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A famed TikTok food critic reviewed an empty Chicago restaurant. What happened next was something the owner never expected
A famous TikTok food critic known for visiting small neighborhood restaurants across the country recently stopped by a North Side eatery, after the chef owner -- and sole employee -- posted a video and recommending he try it. What happened next was something the chef of Amici, in Buena Park,...
2024 Taste of Chicago in Grant Park food and music lineup released
CHICAGO (CBS) — The city announced this year's Taste of Chicago food and music lineup on Friday. The food festival will return to Grant Park's Buckingham Fountain from September 6 through September 8. The Taste will have 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone. Festival headliners include hip-hop singer Cee-Lo Green, sibling trio Yahritza y Su Esencia and Australian alternative rockers Atlas Genius. The family-friendly event also includes a kid's area with inflatables and activities. Ahead of the main event, check out the neighborhood pop-ups in Marquette Park on July 27 and Pullman Park on August 17. The full list of vendors and performances can be found on the Taste of Chicago website.
Illinois Candy Shop that Opened in 1921 Serves World’s Largest Ice Cream Sundae
This legendary Chicago candy shop has been serving huge ice cream sundaes since 1921, including the 'world's largest' 25-scoop giant. There are many sights and landmarks on the north side of Chicago worth a visit. The biggest of them is of course Wrigley Field. The home of the Chicago Cubs is worth a visit even if you don't have tickets to a game. There's plenty to see around the ballpark.
It’s Weiner Time: The Top 5 Ranked Hot Dog Stands In Illinois
If you're looking to try some of the best hot dogs of all time then you definitely have to add these joints in Illinois to your bucket list. I don't care about the history of the hot dog when it comes to the home state of the tasty lunchtime favorite. It's got to be Illinois without a doubt. There is one that is actually named after its biggest city. It's the Chicago-style hot dog. The restaurants take their weiners to the next level. There are even special rules like no ketchup allowed on them.
Is There an Alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond? Witnesses Say Creature They’ve Dubbed ‘Muddy Waters’ Is Lurking But Confirmation Scarce
Tom Hildum knows people aren’t going to believe him. But the Auburn resident swears he’s seen an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. Not once, but twice. “I was skeptical too,” said Sheba Heard, Hildum’s wife of 16 years. Then she got a look at the creature herself, “tip to tail, skimming across the top of the water.”
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
How to keep Chicago pets cool during excessive heat this summer
As much of the world swelters, it's not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense - at times deadly - heat waves become more common."It's really important to remember that if it's hot outside for you, it's even hotter for your pets," says Dr. Sandra Faeh, American Veterinary Medical Association president. A dog's breed, weight and chronic health issues also matter. "There's not one specific temperature that we can say, this is the right temperature to go outside,' because...
Full list of Chicago free museum days for August 2024
This summer, Chicago museums have provided city-goers opportunities to visit for free on certain days, and it's not stopping any time soon. Attractions such as Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and more continue to offer free visits throughout the month of August. Also good to remember: The Lincoln Park Zoo is always free.
Pierogi Fest celebrates 30 years with a parade, Sugar Ray and fun for all ages
WHITING, Ind. - Indiana’s largest annual festival is back — and celebrating 30 years!. Pierogi Fest, which started with a handful of people, a pile of pierogies and a silly parade, has morphed into the event of the year in Whiting. It’s 10 blocks long, with 70 food...
Café in Woodlawn offers healthier options while operating from shipping container
CHICAGO (CBS) — An unconventional café inside a shipping container on the city's South Side is serving healthy meals to the neighborhood. The owners of 7323 Chicago Café, located at 6600 S. Woodlawn Ave., a big yellow shipping container on the corner that is hard to miss, are dedicated to serving healthy meals to a neighborhood that has historically been a food desert.Before Marquinn Gibson can start serving food out of his shipping container, he's gotta open it up. The café is powered by a generator that is filled with gasoline before plugging in all of his appliances. Even then,...
PAWS Chicago holding virtual cat adoption event called Meow Mixer
Fans of felines have a chance to give a forever home to a cat Wednesday.PAWS Chicago is hosting a virtual adoption event, called a "Meow Mixer."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAnyone interested can fill out a compatibility quiz to help find them a good match.There are four adoptable cats in foster care right now.SEE ALSO: Wicker Park Fest featuring Pet Fest this yearVisit www.pawschicago.org to reserve a spot to meet the cats.The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.PAWS is working to build no-kill communities that respect and value the life of every cat and dog, according to their website.They also want to end the overpopulation of homeless animals.
Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Keith Lee's online food reviews garner millions of views and help spotlight small, struggling restaurants around the country—his boost to those restaurants has widely become known as the Keith Lee effect.This week, the Last Vegas-based Lee made an unannounced visit to restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview community that has been having a hard time—and the impact was immediate.Amici is a relatively new restaurant located at 3933 N. Broadway—in a narrow storefront at the front of a blond brick building located right where Broadway splits off from Clarendon Avenue. Most recently before Amici, the storefront housed a Harold's Chicken—and...
Have You Been to Any of These Must-Try Pie Shops?
From humble interstate truck stops to high-end patisseries, the Midwest bakes some of the most delicious pies around. Here’s where to find your perfect piece. Whether it’s packed with fresh-picked summer fruit, topped with fluffy meringue, or perhaps served a la mode, flaky-crusted pie is the quintessential down-home dessert. We know those old family recipes are always the best, but throughout the Midwest, there are some terrific bakers that might just give your grandma or uncle a run for their money. So treat yourself! Here are 12 of the best Midwest pie shops to check out on your next road trip or getaway.
Chicago Fire Season 13: Latest News, Release Date, Cast, and Everything Else to Know
No matter who is on Truck, Engine, and Squad at Firehouse 51, you can count on them to come to your rescue — and bring the drama at the same time. For 12 seasons, Chicago Fire has had a rotating door of firefighters and paramedics and the most recent season was no different.
Jackpot Generosity: Chicago Woman Turns $1M Lottery Win into Acts of Kindness!
CHICAGO, IL – Lady Luck smiled on Antoinette “Toni” Green, an Aurora, Illinois resident, who struck gold with a $1 million win on a MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket. But instead of keeping it all to herself, she’s turning her fortune into acts of kindness that are changing lives.
Prison Break: All the Filming Locations, Explored
The first show that comes to mind when one thinks of a prison escape is the Paul T. Scheuring creation — ‘Prison Break.’ The drama series stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell as two brothers, Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows, respectively. Beginning in the media res, with Lincoln given a death sentence for a crime he did not commit, Michael comes up with an elaborate plan to get his brother out of prison and prove his innocence.
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