Today, the tradition of Chicago-style barbecue on the South Side lives on in classic joints like Lem’s Bar-B-Q and Honey 1 BBQ.

Pitmasters traveled from across the country last week for Windy City Smokeout, a barbecue showcase of meats and sauces, to cook up their own distinct styles. Attendees could enjoy smoked beef with banana pudding from Texas, brisket and beans from St. Louis, and slow-smoked pulled pork from Mississippi, just to name a few.

The Chicago Bears on Saturday signed all three of the club’s second-round selections from the 2025 NFL Draft – wide receiver Luther Burden III, offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo and defensive lineman Shemar Turner.