Natalie Wade

Activists and farmers tackle food deserts on Chicago’s South Side — ‘Food is a tool of resistance’

July 3, 2019 at 4:07 p.m.

Using food as a catalyst for community involvement, community empowerment and healthful eating, Black South Side food activists and entrepreneurs are bringing change to neighborhoods commonly thought of as food...

Chicago festivals this week: Chicago is a Drag Festival and Back Lot Bash

June 26, 2019 at 7:11 p.m.

Celebrate the summer by seeing what Chicago's street fest scene has to offer — here are this weekend's best bets for food, drinks and entertainment. Chicago SummerDance From now and...

Bambi Banks-Couleé at Roscoe's Tavern in Boystown Chicago.

Drag queen Bambi Banks-Couleé’s Guide to Pride 2019

June 21, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

"To me Pride means that you have the strength to wake up every morning and live the life that you want to without fear of others judging you, or worrying...

Jose Ojeda dances with a rainbow flag tied around his neck during Chicago Pride Fest on Sunday June 17, 2018, in Chicago.

Chicago festivals this week: Pride Fest, Cloztalk, Vegandale Food and Drink Fest

June 21, 2019 at 6:52 p.m.

Celebrate the summer by seeing what Chicago's street fest scene has to offer — here are this weekend's best bets for food, drinks and entertainment. Cloztalk Chicago-based nonprofits come together...

Asadah Kirkland, left, dances as DJ Duane Powell spins dance music at a deejay booth inside the renovated 95th Street CTA Red Line station Friday, June 14, 2019, in Chicago.

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A DJ booth brings life to the CTA station on 95th

June 19, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

"When did they start doing that?" exclaimed a woman entering the CTA Red Line station at 95th Street. Before her stood the station's latest addition, AESOP (An Extended Song of...

Chi-Town Hot Sauce Expo returns to torch our taste buds

June 18, 2019 at 7:58 p.m.

Are you ready to take your spicy food game to the next level? If you're a fan of flavor, check out the second annual Chi-Town Hot Sauce Expo. Vendors from...

Chicago festivals this week: Taste of Randolph Street, Craft Brews at the Zoo, Ribfest Chicago

June 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate the summer by seeing what Chicago's street fest scene has to offer — here are this weekend's best bets for food, drinks and entertainment. Millennium Park Summer Music Series...

Celebrate the Chicago Park District’s 85th birthday with free ice cream this summer

June 11, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.

Looking for a way to cool down as the temperature starts to rise? Summer is finally (almost) here and the Chicago Park District will host a series of ice cream...

Fantastic Negrito, performing at the Chicago Blues Fest, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, at 201 E. Randolph St., in Chicago, on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Chicago festivals this week: Midsommarfest, Pilsen Food Truck Social, Chicago Blues Fest

June 6, 2019 at 6:40 p.m.

Celebrate the summer by seeing what Chicago's street fest scene has to offer — here are this weekend's best bets for food, drinks and entertainment. Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series...

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back to Chicagoland this weekend

May 31, 2019 at 8:46 p.m.

On Saturday, June 1, only, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Chicagoland from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fans of the furry friend look out — this...

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