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Franklin Park woman wins $1M grand prize on scratch-off ticket marking Illinois Lottery’s 50th anniversary
CHICAGO — A $10 purchase turned into a $1 million return for Franklin Park woman Pamela Arscott. The recent purchase of a $1,000,000 Celebration Ticket won Arscott the top prize in the drawing that’s celebrating the Illinois Lottery’s 50th anniversary this month. “I was at Walmart the other night when I saw the new Celebration […]
Jack in the Box returning to Chicago area with aggressive expansion plan
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Fast food chain Jack in the Box is set to return to the Chicago area in 2025, with a plan to open 8 restaurants in the suburbs and possibly expand to 125 more in the region. According to the company, the first wave of locations will open throughout next year. “This […]
Revival Food Hall closing at the end of July after 8 years
Revival Food Hall announced it is closing its doors in the Loop at the end of July, after eight years.In a message to patrons, owners wrote, "Since reopening after COVID, inviting people back downtown has been our mission. Our vision was that Revival would serve the Loop community for many years to come. Unfortunately, without better business terms from our landlord, Revival cannot continue."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe food hall, which features local vendors like Aloha Poke and Budlong Hot Chicken, opened in 2016.Owners said they will focus their attention on the From Here On food hall in the Old Post Office."We encourage you to continue to support the small businesses that made Revival wonderful," they wrote.The announcement did not include an exact closing date, only "the end of July."No details about what may replace the food hall in that space were immediately available.
Here's the full list of Chicago free museum days for July 2024
Illinois residents can get a break from the summer heat by visiting Chicago's many museums. And getting inside might not cost you a dime. A number of museums in the Chicago area are offering free admission on select days, many of which happen to be in July. Art Institute free...
Illinois hospital featured in 'The Bear'
"Yes, chef" mixed with "Yes, chief" for three days as the makers of "The Bear" filmed scenes in an Illinois hospital's waiting area, parking lot and a patient room fitted as a labor and delivery suite. Leaders at Endeavor Health's hospital in Skokie, Ill., built a recipe for success to...
Shout Out to Illinois – Home to 2 of the Best Pizza Restaurants
The million-dollar question. New York or Chicago, who has the better pizza? Well, the New York Times says there are 2 pizzerias in Illinois you have to visit. Pizza is that one food I feel that you can't make wrong. No matter if you get a slice at a gas station or a restaurant, we all have that one place that office (what we think) is the best for pizza.
Grammy-nominated Chicago gospel singer, recording artist Dante Hall dies suddenly, friend says
Chicago recording artist Dante Hall has died.A close friend confirmed Sunday that Hall died suddenly, but further details have not immediately been released.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Grammy-nominated singer, known for gospel and more, was also the owner of the Bellwood bar and restaurant Donnie's Place, which uses old family recipes and knowledge passed down from his ancestors, he previously said.The restaurant opened at the beginning of the COVID pandemic.Hall spoke with ABC7 Chicago's Hosea Sanders in February 2021 about his book, "Growing Up Black: Things My Grandparents Said.""It's a poor dog that won't wag it's own tail." "Fat meat ain't greasy." Singer Dante Hall collects these idioms and the knowledge of the ancestors in his new book.The Chicago singer had a successful solo career and a long list of famous collaborators like Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Donald Lawrence.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
Local restaurants team up to offer tons of NASCAR food and beverage options
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group will join some other local restaurants for the 2024 Chicago street race weekend. The restaurant group's will offer a variety of its signature menu options from RPM Restaurants, Bub City and Summer House.Chef Max Robbins, the Culinary Director for the weekend race stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about food and beverage options. New this year, Lettuce will collaborate with locally-owned restaurants Lexington Betty Smokehouse, Josephine's Southern Cooking and Bronzeville Winery, offering ticket holders a taste of Chicago from the Pullman, Chatham, and historic Bronzeville neighborhoods.To learn more about where to eat, click here.
How to handle Fourth of July fireworks for pets, those with autism
CHICAGO (CBS) – As Fourth of July celebrations kick off around the Chicago area filled with fireworks, dog owners know well how the noise can be an unpleasant experience for some.While fireworks may be beautiful, they also leave furry friends like Winnie on edge."She loses it," said Lonie Albert, Winnie's human. "Goes right back in. She won't go to the bathroom. She won't go potty at all and then I have to deal with that."Dr. Colleen Guilfoyle, a veterinarian with the Best Friends Animal Society, recommends that owners bring their pets inside and close all doors and windows to minimize...
Chicago Is One Of The Best Cities For Delicious BBQ And We Agree
If you're not eating food that came off of a grill or smoker on the 4th of July, are you even American, bro? I'm only kidding, you eat what you would like. But with it being summertime, grilled food sounds fire, and BBQ off of the smoker makes your mouth water just thinking about it.
‘Wild ‘N Out Live: The Final Lap Tour’ coming to Chicago
CHICAGO — Wild ‘N Out cast members from the past and present are hitting the road this fall for a farewell tour that is set to make a stop in Chicago. “Wild ‘N Out: The Final Lap Tour” is bringing its unique style of improv comedy to the United Center in October. According to organizers, […]
Potato Cakes return to Arby’s
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A discontinued menu item has returned to Arby’s. On Monday, July 1, Arby’s debuted the return of Potato Cakes to the restaurant menu. According to the online menu, the side item will be served in either two, three and four pieces. “The glorious and mighty Potato Cake has returned,” Arby’s said. […]
Meet Meri, Skokie police department’s comfort dog: ‘cuddly and awesome’
There’s a new addition at the Skokie Police Department, and she is about two years old and weighs 60 pounds. Meri, short for America, is the Skokie Police Department’s new comfort dog. Her primary handler, Officer Stephany Gonzalez, says Meri’s primary goal is to help comfort victims, police officers and dispatchers who are dealing with stress. Gonzalez said Meri has also participated in a ...
Here's the Best BBQ in Chicago, According to the Champion of Food Network’s Chopped
Chef Brian Jupiter has smoked just about every meat you can imagine. So we asked him to share his favorite Chicago barbecue joints (and delved into the city's cool 'cue history too). When we think of barbecue in the Midwest, our minds usually travel right down I-35 to Kansas City,...
Quick-serve chain to open first Chicago stores in 40 years
Jack in the Box is making its return to one of America’s largest markets. The San Diego-based quick-serve burger chain will open eight company-operated units in the Chicagoland area, and has identified more than 125 potential trade area opportunities for future corporate and franchise development in the area. The...
Video: 2 Illinois Dogs Tied the Knot
On the South Side of Chicago, two dogs proved that it's more than puppy love as they got married on Saturday. About a year ago Comedian Gabriel Iglesias threw a $100,000 Quinceañera for his chihuahua. As a dog lover, I am no stranger to spoiling dogs. However, I think we can all agree that shelling out $100,000 for a dog party is too far. But hey, if you have the money, how you spend it is your business. Back in 2018 actress Sofia Vergara put together a huge birthday party for her son's dog. So, I guess this is a thing and anything is paws-ible.
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