Brenda Ruiz
Producer, Reset
Stories by Brenda Ruiz
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Food Friday: Dishes and desserts for Rosh Hashanah
The high holiday starts at sundown tonight. So, what’s on the menu?
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Celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Chicago
This year is the first that Chicago’s parade falls on the holiday date.
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FDA approves new COVID shots for the fall
If the CDC signs off on Tuesday, shots could be available in pharmacies later this week.
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Food Friday: Taste of Chicago is back
The largest free-admission outdoor food festival in the nation runs through Sept. 10.
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Feeling bookish? Get ‘lit’ this weekend at Printers Row Lit Fest
The two day festival is the largest free literary showcase in the midwest.
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Stunning 1881 shipwreck discovered in Lake Michigan
Maritime historians have discovered a well-preserved schooner called The Trinidad 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin.
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Chicago temporary casino at Medinah Temple set to open
The temporary casino needs to undergo an audit before it’s granted a temporary operating permit to open.
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Food Friday: Sink your teeth into World Dumpling Fest
The festival runs Saturday, September 9th at Logan Square.
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Fight food insecurity at Food Aid Festival this weekend
The two-day music event will raise money to fight hunger in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and surrounding areas.
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The Rundown: CPS busing woes continue as first week ends
Chicago Public Schools says it’s prioritizing bus service for students in special education, but some parents are frustrated by shortages.
