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Riot Fest 2024 Confirms Attendee’s Death, Family Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Support
Tragedy struck Riot Fest 2024 on September 22, and the incident is sparking some conversations online. 58-year-old Stephen Shult suffered a medical emergency at the Chicago-based rock music festival. Sadly, Shult passed away just a few days ago as a result of the injuries sustained at the event. According to...
Willie Wilson to host gas and grocery giveaways Saturday. Here's a full list
Chicago businessman, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson will hold another gas and grocery giveaway event on Saturday, with 14 gas stations and four grocery stores across the city participating. Wilson has organized numerous similar events in recent years. In a statement, Wilson said he's proud to do his...
Concert attendees may have been exposed to bats at The Salt Shed, health department says
The city health department is warning people they may have been exposed to bats at a recent Salt Shed Concert.This happened at the Goose concert on Sept. 12.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago Department of Public Health says attendees who were bitten or scratched by a bat should contact a health provider immediately, because you may have been exposed to rabies if that bat is a carrier.If you were at the concert but had no contact with a bat, the health department says you are not at risk.
Darvin Furniture & Mattress is offering $250,000 in furniture giveaways to celebrate 104th anniversary
"There is nothing we enjoy more at Darvin Furniture than having a chance to give back to our customers and our community," says Will Harris, President Darvin Furniture & Mattress. "We really want to celebrate our 104th anniversary and the end of the year by giving away more than $250,000 in furniture prizes to our customers and anyone who visits our store to enter." Visitors to the showroom can sign up NOW to submit an entry! Anyone 21 and older can register for a chance to take home amazing prizes, including entertainment sets, dining sets, bedroom sets, sofas, cabinets, mattresses and more.
Guy Fieri Says This Illinois’ Restaurant Fries Are The Best He Ever Tasted
A perfect order of French fries should stand on its own. The best of the best for fries can be considered a meal, not just some throw-in to fill up space on a plate. Some restaurants don't care about the "fry experience," whereas this restaurant believes it is integral to the meal's enjoyment.
Illinois’ Best Hot Dog Stand Announced & We’re Low-Key Surprised
There are so many different places in Illinois to get a good-tasting hot dog, it's really tough to name the very best, right?. I mean, I thought of a few places right away that ultimately weren't named Illinois' best place to get a hot dog in a recent article on Mashed.com.
Pizza Boy: Chicago's Best Pizzeria, a Perfect 10!
I recently had the pleasure of checking out one of the coolest pizzerias in Chicago.The name of this restaurant is Pizza Boy in Chicago. I would constantly see all over my Instagram this pizza restaurant named Pizza Boy. The food always looked so good that this looked like a very unique and legit spot to try so many different styles of pizza. To say that I was excited to come here would be an understatement.
What you should drink with your Chicago hot dog
I was recently driving past the old Vienna factory on Elston, where a $20 million Vienna Beef Plaza, with retail and recreation, is already taking shape.In fact, Binny's Beverage Depot is already open.This got me wondering about what drinks folks should pick up when they visit Vienna's store and eatery opening in the first half of 2025 with "elevated versions of Vienna classics."The suggestions: Social media pals inundated me with great hot dog pairing ideas including:A wine-like beer or sour ale. (Alison C.)California cab or white Rhone wine to stand up to the hot dog juices. (Ray H.)With a Chicago dog, riesling or champagne is always in good taste. (Phil V.)Sauvignon blanc with ice. (Jeff Z.)Sparkling sweet Moscato by Barefoot. (Alice S.)To offset the acidity of the toppings. Athletic Brewing's N/A lineup. (Micheline M.)A nice rosé. (Stacy B.)Chianti classico. (Rod R.)What's next: I'm going to invite Carrie, Justin and Moyo over to try all these suggestions, and we'd love to hear more from you.Maybe we'll do an Axios member's tasting event to crown the top three pairings.
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