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Wellness West Forum Tackles Food Insecurity
State Rep. Camille Lilly (Photos Provided). Nearly 150 people gathered at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Oct. 10 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: Food Insecurity on the West Side” to discuss one of the most critical issues facing Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Wellness West, a coalition of West...
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.
Runway Latinx Holds Fashion Show for a Cause
This weekend, Runway Latinx is bringing a fusion of fashion designers together to close out Chicago Fashion Week. Arabel Rosales, founder of the event, started the fashion show to give back to her community through her organization Pivoting in Heels, which offers professional development and internships for women. They year...
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...
Author John Pelissero on book ‘Voting For Ethics’
A Chicago professor is helping Americans find the ethical qualities in a candidate, from your local school board to the national stage. Dr. John Pelissero joins WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about his new book “Voting For Ethics: A Guide For U.S. Voters.” To buy his book, go to: amazon.com
Lincoln Square restaurant seeks to end 117-year old local ban on liquor sales
CHICAGO (CBS) -- For 117 years, a tiny part of the Lincoln Square neighborhood has banned alcohol sales, meaning stores and restaurants can't get liquor licenses, but voters next month could change that.A Lincoln Square restaurant owner has led the push to eliminate a 1907 law that has kept the 9th Precinct in the 47th Ward "dry" while neighboring parts of the ward have remained wet.Lucia Herrejon sets the tables ahead of the lunch rush at XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant in Lincoln Square, but there's one thing she can't bring out just yet – booze. "We've had guests walk out when...
Hungry for change? Election Day deals in Chicago, plus an Election-Eve show
With the 2024 Presidential Election right around the corner, patriotic Chicagoans can plan to cast their ballot and eat it too with these tasty Election Day deals at select bars and restaurants. Here are ten special offers, and one Election-Eve event, you’ll want to mark your calendars for starting on Friday, November 1.
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