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Pigging out at the peak with Chicago-made treat

By Leah A. Zeldes
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When Rockford, Ill., climber Bob Peterson reached the base camp of Mount Everest, a 60-mile trek, 9,000 feet of it uphill, he celebrated with an unusual local trail mix made in Chicago.

May 27, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: City of Chicago, News, Products, Shopping

Willy Wonka lives in Chicagoland

By Leah A. Zeldes
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For some, Halloween is all about creepy crawlies and silly costumes. Just give me the candy.
Of course, Halloween candy makes me think of the creepiest candymaker who never was, Willy Wonka.
Willy Wonka may be as British as his creator, Roald Dahl, but the Wonka Candy Factory is in west suburban Itasca. Wonka was invented [...]

October 30, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: City of Chicago, Products, Shopping, Suburbs