Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout among festivals happening this weekend
It's summer and that means there's plenty to do, especially if you want to get outside this weekend.
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It's summer and that means there's plenty to do, especially if you want to get outside this weekend.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The festival opened on Wednesday and runs through Sunday, drawing crowds despite the heat.
In this 1988 clip from the Channel 2 News "First Edition," Bob Wallace, Lester Holt, and Linda MacLennan are live in Grant Park for the Taste of Chicago. On the advice of someone in the crowd, Wallace cuts off part of Holt's necktie.
The Taste of Chicago opened Wednesday in Grant Park, featuring more than 80 vendors from across the city. Lauren Victory is movin’ and groovin’ at the Taste.
It's time for the Taste of Chicago! Lauren Victory takes an inside look at the festival beginig on Wednesday.
This year marks the 46th birthday of Eli's Cheesecake itself and of the Taste of Chicago. It also marks the 100th birthday of the Shannon Rovers pipe and drum band.
The first Taste of Chicago was held for one day on July 4, 1980, along the Magnificent Mile from Ohio Street to the Chicago River. Bob Wallace reports on the inaugural event in this Channel 2 News clip.
The Taste of Chicago kicks off Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Grant Park. The festival features food from all over the city.
Taste of Chicago is back in Grant Park starting Wednesday, featuring restaurants and food trucks from every part of the city.
Taste of Chicago, the city's annual food festival, has begun setting up in Grant Park.
After being bumped to September for three straight years because of the NSCAR Street Race, the Taste of Chicago is reclaiming its longstanding dates in July, the city announced.
After being booted for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race for a couple of years, the food extravaganza returns to its long-standing dates in July.
Taste of Chicago continues this weekend in Grant Park, as the food festival returns for its 45th year.
Jackie Kostek gets a taste of the Taste of Chicago, kicking off in Grant Park on Friday.
Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food.
Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food.
This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
The Taste of Chicago, a now-former summertime favorite, got underway on Friday with a slimmed-down event that's occurring later this season than in years past. This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
The Taste of Chicago, a now-former summertime favorite, got underway on Friday with a slimmed-down event that's occurring later this season than in years past. This year, there are 39 food vendors, 17 food trucks, and about 285 items on the menu. The city said the menu this year is as diverse as ever.
Newsome, who plays Ensign Beckett Mariner on the animated series, discusses the last season and what's next in her Star Trek journey. She will also be at the Taste of Chicago for a special event.
Each year, the three-day event brings food and music to Grant Park. Here's some of what attendees can expect this year.
The Taste of Chicago starts Friday with some of the city's favorite food and music in Grant Park. Neal Heitz from the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events shares some of the menu items at this year’s event.
Here's your final day chance to get a taste of what the city has to offer. The event opens from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Organizers said 70% of the success is reliant on something they can't control -- the weather.
