Taste of Chicago: We LOVE America
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In this episode Alyssa is joined by Captain Scoot to discuss the history of Taste of Chicago. Was Chicago Fest the earlier version? Not really. We discuss the highs and lows while dispelling some Chicago lore.
Show Notes:
DNA Info: The First Taste Of Chicago Was On The Magnificent Mile ... And Packed
NBC Chicago: City Cancels Fireworks at ‘Taste'
Chicago Tribune: Boy left at Taste still waits for mom
ABC: Food Festival Makes More Than 100 Sick
WTTW: What Happened With Chicago’s Parking Meter Deal?
Chicago Tribune: Music lovers mourn Jimmy Damon, classic Chicago lounge singer
The Daily Meal: How The Taste Of Chicago Food Festival Became An Instant Success Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1383889/how-taste-of-chicago-became-instant-success/
Chicago Tribune: History of Taste, back to 1980
Lincoln Presidential Library: CHICAGOFEST
CST: City Hall got $1M in fees after Sun-Times asked promoters, teams: Why haven't you paid up
CST: Michigan Avenue, once a picture-perfect postcard, is now a depressing mess
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