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Families Flock to Chicago’s Beloved Fried Chicken Hot Spot
If you haven’t been dipping your fried chicken in honey butter, you’re doing it all wrong. “Dipping fried chicken in honey butter = happiness,” says Christine Cikowski, chef/partner of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, a casual counter service eatery with two locations in Chicaogland. It may have been...
Roseland Portrait Project paints new image of Far South Side
CHICAGO - Can art be used to change a neighborhood’s reputation for violence and poverty? John Bakker certainly thinks so. He’s the Chicago artist behind the Roseland Portrait Project. With each stroke of his brush, he’s painting a different image of what it means to be in the Far South Side neighborhood.
Taste of Chicago vendors and music lineup announced
The food and music lineup for the city’s iconic Taste of Chicago food festival for 2024 has been released. The festival, which typically, takes place in July, will be held Sept. 6 through 8 in Grant Park, according to officials. Timing for the festival was shifted due to big summer events in the city, including NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
John Monopoly and Rufus Sims Unite to Elevate Chicago’s Hip-Hop Legacy
John Monopoly, Rufus Sims, FaceTime, Monopoly codirects video in Chicago’s Holy City promoting Knowledge of Self (Photo courtesy of Ronald Thomas). In the realm of legends shaping Chicago’s Hip-hop culture, a highly-anticipated collaboration is on the horizon: “2212.” Spearheaded by John Monopoly, a pivotal figure in Chicago’s cultural landscape (known for managing Kanye West in his early career and returning for Kanye’s upcoming World Tour), and Rufus Sims, formerly known as Weasel Sims, a prominent rap icon from Chicago’s Westside and Bellwood, Illinois.
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.
Gator Watch In Lincoln Park? No, It’s A Turtle On A Log, City Says
LINCOLN PARK — “Gator Watch 2024” has been called off before it could begin. Two fishers said they believe they saw an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond, but city officials are saying the sighting is highly improbable. Tom Hildum and wife Sheba Heard, recreational anglers...
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 […]
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