’s newest class yourself.

The Chicago Park District launches its Chicago Onscreen festival tonight at Mary Bartelme Park. Six locally made shorts screen outdoors at 8 p.m., completely free. Bring a blanket and let Chicago play itself for once.

Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991, later backed by 92% of voters. Today’s 35th anniversary arrives during Russia’s continuing invasion, making what would normally be celebration an especially consequential assertion of Ukrainian identity. Check out Anelya for some of Chicago's best Ukrainian food.