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Did you know that 1 in 68 children are born with autism in the US? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability impacting hundreds of families within our community on a daily basis. There is currently no cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder, but increasing research shows that early detection and high quality early intervention help children with autism overcome many obstacles.

What is Good Food? Chicagoans not only embrace local and sustainable food, but they also want to know as much about where their food comes from as possible. This is the idea behind the Good Food Movement, which Chicago is celebrating this weekend! Local chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and consumers will come together to discuss the ever-popular topic of food at The Good Food Festival & Conference, the Midwest’s largest local & sustainable food trade show.

In a couple of weeks, one of the most exciting events in Chicago is going to be held and for a great cause. The Junior Council will be hosting their 28th Annual Snowball, a black tie event hosting 2,000 young professionals for a night of dancing, drinking, eating and socializing while raising money for the Infectious Disease Clinic at the children's hospital. It's a great opportunity for networking, making new friends and supporting a cause that will give kids a chance at life when they may not have had one before. We promise this is a night you will NOT forget!

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is announcing the four nominees in each of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence 13 categories. New to the Awards this year is the category of Best Ethnic Restaurant and a culinary achievement award chosen by the Jean Banchet Panel.

Calling all foodies! Love Chicago’s food scene? Well prepare your taste buds, for the 9th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week (January 22-February 4th, 2016).

My name is Jon Landan (Some of you may know me as one of The Landan Twins) & I just wanted to share with you a fun party that my friends & I have been throwing for the past 16 years. A group of us always got together on Xmas-Eve before we celebrated Christmas or Hanukah with our families in Chicago.

Get ready to meltdown! Prepare to sink your teeth into grilled cheese perfection. December 12th The Grilled Cheese Meltdown is taking place at Chop Shop. The top chefs of the classic cheese sandwich are coming together to see who can take the cake ( or should I say cheese?).

Calling all Chicago foodies!!! My name is Randell Golman, I am 28 years old and just recently moved back home to the best city (Chicago obviously) after four years in New York City where I was producing television shows for VH1. I am helping promote a very exciting night in Chicago devoted to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, while enjoying bites from some of Chicago’s award winning restaurants and sipping on cocktails from the best mixologists in town.

Calling all noodle and cheese enthusiast! Forget the Kraft mac and cheese, this fest will change everything you know about the beloved dairy and carb combo. Come down to the UIC Forum and experience Mac and Cheese on a new level.

The past two years have been full of changes, but around this time of year it’s always nice to remember Charles with close friends, family and ongoing supporters – like Emeril. Chef Emeril Lagasse is a...