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Citizen Week of May 23, 2018

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ICEBOX DERBY APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW

Applications are now being accepted for ComEd’s fifth annual Icebox Derby, a competition that takes place over the summer and allows Illinois girls, ages 13-18, to convert an old refrigerator into derby cars and race them through Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT WEEK FOSTERS MORE EQUITY AROUND CRITICAL ISSUES FACING BLACK CHILDREN With one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time at the forefront – the preschool-to-prison pipeline among young Black students -- the NBCDI, Inc., recently hosted its annual National Black Child Development Week (NBCDW) from May 14 -18. Reaching communities across the nation, NBCDW 2018 raised national awareness, collective action and community mobilization against the most critical issues of the day for Black children.

Delivering on the Promise, NBCDI’s national campaign sought to address the rising rates of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood education. “National Black Child Development Week is always an important time for us,” said Tobeka G. Green, NBCDI president & CEO. “While we’re working tirelessly to advance our mission every day, NBCDW is a unified moment in time when the entire country celebrates Black children’s brilliance and resilience and mobilizes in lock-step to tackle the most pressing issues impacting Black children’s educational attainment and overall well-being.”

HEALTH

WOMENHEART PARTNERS WITH MONARCH MAGAZINE WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease recently announced its partnering with Monarch Magazine, to increase awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. With 1 in 4 women dying every year from heart disease, it is crucial to raise awareness and understand the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Monarch Magazine to reach more women and educate about heart disease in women,” said WomenHeart CEO Mary McGowan. “About 45 percent of women do not know that heart disease is their number one killer, and it’s time to change that. Together with Monarch Magazine, we can educate women about symptoms, risk factors, lifestyle changes, and how to take charge of their heart health.”

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Applications are now being accepted for ComEd’s fifth annual Icebox Derby.

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LAW & POLITICS

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

To improve community-police relations, police should get out of the regulation business, be given greater training in identifying and dealing with those with autism and other cognitive disabilities, build stronger bonds with the communities they serve by offering gun safety training and be given greater recognition for the good deeds they do. These policy proposals and more are being offered by the Project 21 black leadership network as part of its “Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America.” Project 21, a leading voice of black conservatives for over 25 years, is sponsored by the National Center for Public Policy Research.

Each Monday between now and July 7, Project 21 will release reform recommendations from its “Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America” covering a specific subject area. The tentative release schedule is as follows: • Reforming the Criminal Justice System (May 29) • Reducing Economic Harm of Excise Taxes (June 4) • Promoting K-12 Educational Choice (June 11) • Strengthening Faith-Based Communities (June 18) • Stopping Wealth Transfer from the Poor to Non-Citizens (June 25) • Promoting Self-Determination (July 2) • Ending Excessive Regulation (July 9)

pplications are now being accepted for ComEd’s fifth annual Icebox Derby, a competition that takes place over the summer and allows Illinois girls, ages 13-18, to convert an old refrigerator into derby cars and race them through Daley Plaza in Downton Chicago.

“I get excited because I really think the Icebox Derby is one of the most unique programs that we have. It’s basically a program that we created to really educate and expose young women to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related careers and STEM-related practical applications. We did that because we wanted to make sure we found a unique way to show young women that it is not as intimidating as what they may think it is,” said Melissa Washington, senior vice president of external affairs and large customer solutions for ComEd. ComEd is one of the largest employers in the state of Illinois and they have begun to make significant investments in building a pipeline for young people to get interested in STEM and set their sights on working for ComEd someday. ComEd has worked with Hyde Park Academy, Kenwood Academy, and several other schools in the Hyde Park and Bronzeville areas on previous STEM-exposure activities and will be targeting those schools and communities again to spark interest in the 2018 Icebox Derby.

“We are in these communities every day and, from a

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company perspective, it’s not missed that at ComEd, we have to make sure that all the communities are helped. We do invest heavily in programs that will not only get to young women, but also to African American students. Icebox Derby is one way because we do recruit broadly,” said Washington.

To be considered for the Icebox Derby, applicants should be young girls living in Illinois and aged 13 to 18. Washington said that the Icebox Derby is for all young women from any background, whether they have experience with STEM already or not.

“We are really investing in the future pipeline of our future employees hopefully. We want to get to them at the ages of 13-17 because that’s when students are making decisions about what college they want to go to or what career they want to enter. If we can get them exposed to STEM at that age, we can effectively create a future pipeline for STEM technologies,” said Washington.

