Chicago-based Kendall College is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Kendall's School of Culinary Arts is recognized as one of the country's leading culinary education programs. To honor its 75th annivesary, Kendall College's on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Dining Room is serving the following dessert recipe.
Kiante Young, who calls himself "The Sneaker Mann," is a guest on ABC7 News Saturday, and he features some of his fashion picks for the upcoming holiday season.
Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus and a host of jolly guests will kick off the 18th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, presented by Harris, with testing of the famed Michigan Avenue holiday lights.
Everyone has the essentials: a sofa, a table, a lamp, but it's the stylish extras that really bring a room to life! But adding those extras can be more complicated than it sounds. If you don't want to hire an interior designer, you can get some online help.
Chef Chris Koetke shares his recipes for two desserts using apples and pumpkin. Chef Koetke is the Dean of the Culinary School at Kendall College. He also hosts "Let's Dish" which airs on the LiveWell HD Network which is part of ABC 7 Chicago on Channel 7.2. You can also find it on Comcast: 217, RCN: 618, WOW: 219.
Though turkey is the traditional star of the Thanksgiving table, you should consider spreading your wings and serve something different this year, says Dave Zier, master butcher.
August is typically the peak time for melons. Tony Stallone from Peapod has some tips on selecting the freshest melons. He also shares some recipes for using melons.
The 30-minute special report is about the national epidemic of suicide, as told form a personal perspective by Anchor/Reporter Kevin Roy, a survivor of suicide, who lost his mother 13 years ago.
Terri Lee Ryan is a career coach and experienced headhunter with 12-years experience in recruiting, outplacement and coaching. Her firm, Human Capital Solutions, Inc., is based in downtown Chicago and currently provides career coaching and job transition services. She shares her tips on finding a job in the hidden job market.
The 2009 Bank of America Do-It-Yourself Messiah tickets will be available Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. Up to 2,200 tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Civic Opera House is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles and is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful.
The Eighth Annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball, Chicago's pet-friendly black-tie gala, is expected to draw at least 700 guests, many escorted by their canine (and a few brave feline) companions, to raise money for Chicago's homeless pets.
Eight-year-old international singing sensation, Connie Talbot has released a holiday themed album in the U.S. The CD is titled Connie Talbot's Holiday Magic and features Conie's interpretation on holiday clasics and fan favorites.
In 1999, AnimalSense began with a very clear mission: to help dog owners live peacefully with their dogs through reward-based techniques based on scientific principles of animal learning.
Come on an interactive historical adventure illustrating the life and times of John Dillinger and other gangsters during the 1930's depression era and see advancements made in crime fighting technology during the first 30 years of the 20th century.
Naper Settlement is a historic museum village that explores the history of Midwestern communities as they grew from frontier outposts to bustling centers of commerce and industry.
Author and Chef Connie Fairbanks is in Chicago to share some recipes from her cookbook, "Scratch That: Seasonal Menus and Perfect Pairings, the Cookbook for Home Chefs."
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of Heroes, winner of the 2006 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, written by Gérald Sibleyras and translated by Tom Stoppard.
Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a tropical storm as it approached the Gulf Coast of the U.S. , but it left hundreds of people dead and many more homeless in Central America.
The South Shore Cultural Center (formerly the South Shore Country Club) is a cultural facility that has been recognized as a Chicago Landmark (2004) and is also listed on the National Register (1975). This cultural haven was founded in 1905 and later rebuilt in 1916.
For the fifth consecutive year, merchants in the Lakeview neighborhood display their upscale apparel and styling techniques in Central Lakeview Merchants Association's (CLMA) "How Lake View Looks 5" runway fashion show.
Seven-billion pounds of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, are produced every year and used in all sorts of products including clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.
Hearing is something most of us take for granted, but hearing loss is the number one birth defect and nearly 1 in 5 school-aged children have some degree of hearing loss, says audiologist Linda S. Remensnyder, AuD.
Hundreds of Illinois public schools have been placed on academic monitoring for failing to meet performance targets under the federal No Child Left Behind law.
ESSENCE magazine, the preeminent lifestyle publication for African-American women, will hold its first ESSENCE Empowerment Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, October 30th.
The Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools and community leaders are reminding parents, adults and children to observe some simple, common-sense safety tips while trick-or-treating this Halloween.
Chicago has been chosen by filmmaker and Vietnam vet Chris McIntyre as the World Premiere city for his new film 21 and a Wake Up on Thursday, October 29.
It's not a hallmark holiday, and no one gets the day off from school or work. But if Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon was in Chicago. I would take him to a fascinating strip mall in Mount Prospect where he could taste the cuisine from several countries -all in one place.
Chicago is about to experience a vintage fashion invasion. The country's top vintage clothing show is coming to Chicago this weekend fresh from its long running success in Manhattan.
As part of its continuing Operation Save-A-Life fire safety campaign, ABC 7 once again will team up with the Chicago Fire Department to get the word out on a simple life-saving tip, "Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries."
Now that you're spending more time indoors, you may be looking for a way to dress up your home. Consider wallpaper, says Arren Williams of Graham and Brown, a wall covering manufacturer.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair's voluntary recall of women's full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are re-announcing the earlier recall of women's robes.
A healthy breakfast of high-fiber cereal may not sound like the tastiest way to start your day. But take heart -- Consumer Reports has just tested high-fiber cereals to see if at long last, flavor AND fiber CAN go together.
Anytime a restaurant makes it to 10 years, it is a cause for celebration. A popular breakfast and lunch joint in Little Italy celebrates by rolling their prices back--a decade.
Several of Chicago's premier chefs will feature their signature dishes in an evening of sampling and tasting on Thursday, October 29th at the March of Dimes Chicago Signature Chefs Auction.
American Science & Surplus offers a unique mix of industrial, military and educational items with an emphasis on science and education. Did we mention bizarre? Check out the segment from ABC 7 News Sunday Morning.
Debra Delaney from Barrington is the creator of MemorableEntertaining.com. It's a site people can go to to get ideas for home entertaining. Delaney shared some of her ideas for creating unique tablescapes on ABC 7 News Saturday morning.
ABC 7's Roz Varon looks at the inspiring stories of Chicago breast cancer survivors during the half-hour special "Faces Of Strength," Thursday, October 22 at 10:35 p.m.
Too old for a trip around the neighborhood for candy this Halloween? With the spooky holiday falling on a weekend this year, you might consider taking your little goblins on a trip to a scary destination.
Betsy D'Attomo's grandmother baked every day when she was a child. Now, flour, sugar and butter are the tools of the trade for this lawyer turned baker.