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Made in Chicago Fun Run/Walk with Monica Eng and David Hammond

Authors Monica Eng and David Hammond and their book, Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometime Bites.

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Chicago is one of the most segregated cities in the U.S., and although Chicago’s South Side has a rich history of food, drink, and local businesses, many North Side residents have never even heard of them.

Join Read & Run Chicago, Chicago Public Library, and our local run club partner Onthe9 for a six-mile guided fun run OR a three-mile walk through Chicago’s Avalon Park, Chatham, and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods with authors Monica Eng and David Hammond inspired by their book, Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometime Bites.

Along the route, we’ll stop at two (walk option) or four (run option) local eateries and learn about their history and their iconic South Side creations like Jim Shoe, steak and lemonade, and more.

Photo credit: Chicago Magazine.

After the route, stick around for food samples, book sales, and book signing with Monica Eng and David Hammond at the Avalon Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

Want to win stuff? RSVP to the Pie plan here to enter the raffle.

No pre-reading required to attend fun runs. If you'd like to purchase the book inspiring this event, purchase online through to our Bookshop.org affiliate page.

This event is supported by The Awesome Foundation and New Balance.

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