After the application process ends, June 1 at 11:59 p.m., 30 entrants will be chosen to participate in the Icebox Derby and split into six build teams. Each team will work with a female engineer from ComEd to mentor them and help them build their derby car.

The Icebox Derby Race Day is Aug. 4 at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St. During the build days, there is an opportunity for each student to win a tablet computer and each participant will receive a Participant Prize of $1,500.

To learn more and to submit an application, visit www. iceboxderbyrace.com.

CITIZEN | Hyde Park | Week of May 23, 2018

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Pop-up Shop Highlights Black Entrepreneurs and Products

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

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he Unapologetically Black Pop-up Shop happened over the weekend at Some Like It Black Creative Arts Bar, 4258 S. Cottage Grove Ave., in Chicago. The pop-up shop ran from 8 to 11 p.m and featured various handmade products from black entrepreneurs and artists.

The event was put together by Jun June in collaboration with Some Like It Black as a way to draw attention to the business and give a platform for local vendors to reach a large audience.

“I think this is actually bringing the community together. It gives the community an alternative and something positive and something that is full of love. It gives the community a better look away from what some media sources broadcast about our neighborhood,” said June. “I think the show was kind of needed because it diversifies the community and brings a sense of more pride as well as a more artistic feel to it.”

Some Like It Black originally operated in South Loop and catered to artists. People from across the city would come to enjoy live entertainment from a variety of local and famous poets and jazz musicians. After 17 years in South Loop, Some Like It Black decided to move to the Kenwood/Oakland community with a new style, the Creative Arts Bar. The Cafe serves 100% organic, non-GMO food and drinks along with a variety of vegan options and a full smoothie bar.

“The event was in a sense created to help out the business because they have more of a Hyde Park type of venue and this community hasn’t fully went through that change to make it more diverse, so residents aren’t as open to the more healthy and vegan items that they have on their menu. I created this event to help Some Like It Black as well,” said June.

The Unapologetic Pop-up Shop will be happening every month and is intended to be a family atmosphere and a great place to hang out and get to know local entrepreneurs products.

“I wanted to give it more of a family feel. I wanted to make it a hangout type of feel to encourage people to stay instead of going

The Unapologetically Black Pop-up Shop happened over the weekend at Some Like It Black Creative Arts Bar, 4258 S. Cottage Grove Ave., in Chicago. The pop-up shop ran from 8 to 11 p.m and featured various handmade products from black entrepreneurs and artists.

anywhere else. It’s a nice cozy vibe and we play soulful music. It’s a really soulful feel, we just hang out and it’s not about getting rowdy, but it’s like let’s just get a smoothie and hang out and enjoy the moment. It’s a great social event,” said June.

So far, there has been a great response to the energy of the event and the black-owned businesses and products that can be found at the Unapologetic Pop-up Shop.

“The feedback that I have gotten so far is that the Unapologetic events give an artistic experience in urban culture. Everything is handmade, there is a vendor that makes creole cookies from scratch that were passed down from her great-great-great grandma. It’s like a tour through black culture,” said June.

For information on upcoming events visit Some Like It Black Creative Arts Bar visit www.somelikeitblack.com.

Classic Hip Hop Lives Bring Golden Era Artists To Chicago

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

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For the last year Knowledge Beckom (pictured), founder of Classic Hip Hop Lives, has been producing hip-hop shows in Chicago that feature performances from golden era hip-hop artists. Most recently, Beckom brought Raekwon, rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan, to the Promontory in Hyde Park to perform his classic music with a live band.

or the last year, Knowledge Beckom, founder of Classic Hip Hop Lives, has been producing hip-hop shows in Chicago that feature performances from golden era hip-hop artists. Most recently, Beckom brought Raekwon, rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan, to the Promontory in Hyde Park to perform his classic music with a live band.

“I’m a native of Chicago and a fan of golden era, or 90’s, hiphop music. I grew up on that music and as I started to get a bit older, I just thought it was more difficult to find the hip-hop that I grew up on and loved,” said Beckom. “I knew I could not be the only one that felt like this and felt like something was missing, so I set a charter to create and build a platform that brought these golden era hip-hop artists back to the forefront.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

When searching for hip-hop artists to bring in, Beckom looks for artists that have a decent following in Chicago and reflect the golden era of hip-hop that he loves so much.

“One of the most well-known hiphop groups ever was Wu-Tang Clan and Raekwon has always been one of the prominent members.

