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Thursday, September 18
Fizz Bar & Grill (3220 N. Lincoln Ave.) is hosting a pig roast today starting at 3pm, complemented by tiki drinks and Bud Lime buckets. Proceeds from your $10 donation benefit the Great Chicago Food Depository. For more information call (773) 348-6000.
Eh. The monster wreaks havoc on its final day in Grant Park. Now's the time to give your email address to the clerks at your favorite food stands and make them promise to write you.