Multiple ATM burglaries, thefts reported on South Side Multiple ATM burglaries, thefts reported on South Side 01:21 The video above is from an earlier report. CHICAGO (CBS) — Multiple ATM burglaries and thefts were reported Friday morning across the city’s South Side. In one case, the suspects used a chain, and in another, they entered the business through the roof. The first incident happened just before 4 a.m. at the Save Big Food Mart in the 1900 block of East 95th Street in the Calumet Heights neighborhood.Surveillance video showed that after the crew smashed out the front door’s glass window, they broke…

Chicago urban farming: Youth learn to grow food and give back An organization on Chicago’s West Side is looking to bring farm life to the city. Their goal is to teach young people all about growing their own food, as well as some life skills along the way. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis digs in to find out how it works. The Brief BUILD Chicago’s Farm and Peace Garden teaches young people in Austin how to grow their own food while gaining life skills through the Austin Grown program.The program shows youth career options in urban agriculture…

Local fast-casual chicken shop, Fry the Coop, announces the opening of its ninth location in Bolingbrook at 274 South Weber Road. Opening in October 2024, Fry the Coop continues to bring the heat with its simple menu.  The first location to feature picnic tables, the Bolingbrook restaurant is designed to feel as if you stepped into a backyard cookout. The 2600 square-foot space will have 55 seats with hanging lights along with photographs and memorabilia that capture the history of the town — a tradition for every Fry the Coop location.  This article was originally published by a www.chicagofoodmagazine.com . Read the Original article…

Thieves smash window in failed ATM burglary attempt on North Side Thieves smash window in failed ATM burglary attempt on North Side 00:20 CHICAGO (CBS) — A group of thieves attempted to steal an ATM overnight from a food mart on the city’s North Side. It happened just after 4 a.m. at the Grand Food Mart in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue in River North. Chicago police say that the group of four unknown males broke the side glass window of the mart and attempted to steal the ATM but failed. The group then fled the scene in a black sedan,…

These two stand tall above the rest.Think Ali and Frazier or maybe Sonny and Cher, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Simon and Garfunkel, Felix and Oscar, Abbot and Costello, Thelma and Louise, or even Batman and Robin.These are all great twosomes that have worked together hand in hand for many years and have gained almost iconic status in the world upon which they played. Now, as another award-winning edition of one of Chicago’s great summer events, Taste of Chicago prepares to begin on Friday. Maybe we can add these two long-time “taste” stalwarts to that “rare air” from the list…

Two cherished Chicago statues were plucked from their shared pedestal — and in Wednesday’s broad daylight.Where could the plump, flirty figurines — beacons of bunless beef — have gone? “Maurie” and “Flaurie,” the 12-foot-tall hot dogs atop the Norwood Park Superdawg restaurant on the Northwest Side, are getting a “spa” treatment, say the owners, Don and Lisa Drucker. The figurines — originally made from chicken wire and a paper-mache-type material — will be repainted, reinforced and put back in three to four weeks, the Druckers say.“They’ve been up there 25 years since the last time they were down. In Chicago,…

These two stand tall above the rest.Think Ali and Frazier or maybe Sonny and Cher, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Simon and Garfunkel, Felix and Oscar, Abbot and Costello, Thelma and Louise, or even Batman and Robin.These are all great twosomes that have worked together hand in hand for many years and have gained almost iconic status in the world upon which they played. Now, as another award-winning edition of one of Chicago’s great summer events, Taste of Chicago prepares to begin on Friday. Maybe we can add these two long-time “taste” stalwarts to that “rare air” from the list…

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / Griffith FoodsGriffith Foods has been a proud supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository for many decades. The Food Depository and its 800 community partners and programs work to end hunger for the 1 in 5 households that are experiencing food insecurity throughout Cook County, where our corporate headquarters is located.We are proud to support the Food Depository with our expertise, time, and monetary donations. In fiscal year 2023, Griffith Foods contributed $40,000 as lead corporate Hunger Action Month sponsor in September, volunteered to repack thousands of meals for our neighbors,…

Despite what the signs taped to the doors said, it wasn’t so much a “goodbye” as a “see you soon.”Fans of Foxtrot can once again visit their favorite upscale chain starting Thursday in a revamped Gold Coast location at 23 W. Maple, just five months after “closed” notices were abruptly taped to the doors of every store in the area and across the country.According to Tuesday’s announcement, the revamped Foxtrot Café & Market comes with “an expanded coffee experience and reimagined food offering” that will carry over into several more locations slated to open later this year and throughout next…

ByTony Smith Tuesday, September 3, 2024 1:56PMChicago’s iconic Garrett Popcorn Shops is celebrating 75 years with some sweet deals.CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s iconic Garrett Popcorn Shops is celebrating 75 years with some sweet deals. Megan Chody, with the Popcorn Shops stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the sweet and savory deals going on for the major milestone. On Monday, September 9 through Friday, September 13 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., fans can purchase a small bag of any signature recipe in-Shop for only $1.75! (limit one per transaction).And Monday, September 16 through Sunday, September 22, Garrett…