We wanted to connect with him because it’s an elevation of our brand plus we know that Chicago is the second largest market in the U.S. in regards to Wu-Tang fans, so we knew that it would be well attended and people would be interested,” said Beckom.

Although many of the artists that Beckom brings to town have been touring and performing for decades, he has found a way to create a truly unique experience at his show.

“We do focus on golden era hiphop artists and often times these are folks that have been doing music and doing live shows for 20-30 years,so

there is a great chance that our audience has seen them before. To make sure that our show is unique and to create a different experience we incorporate the live band. It is a four piece band, we do drums, keys, bass, and guitar,” said Beckom.

Not only does the audience love it, but Beckom said that the artists find it to be a unique experience as well.

“One of the joys for me in putting these shows together is that you have these iconic and historic artists, but this is the first time they have ever performed with a live band. To hear groups like EPMD say, ‘we’ve never done this before, we’ve never done 14 songs with a live band’ and they’ve been performing since 1988,” said Beckom.

Classic Hip Hop Lives is a new organization with big plans. Beckom said he hopes to grow the brand internationally and someday build a philanthropic arm as a way to give back. To see upcoming shows visit www.classichiphoplives.snappages. site.

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BUSINESS

Study: Retailers Seek Closer Connections to Chinese Consumers

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ver 80% of surveyed U.S. and foreign retailers see China as a lucrative market, as affluent Chinese consumers seek quality products from overseas. However, only 20% of retailers feel confident in their capability to succeed in China’s e-commerce market, according to research report The Cross-border eCommerce (Haitao) Opportunity in China released recently by leading consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, in partnership with China retail strategy expert Azoya Consulting. The survey focused on mid-size and large retailers with annual revenue of over US$50 million; 36% of the retailers earn annual sales of more than US$1 billion.

“This is the first report globally to review the Chinese cross-border e-commerce market from both consumer and retailer perspectives,” said Mark Dougan, Consulting Director, Asia-Pacific, Frost & Sullivan. “By understanding consumers’ behavior and needs, and retailers’ current situation, the report provides new insights and strategy guidance for international retailers who want to succeed in the online shopping market in China.”

With 500 million online shoppers, China is on track to exceed US$1 trillion in online sales this year. In recent years, China has experienced a 40% annual growth rate in the value online shopping.

The report’s key takeaways include: • Why Chinese shop cross-border: To access higher quality, trusted products (67% of online shoppers) and lower the risk of counterfeits (45%) • Top categories: Fashion (bought by 22% of online shoppers), beauty and cosmetics (20%) and mom and baby (15%) • Preferred country of origin: Chinese online shoppers prefer to buy from companies in Japan (72%), South Korea (60%), the US (55%), Australia (37%), France and Germany (both 26%) and the UK (23%) • Gender differences: Women spend US$976 on average per year, 20% more than men. Men seek fast delivery; women seek Chinese language customer support, and relevant content on the supplier’s website. Women are more likely to use an overseas supplier’s standalone direct-to-consumer website (21% vs. 18% of men).

Factors influencing cross-border purchases include Chinese consumers’ expectations of a range of payment options and efficient website performance for a seamless customer experience.

Among retailers, only 37% currently feel satisfied with their online sales in China using a global e-commerce vendor, 31% feel satisfied with their standalone online store and 21% feel satisfied with sales through online marketplaces, such as those owned by Chinese giants Alibaba and JD.com. Marketplaces’ crowding, intense

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price competition, margin-eroding commissions and high upfront costs have led more foreign retailers to create standalone Chinese websites to gain direct customer access, greater control and higher net margins.

As a result, retailers are looking beyond marketplaces as their only approach to consider, especially if these companies have a long-term sales strategy in China. “To build a brand that Chinese consumers trust, which commands a healthy profit margin and repeat buyers, retailers need to approach customers through multiple touchpoints.

The key channel should be within retailers’ control, accompanied by supplementary platforms,” said Don Zhao, Co-Founder of Azoya International. “More and more retailers are establishing standalone websites as the core of their strategies, as these sites directly connect retailers with Chinese consumers who desire foreign brands, while empowering retailers with flexibility and control over their business.”

To succeed in China, the report suggests international retailers should focus on basic e-commerce capabilities, including efficient digital marketing, local logistics networks, a range of payment options, Chinese language customer service and content. In addition, retailers need a robust social media strategy, including partnerships with influencers or key opinion leaders (KOLs), and understanding market trends to reach and engage Chinese consumers.

