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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.
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.
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...
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.
These Illinois, Wisconsin Breweries Were Ranked Best in the U.S.
If you're into beer, you likely frequent a nearby microbrew in the Stateline. But if you want to get out and explore some of the best breweries in our region, this list is a great place to start. How Did They Rate Breweries in America?. According to an app called...
Pierogi Fest: Celebrating a Beloved Tradition with New Thrills
July 26 marks the start of the annual Pierogi Fest in Downtown Whiting, Indiana. The event, held each year, aims to promote local food vendors and businesses while celebrating people’s heritage and roots. More than 10,000, including families and children, come to enjoy the festivities. Tom Dabertin, the chairman...
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