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Chicago pizzeria helping CPS students get on-the-job training in the kitchen
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's not your normal classroom, but some Chicago kids are learning important lessons inside the kitchen of a Southwest Side pizzeria.It's part of an after-school program for budding chefs.Inside Angelo's Stuffed Pizza in Archer Heights, class was in session on Thursday. At the head of this class was shop owner Adrian Zamudio.As part of a partnership with Chicago Public Schools, he has been welcoming students into his pizzeria after school for the past 4 years – not just for a slice, but for a learning experience. The students in the program learn how to make pizza, opening a...
Arts in the Dark Parade prepares for 10th year of the Halloween event
Chicago’s cultural community will once again be celebrating Halloween in a unique way on Saturday. It’s the 10th year for the celebration, and this year the Arts in the Dark Parade will be down State Street from 6- 8 p.m on Saturday.
Giant Harry Potter Shop Opening in Chicago’s Most Iconic Spot
Attention all Potterheads! Get ready to dust off your wands, don your house scarves, and apparate to Chicago because the magical shopping experience of your dreams is about to become a reality. A brand-new, wizarding wonderland is opening its doors, promising to be more enchanting than a trip to Diagon...
Local author talks new memoir ‘Solace’
A local best-selling author of the “Way I Feel” series has come out with a new memoir. “Solace” reveals her stories of compassion and deeper connections as a daughter, a mother and grandmother. Cornelia Spellman joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about it. For more information, go to: corneliaspelman.com
Chicagoans share their memories of Bozo the Clown
From playing circus games on Bozo’s show to seeing Cookie with his wig off, listeners share stories that run the gamut. This weekend, Chicagoans can catch a celebration of the WGN icon and red-haired jester Bozo the Clown. The three-day event will be hosted by Chicago native and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and will feature actor David Arquette as Bozo himself.
Weekend Break: Sky-High Puppy Yoga
360 Sky Yoga is partnering with One Tail At A Time for a Puppy Yoga charity event on Saturday, Oct. 19! All proceeds from the event will be donated to One Tail at a Time. For more information, go to: 360chicago.com For information on animals available for adoption, go to: www.onetail.org
A Pair of Knockout Restaurants
This one is a teaser brought over from France. The first of these Chicago knockouts was founded by a chef/owner who left his native Hungary for the United States with a dollar, a dime, five words of English, and a load of personality. Chef Louis Szathmáry. His name was...
Trick or treat yourself: Halloween and autumn-themed desserts to die for in October
Halloween in Chicago just got a lot more spooky and sweet with these bakeries and cafes serving specialty desserts for the season. Order themed desserts from these local places to serve at your upcoming Halloween parties.
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