Jobsite Juniors Now Available in Bulk Orders and Subscriptions

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obsite Juniors, a bi-monthly magazine designed to teach children about construction, is now offering bulk orders and subscriptions. Launched in October 2017 by Benjamin Media Inc., Jobsite Juniors is packed with educational articles and activities intended to teach children about all aspects of the construction industry.

“From big machines working along the road to jobsites filled with busy workers and giant dirt piles, kids love construction. This is our opportunity to teach them all about it in a fun way,” said Pam Kleineke, managing editor for Jobsite Juniors. “We’re excited about this chance to reach a young audience

New Report on Youth Joblessness Highlights Statewide Crisis for Employers

and perhaps even spark an interest in a career in the trades.”

Originally only offered through paid individual annual subscriptions, bulk orders and subscriptions now allow associations, manufacturers and potential resellers to provide this publication to their members, staff and supporters. Interested parties have the opportunity to purchase one issue, multiple issues or full subscriptions (six issues per year) depending on their needs. A minimum of 25 copies per issue is required. Each paid bulk order receives a promotional cardboard display which is able to display up to 25 issues at a time. For

more information, visit jobsitejuniors.com, email subscriptions@benjaminmedia.com or contact Cayla Poteete at 330.315.2129.

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critical labor shortages across the country and especially in the Midwest, a new report focuses on the tens of thousands of young people in Illinois, not just young Black and Hispanic males in the state’s inner cities metropolitan areas, but also white youths in the state’s rural western and southern areas, who are out of school and out of work, and who, with an adequate investment of public funds, have the potential to fill those vacant positions.

The report, Industrial Restructuring and the Continuing Impact on Youth Employment in Illinois, which breaks down in detail out-of-work and out-of-school and out-of-work numbers for Illinois young people ages 16-24, was released at a May 14 news conference. Researched and written by the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago (GCI), it is the latest in a series of studies commissioned by the Alternative Schools Network (ASN) and the first to drill down into the situation young people, not just those in metropolitan Chicago but across the state, are experiencing as they search for ways to support themselves.

The report finds the tragic and continuing repression of African-American communities that leaves young black males worse off than all of their contemporaries, even though their employment situation in Chicago and Cook County has improved in the last couple of years.

And, as roiling policy debates over immigration occur, the situation for Chicago’s young Hispanic or Latino youths, especially females, has gotten worse.

“We have not had a comprehensive youth employment program at the federal level in nearly two decades,” said U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, D-IL-7. “With the economy booming and employers looking for more workers than they can find, now is the time to bring those programs back. It would be a key piece of the anti-violence puzzle in our communities and it would help the economy grow.”

“Although racial disparities continue to be a profound factor, it is also the case that white residents of mid-size cities and rural areas in part of Illinois are severely affected,” the report’s authors say in the conclusion section. “Given the trends that we have described, we are likely to see exacerbated inequality and disparities in wealth, along with the associated social ills, that will extend far into the future if there are not interventions that reverse the trends.”

CITIZEN | Hyde Park | Week of May 23, 2018

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Michelle Obama Meets with South Side High School Students and Obama Foundation Fellows

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Michelle Obama recently hosted a roundtable discussion with eleven high school seniors to discuss their interest in pursuing higher education, their passions, interests and their personal experiences growing up on the South Side of Chicago.

ichelle Obama recently hosted a roundtable discussion with eleven high school seniors from South Shore International College Prep High School, Hyde Park Academy High School, and Bowen High School at the Stony Island Arts Bank.

Obama talked with the students about their interest in pursuing higher education, their passions and interests, and their personal experiences growing up on the South Side of Chicago.

These schools are the Obama Foundation’s future neighbors, and are working closely with the foundation on how to develop programs and initiatives to inspire and empower the next generation of civic leaders.

Secretary Arne Duncan, senior fellow at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, also participated in the roundtable.

Before the meeting with students, Obama met with the inaugural class of Obama Foundation Fellows. She participated in a conversation with Obama Foundation Fellows moderated by Michele Norris, director of The Bridge at The Aspen Institute.

The 2018 Fellows class includes 20 individuals representing 11 countries around the world. Two Fellows, Tiana Epps-Johnson and Dominique Jordan Turner, are based in Chicago.

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CALENDAR BELMONT-SHEFFIELD MUSIC FEST Event Details May 26-27, 2018 Lakeview, Belmont & Sheffield Aves.

Chicago, IL 60657 12-10pm This popular warm weather festival in the heart of the Lakeview neighborhood unofficially kicks off Chicago’s summer outdoor street fest season Free Admission; $5 suggested donation benefits the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.

