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: “Boooo! Awwww!”

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

Block Club Chicago: South Side Alderman Pledges To Sleep Outside On Troubled Block For A ‘Few Weeks’ To Deter Crime

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/

Sport Business Journal: Chicago Street Race set to return in '24 despite costs to the city, less impact than expected

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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