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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.
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,...
This Funky Arcade Bar In Illinois Will Take You Back To Your Childhood
Stepping into Headquarters Beercade in Chicago feels like opening a time capsule to your childhood. Except this time, it comes with a side of craft beer. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of River North, this unique spot combines the nostalgic magic of classic arcade games with the laid-back vibe of a modern bar.
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.
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.”
Local music roundup: July 25-31
Evanston and nearby locations will be a musical paradise this week! There are many free concerts – including one by our esteemed fellow Evanstonian and harmonica superstar Howard Levy! Pablo Cruise will bring yacht rock to Skokie! Liv Warfield comes to SPACE to amaze us with her intense R&B skills. You can make an easy trip to Niles to hear the great blues singer Milwaukee Slim. And this weekend, the Out Of Space fest will be rocking! Be still, my heart!
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.
Amazon Fresh store opens in suburban Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — There's a new place to shop for groceries in Arlington Heights, and residents in the northwest suburb seemed ready to shop until they dropped. There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.The first customer in line received a $100 Amazon gift card, and the next 99 received gift cards between $5 and $15.One shopper stood in line to take Amazon's new Smart cart for a spin.Amazon donated $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to celebrate the store opening.
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.
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...
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...
Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya! Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to visitors. Naya delivered her calf shortly after 6 p.m. and animal care […]
Best Deli Restaurants in Chicago, IL
We explore three of the best deli restaurants in Chicago: Bodega Bay, Kathy De’s Deli, and Conte Di Savoia. Chicago is home to a vibrant deli culture, where authentic flavors and rich traditions come together to create some of the best deli sandwiches in the city. These establishments are...
‘Flight of Butterflies’ lands in local natural areas
The Washington Park and South Shore natural areas have a little more sparkle this summer following the installation of two butterfly sculptures by local artists Kahari Blackburn and Candace Hunter. The sculptures were installed this past April as part of “Flight of the Butterflies,” a project of the Chicago Park...
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