PAINT THE TOWN RED 2018 Paint the Town Red 2018 will feature selections from CCC’s original hip-hop musical Long Way Home and will serve as the launch of the Flying Creatures project, a new initiative by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to animate downtown Wabash Avenue with art created by young artists. The Flying Creatures, a series of kinetic street sculptures – or modern gargoyles, will make a very special appearance in Millennium Park at PTTR before their upcoming installation downtown. Complete details about the project will be announced in May. Paint the Town Red is part of City of Chicago’s 2018 Year of Creative Youth – designated

by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) as a citywide celebration of Chicago’s creative youth and the mentors who inspire them.

This event is free and open to the public. Public seating is available on the lawn.

Event Schedule Thursday, May 24, 2018 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park Chicago, IL 10:45am A free concert featuring 4,800 Chicago Children’s Choir singers from our In-School, Neighborhood, DiMension and Voice of Chicago choirs.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: KIZUNA 7: PAST THE DEVASTATION AND TOWARD THE FUTURE The powerful photography

exhibit, Kizuna 7: Past the Devastation and Toward the Future is on display now through May 26, 2018 in the 3rd Floor Exhibit Gallery of the Harold Washington Library Center. Kizuna, the Japanese word for “bonds” or “connections” between people, is a singularly appropriate word to describe these images.

Twenty-seven panels of photographs and text are the result of interviews with individuals directly affected by events in Japan’s Tohoku region: an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.

Alan Labb, photographer, professor and curator of this exhibition, was instrumental in documenting relief efforts and services in the wake of the disaster. These photographs were taken during his travels to the affected areas in the summer and fall of 2017. Labb’s works attempt to replace a common collective consciousness of disaster and destruction with representations of reconstruction, innovation and progression. This exhibition is sponsored by several Japanese organizations, including the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago and Chicago-Osaka Sister Cities.

Alan Labb will present an interactive lecture and slideshow of photographs on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY HIRING EVENT: COLUMBIA EXPLORERS ACADEMY MODULAR Apply to work on the construction of Columbia Explorers Academy’s new modular classroom building. Friday, June 1, 2018 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the meeting room of the Little Village Branch Library 2311 South Kedzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60623

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Jill Kargman Announced as Guest Speaker at the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation’s Annual Fall Benefit Luncheon

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ynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) is excited to announce actress and author Jill Kargman as Guest Speaker at the Annual Fall Benefit Luncheon to celebrate 33 years of LSCRF on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue.

Event proceeds will support innovative contributions to breast

cancer research, fellowships and educational programs at Northwestern Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University through LSCRF. The Annual Fall Benefit Luncheon is co-chaired by Wendy Heltzer and Sheri Whitko. The luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. The PURSE-SUE THE CURE™ purse

auction will feature more than 200 new, collectible and kids handbags, as well as men’s featured items from preeminent retailers, upscale boutiques and private collections.

To purchase tickets or for sponsorships visit: lynnsage.org/ event/fall-benefit-luncheon. For further information visit www. lynnsage.org or call (312) 9267133.

City of Chicago Announces Music Lineup for 38th Annual Taste of Chicago

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ayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the full music lineup for the 38th Annual Taste of Chicago. The festival will present a diverse mix of chart-topping national and international acts at the Petrillo Music Shell, including Brandi Carlile, Juanes, yasiin bey & Talib Kweli are Black Star, The Flaming Lips and George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic. The Bud Light Stage will feature five days of free programming with top local talent. Taste of Chicago will run from July 11–15 in Grant Park.

“Taste of Chicago is a summertime staple, and this year’s music lineup will be even more vibrant and diverse than ever before,” said Mayor Emanuel. “This level of high-caliber local, national and international musical talent will put Chicago’s global reputation as a culinary and cultural capital on full display all weekend.”

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Tickets for the seating area at the Petrillo Music Shell went on sale on Friday, May 4, at 10am at tasteofchicago.us. For all Petrillo concerts, general seating tickets are $18 and premium seating tickets are $50. Admission to Taste of Chicago and lawn seating is free. Tickets will also go on sale Friday at 10am for the new Taste Oasis, an air conditioned lounge in Butler Field offering tasty bites, cold water, a private cash bar, music and more. Day passes for this exclusive area are $50. Taste Oasis will be open throughout normal Taste of Chicago festival hours, but it’s particularly a great spot to hang out before and after the Petrillo Music Shell concerts. Food samples will be served Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 3 to 6pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5pm.

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