77 Flavors of Chicago

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Hillside, IL with Mayor Joseph Tamburino Sep 22, 2026

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We are back from our Summer break and jumping back into our Explore Oak Park & Beyond series. If you haven't checked it out, please see our first episode with that title.

In this episode, we chat with the Mayor of Hillside and learn so much!

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Explore Oak Park & Beyond Jul 20, 2026

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This episode is sponsored by Explore Oak Park and Beyond which is a collection 20 of communities just due west of Chicago, including Oak Park, River Forest, Hillside and many others.

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"Chico": MLB's 1st Latino All-Star Jul 13, 2026

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On this episode we revisit the story of Chico, the first Latino All-Star. Celebrate 75 years of history.

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Summer Dinner @ Hermosa

Hosted at Hermosa, this special fundraising dinner will feature a collaborative seasonal menu created by Chef Sarah Stegner and Chef Ethan Lim, two chefs whose commitment to thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking has helped shape Chicago’s culinary landscape.

Drawing inspiration directly from the farms of Green City Market, the evening’s menu will showcase the peak flavors of the season through a series of dishes that highlight the region’s farmers. Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience that reflects the creativity of both chefs while supporting the continued work of 77 Flavors of Chicago.

Proceeds from the dinner will help fund 77 Flavors’ mission of documenting, preserving, and sharing the stories, people, and places that make Chicago one of the world’s great food cities.

Come hungry, connect with fellow food lovers, and celebrate the rich agricultural and culinary traditions that make our region so special. This dinner is BYOB.

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Ida B. Wells at the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893 Jun 29, 2026

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Pack your proverbial bags and hand over your room key, we’re leaving the Expo.

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[Part 1] Obama Presidential Center Opening Weekend Jun 22, 2026

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The Obama Presidential Center is open! We were there all weekend to experience the historic opening on Chicago's South Side.

In part 1 we interviewed:

Valerie Jarrett

John Roberson

Tina Tchen

Special thanks to the Obama Foundation for lending the studio and for some of the video footage used in this episode!

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[Part 2] Obama Presidential Center Opening Weekend Jun 22, 2026

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The Obama Presidential Center is open! We were there all weekend to experience the historic opening on Chicago's South Side.

In part 2 we interviewed Michael Strautmanis and Chef Cliff Rome

Special thanks to the Obama Foundation for lending the studio and for some of the video footage used in this episode!

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Sara @sarafaddah

Meet Me at the Midway [Plaisance] Jun 01, 2026

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The last few weeks we spent time diving into the fantasy that was the World’s Columbian Exposition. This has always been an event that I would do anything to go back in time to attend. In reality, if I existed as myself all the way back in 1893, there’s no way I would’ve attended the Fair. At best, I would’ve been on display at the Midway.

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If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at ⁠admin@77flavors.org

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Your Guide to the 1893 World’s Fair May 18, 2026

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This is your official guide to the World's Columbian Exposition