The hot dog bar loomed large just outside Section 218 of Wrigley Field. It was Thursday, and the Democratic National Convention Volunteer Appreciation Rally was kicking off a solid week of national politicking in Chicago. I stood behind a couple of volunteers who added toppings to their insulated foil-wrapped hot dogs.Alongside the appropriate trimmings — mustard, pickles, radioactive relish, sport peppers, onion, celery salt and tomatoes — sat dispensers of ketchup, perhaps in a gesture of peace. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries, museums and more with…

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Migrants at a facility in Chicago needed medical help yesterday, possibly suffering from food poisoning. Chicago Fire officials said 12 people were taken from the migrant shelter in the 1300 block of North Elston for “gastrointestinal issues,” none are critically ill. The City told the Chicago Sun-Times authorities are investigating whether the individuals share a common food source. Officials said they were taken to four different hospitals in non-life-threatening conditions. Listen to WBBM Newsradio now on Audacy!Sign up and follow WBBM NewsradioFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok This article was originally published by a www.audacy.com .…

Chicago is taking innovative steps to address food insecurity on its South and West sides, with Mayor Brandon Johnson proposing the establishment of a city-owned grocery store, a move to potentially transform food accessibility in areas suffering from long-standing disinvestment. A consultant’s detailed assessment described in a 200-page report by HR&A positions Chicago to possibly be the first major metropolis in the United States to enter into the competitive sector of grocery retailing, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times article. The study, the city claims, marks a feasible response to a marketplace marred by volatility and consolidations leading to store closures,…

ByTony Smith Thursday, August 8, 2024 1:25PMChef Ben Goodnick from the Summer House location in Lincoln Park stopped by ABC 7.CHICAGO (WLS) — Chef Ben Goodnick from the Summer House location in Lincoln Park stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the latest installment of the Supper Club events.Chef Goodnick also provided some tips on how to create a cohesive summer menu for dinner for the season. To learn more about Summer Nights Supper Club event and others happening at Summer House, click here.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. This article was originally published by a abc7chicago.com…

In the diverse landscape of Chicago’s neighborhoods, West Ridge stands out as a food haven that offers a rich blend of flavors from across the globe. Nestled on the city’s far north side, this area often known as Chicago’s “Little India” is a melting pot where South Asian and Middle Eastern influences, among others, come together.At the heart of West Ridge lies Devon Avenue, a culinary corridor that invites food enthusiasts to explore its delicious and diverse offerings. Here’s a local guide to where to eat on and near Devon Avenue in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood.Where to eat in West…

Chicago could fill its “food desert” with a three-store network of city-owned grocery stores for an upfront cost of $26.7 million, a consultant has concluded.The new 200-page report from HR&A concludes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to open a city-owned grocery store is “necessary, feasible and implementable.”Necessary because volatility in the grocery market has led to a wave of consolidations and store closings concentrated in South and West Side neighborhoods.Feasible because the city need not become a store operator, but instead could act to limit the risk for a private operator.Implementable because the city’s “significant land ownership, funding tools,” storage and…

As locations go, the just-opened Legal Sea Foods couldn’t have found a more fitting setting than in Marina City, which offers sweeping views of the nearby Chicago River. Or as Matt King, president and chief operating officer of Legal Sea Foods, puts it, “It’s always nice whenever you’re eating seafood and you’re on the water.” Initially created in 1950 as a fish market in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Legal Sea Foods Chicago is the first non-East Coast location for the chain, which operates 27 restaurants and a seafood production facility. Legal Sea Foods is a New England institution, though locals have strained…

CHICAGO (CBS) – With the Democratic National Convention coming to Chicago later this month, it’s no secret that the Secret Service will keep things tight.Barricades will start going up next week. Law enforcement will be everywhere, including a place with a lot of smells.Inside Chicago’s McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the U.S., is a kitchen assembly line. The team was pumping out 5,000 boxed lunches.Chef Michael Kinglsey is at the helm of the well-oiled machine as the director of culinary innovation.”Lot of planning, a lot of execution going on,” he said. That’s pretty much any given day at…

CHICAGO (CBS) – A food delivery driver was recovering after he was carjacked on the job in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood last week.When he tried to stop the thieves, they used his own car as a weapon. The victim and his wife spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago.Yeiber Gonzalez’s injuries have left him bedridden. While the pain was excruciating, he told CBS News Chicago, it was the overwhelming sadness that has been keeping him up at night.”I am in a lot of pain,” Gonzalez said in Spanish.Gonzalez is an Uber Eats driver, a gig he’s had for about a year that…

On July 29, a man asked a Chicago resident for food on the 100 block of Madison Street. After the Chicago resident agreed to buy the man food, the man followed the victim into a business. The man then hit the victim in the face with a closed fist. He stole the victim’s wallet which had identification cards and money. The man left the business and was last seen heading southbound on Lyman Avenue. The estimated loss is $520. Armed robbery On July 30, two men exited a gray vehicle at 801 Chicago Ave. One man punched a Chicago resident…