Taste of Chicago to be held in July for first time since 2022
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.
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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.
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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.
Organizers said 70% of the success is reliant on something they can't control -- the weather.
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This year, you can expect to see 35 vendors in for the three-day event.
The line was long Friday afternoon at the booth for the Rogers Park restaurant, where the jerk chicken was a hit. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The festival was pushed back to September from its traditional July dates because of the NASCAR Street Race this year. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The crews were putting the finishing touches on the tents at the Taste Thursday night.
In years past, the Taste has been a massive food fest with millions in attendance each year – a huge highlight of the summer in Chicago. So what happened? CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
It will feature local food vendors, live music, and dance classes.
This is the last pop-up until the downtown Taste of Chicago which will run from Sept. 8 to 10.
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Music performances include Masters of the Mice: Hip Hop 50, Lupita Infante, Proyecto Uno, Whitney and more.
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