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food-and-restaurants
  • by david hall
Ribfest Chicago returns to North Center with expanded offerings, but it's still 'all about the ribs'

In addition to 10 pitmasters vying for rib supremacy, among the featured attractions new this year at the 24th annual rib extravaganza is a bigger kids area and a whiskey tasting.

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  • by david hall
As the DNC looks for thousands of volunteers, past helpers share stories of the convention’s influence

From 1968 to today, volunteers in Chicago aim to connect visitors to their city, and to see some of the convention action themselves.

fran-spielman-show
  • by david hall
Bally's won't open permanent casino in River West by 2026, gaming expert says — and may not build it at all

As CEO of Gaming USA Corp. and editor of the Gaming Industry Daily Report, Alan Woinski has watched Detroit and New Orleans struggle to complete their ambitious casino projects. The financial hurdles for Bally’s in Chicago are infinitely worse, he says.

food-and-restaurants
  • by david hall
Popular suburban Ribfest won't be held this summer

Ribfest, held for many years over the July Fourth weekend in Naperville and later relocated to the DuPage County Fairgrounds, faces a hazy future, organizers said.