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Chicago wine experts advise against serving bold red wines for Thanksgiving, recommending lighter-bodied varietals or Champagne instead. They emphasize the importance of pairing wine with traditional Thanksgiving dishes to enhance the dining experience.
Beloved Logan Square crossing guard Pete Parada retired after eight years of service, receiving heartfelt farewells from the community. Neighbors expressed their gratitude with gifts, including cookies and cards, as families praised his dedication to ensuring children's safety at the busy intersection.
Agentes federales lanzaron gas lacrimógeno en el vecindario de Brighton Park, Chicago, el 4 de octubre, afectando varias casas y asfixiando a residentes. A pesar de la orden de un juez que restringe el uso de armas químicas, se registraron al menos 49 incidentes en los que se utilizaron estos agentes contra manifestantes en la ciudad.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Chicago mother while she was picking up her daughters from school, leaving the children in a state of uncertainty. Child care provider Sandra had prepared for such incidents, ensuring families had plans in place if parents were detained. This incident highlights the critical role of child care workers in supporting immigrant families amid increased immigration raids.
Residents in South Los Angeles organized a march and vigil after federal agents detained a local tamale vendor and her family in June. This event sparked a multiracial coalition focused on mutual aid and community defense against ICE actions. Organizers emphasize that solidarity across racial lines is crucial in confronting immigration enforcement.
Hundreds gathered at the Metro in Chicago to celebrate the life of artist Tony Fitzpatrick, who passed away at 66. The event featured tributes, storytelling, and a lively procession through Wrigleyville, highlighting Fitzpatrick's deep connection to the city. Friends and family shared memories of his artistic legacy and community impact.
Chicago dive bars continue to thrive as beloved local establishments. The latest installment of a series highlights 12 additional iconic watering holes, emphasizing their historical significance and community connections. Readers can explore the bars listed geographically and share their favorites for future coverage.
Snowy owls have attracted crowds of photographers and birders to Montrose Harbor along Chicago’s lakefront. The birds, typically found in the Arctic, have appeared in the city due to scarce prey in their northern habitats. Observers note that snowy owls are generally active at dawn and dusk, but they also hunt during the day.
Chance the Rapper will co-host “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Chicago, marking the first time the show includes a central time zone countdown. Mayor Brandon Johnson praised Chance as a fitting ambassador for the city's creativity and resilience. The event, airing live on ABC-7 Chicago, will feature performances and celebrations starting at 7 p.m. on December 31.
Jamila Woods collaborates with poet Kaveh Akbar for a live event at Metro in Chicago, debuting a song inspired by Akbar's poem. The performance aims to explore themes of empathy and artistic exchange, with both artists experiencing each other's work for the first time on stage. The event highlights Woods' influence in Chicago's arts community and the significance of vulnerability in creative expression.