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Harry Caray's Tavern will host annual HOWL-o-WEEN party contest for pets and humans
Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier invites you to celebrate the spooky season this year with your pet in tow. On Sat., Oct. 26 from 4pm-5pm, Harry Caray’s Tavern will host its annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest that will benefit PAWS Chicago.
Woodlawn’s Build Coffee Is For Sale, But Owners Hope Community Buyer Keeps It Alive
WOODLAWN — Two South Siders are preparing to sell their café and bookstore, which has for nearly a decade contributed to, and offered rest from, the hard work of community-building in and around Woodlawn. Build Coffee, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., is for sale. To inquire about purchasing Build...
The Food Guy: New deli, bagel shop open in Evanston
With the Jewish High Holidays beginning next week, there is suddenly demand on the North Shore for trays of bagels, smoked fish and other deli staples. There is a lot of smoking, curing and baking these days in Evanston - not only at a new deli, inspired by the owners’ own childhood memories of growing up on the North Shore, but a new bagel shop as well, where the owner was inspired by a trip to Montreal.
Fantasia to headline Chicago Urban League’s Annual Gala
Nonprofit executive and community change agent, Dr. Carol Adams and. Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott will be honored during the fundraising gala. On Saturday, November 9, the Chicago Urban League’s 63rd annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will take place in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Indiana Avenue. Grammy Award winner and Golden Globe nominated actress and singer Fantasia is set to take the stage as the evening’s performer with an energetic set filled with her chart-topping hits. The League’s signature fundraising gala will also honor longtime nonprofit executive and community leader Dr. Carol L. Adams and Chicago State University President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott.
Petco will stop selling its rabbits, again
(KRON) – In an effort to abide by its “Think Adoption First” philosophy and after receiving feedback from “animal rescue and welfare organizations nationwide,” Petco dropped its rabbit sale policy on Tuesday. From now on, instead of buying a rabbit, Petco customers interested in getting a bunny will have to adopt America’s third most popular […]
Chicago Artist Pays Tribute to House Music Legend in Uptown Mural
Chicago is known as the birthplace of house music, and a local artist is making a very public tribute to the beloved genre. A new mural is set to be unveiled at the Chicago Public Library’s Uptown Branch across the street from the now closed Gherkin Records. Last week,...
6 Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants In Chicago
Chicago has it all: a beautiful skyline, a vibrant downtown, entertainment, and, most importantly, a top foodie destination for visitors. Beyond its deep-dish pizza, popcorn, Chicago-style hot dogs, and nearly two dozen Michelin-starred restaurants, Chicago ranks as a top city that’s vegan-friendly. According to data from WalletHub, Chicago is among the top 20 vegan-friendly cities… Continue reading 6 Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants In Chicago
Nafsi Brings ‘Elevated’ Soul Food To South Shore Cultural Center
SOUTH SHORE — South Shore Cultural Center visitors can get a taste of what’s to come at the center’s new Black-owned restaurant as it prepares for its grand opening in early October. Nafsi, an “elevated soul food” restaurant, is now open at the South Shore Cultural Center,...
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