Taste of Chicago attendance is up, organizers say
Organizers said 70% of the success is reliant on something they can't control -- the weather.
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Organizers said 70% of the success is reliant on something they can't control -- the weather.
Everyone gathered for the Taste was asked to come together and do the Cha Cha Slide in honor of DJ Casper – the Chicago native who passed away last month. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
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.
Music performances include Masters of the Mice: Hip Hop 50, Lupita Infante, Proyecto Uno, Whitney and more.
Music performances include Masters of the Mice: Hip Hop 50, Lupita Infante, Proyecto Uno, Whitney and more.
Summer is in full swing in Chicago and that means there are plenty of festivals to look forward to.
The announcement comes after questions on if the Taste could happen in Grant Park with NASCAR coming the Fourth of July weekend.
The City of Chicago announced its lineup of summer festivals and events, including the Taste of Chicago which will return to Grant Park in September in addition to three neighborhood events throughout the summer.
The food festival has been a summertime fixture in Grant Park for more than 40 years – but now, it may be forced to find itself a new home. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he was told said the Taste of Chicago will move this year to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier.
One of Chicago's marquee events might be on the move this year. According to published reports, Taste of Chicago is getting bumped from Grant Park, because of a scheduling conflict with NASCAR's first-ever street race downtown.
The event was a collaboration with the organization Taste for the Homelesso and Chance the Rapper's organization, Social Works.
The lines and waits were long for the Taste of Chicago Saturday. But it was worth it for one couple who got engaged in front of Buckingham Fountain.
People apparently couldn't wait to get into the Taste of Chicago on Saturday.
New this year at the Taste, customers no longer need to buy food tickets. All vendors will accept cash or credit.
From now until Monday, Columbus will be closed between Monroe and Balbo.
Snow may still be on the ground, but Chicago is looking ahead to summer.
The "Taste of Chicago To-Go" Kicks off Wednesday.
The Taste of Chicago, the Air & Water Show, and other popular summer festivals were canceled last year as part of the city's efforts to curb the spread of the virus.
