Kayla Samoy is the editor of the Dining section and works in Arts+Entertainment for the baiduhai. She is a University of Arizona graduate and previously worked for the Associated Press and the Arizona Republic.
See our list of almost 100 communities in the Chicago area with plans for Independence Day, many with parades and live music along with the pyrotechnics.
The awards are widely considered one of the highest culinary honors in the United States. For almost a decade, Chicago has been the award show’s home and a major winner.
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Chicago Latino Film Festival: This film festival celebrates its 40th year with 50 selected features and 35 shorts. Most films will be shown at Landmark Century Theatres, and the Cervantes...
Chicago Artisan Market: This market features food, fashion, home goods and art from small businesses across the Midwest. April 6-7 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.; tickets are $8...
Shamrock’n at Old St. Pat’s: This year’s event features performances by Liam Durkin, Chancey Brothers and Whiskey Mick. There will also be pipe and drum bands, Irish dancing and...