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Chicago Bears: Expert suggests trading Mitchell Trubisky for Derek Carr by Ryan Heckman

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The Chicago Blackhawks were sellers at the trade deadline. That gives us some things that we learned about them and their future.

The Chicago Blackhawks were sellers on February 24th’s official trade deadline. At 2 pm central standard time on that day, all trades across the NHL had to be finalized and there will be no more trades until the offseason. The Blackhawks clearly see themselves as a non-playoff team with the moves that they have made. If the were going to the playoffs, they probably would have kept the players that they traded away but it just wasn’t in the cards this year.

They were relatively quiet at first. They had players in trade rumors obviously, but there wasn’t any word of any deals being worked on throughout the final morning. That changed when they sent Erik Gustafsson to the Calgary Flames for some draft picks. Then they followed it up by sending Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights for Malcolm Subban, a draft pick, and a prospect. Those two moves declared the Hawks season as over in a lot of people’s minds.

Moving Lehner was the big one. He has been one of the best goalies in the NHL over the past few seasons. The Blackhawks weren’t good enough to take advantage of that fact so they dealt him to Vegas. Gustafsson had his flashes of brilliance but he probably wasn’t part of the future anyway. They probably should have traded him last summer but they waited too long and paid the price for it. Either way, there is a lot to digest for Blackhawks fans. These are the three biggest things we learned from this year’s trade deadline:

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Chicago Blackhawks: Three things we learned at trade deadline by Vincent Parise

Chicago Bears should inquire about Hayden Hurst by Patrick Sheldon

There was a recent piece published by a Chicago Bears expert recently which should excite the whole fanbase.

Stick with me here, because there is plenty of logic to the idea of Chicago Bears general manager trading for Derek Carr by way of Mitchell Trubisky. First of all, you need to know the backstory.

NBCS Chicago’s JJ Stankevitz published a piece on Monday which outlined a scenario in which Tom Brady could help lead the Bears to acquiring Carr. At the surface, it sounds crazy. But, check it out.

First of all, Stankevitz suggests that Brady takes his time with free agency. After all, this would be the first time he decided to explore the open market. Initially, names like Philip Rivers, Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater, Ryan Tannehill Dak Prescott and Marcus Mariota are signed by the 20th of March.

Then, he foresees the Patriots trading for a guy like Andy Dalton instead of leaving themselves high and dry. Hey, maybe New England drafts the future at the quarterback position in the upcoming draft while allowing Dalton to be their bridge.

At this stage, the Bears have already signed Case Keenum to a cheap deal worth around $5 million.

Brady is still without a job, and Carr is still a Raider — until the bombshell drops.

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Stankevitz then predicts Brady signs with Oakland, as has been rumored all along. For those not keeping track, the Raiders are reportedly set to offer Brady a deal worth $60 million over two years.

So, with Brady in Oakland and the rest of the formerly needy teams having signed their assumed starters, the Raiders don’t have much wiggle room in terms of dealing Carr.

What happens next? Pace decides to deal Trubisky, along with a couple of late-round picks, to Oakland in exchange for Carr.

This whole scenario seems extremely specific, and maybe even absurd. But, on the other hand, it’s a very realistic situation. It makes perfect sense that Brady would take his time throughout the first wave of free agency.

Think about it. Brady has nothing left to prove. He could easily go right back to New England, where he’s comfortable, and where he’s been his entire career. But, he takes his time — maybe, because he respects Jon Gruden enough to know he’d be willing to play for Oakland.

If Brady takes enough time and the rest of the quarterbacks are off the market, the Raiders will be forced to settle for a less-than-ideal trade involving Carr. The Bears rid themselves of Trubisky while only upping their salary about $9 million at the position.

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It’s a grand idea, isn’t it? Personally, I think Stankevitz is a genius. If he could whisper such a scenario in Pace’s ear within the next few days, I think he’d be doing us all a favor. Think about it: Carr and Keenum; while Trubisky is long gone. It sounds lovely.

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Chicago Bears: Expert suggests trading Mitchell Trubisky for Derek Carr by Ryan Heckman

Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Combine Week edition by William Martin

The Chicago Bears need to improve their tight end room and a good one may have just become available.

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bears will be looking to upgrade at the tight end position, and acquiring Hayden Hurst would be a home run. If he is truly available as a recent report suggests, then general manager Ryan Pace must pick up the phone and see what it would cost.

You may have missed the report yesterday, as it got lost in the shuffle of the first day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Most of the focus was on arm length, hand size, height, and weight, but Bears fans may have noticed a tweet suggesting the Baltimore Ravens tight end could be on the move.

A sports columnist with the Florida Times-Union named Eugene Frenette dropped an interesting tweet that did not seem to get picked up or otherwise gain traction.

Patriots, Jaguars exploring pre-draft trade for @Ravens TE Hayden Hurst, but whether it happens will depend on what draft capital teams r willing to part with. Hurst, who Jags we’re going to draft in 2018 ,told me 2 months ago he wants opportunity to catch more passes. Stay tuned

— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) February 24, 2020

The original tweet suggested both the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars were exploring a trade for the former first-round pick out of the University of South Carolina. As previously mentioned, the story did not seem to get picked up and as of yet, has not been independently verified by any of the national reporters (outside of WEEI in Boston), however, the tweet suggests Frenette has had previous conversations with Hurst.

If this is true, and Hurst is available, then the Bears should be willing to give up one of their second-round picks to make it happen.

First, it’s so difficult for a rookie tight end to make an impact, so if the team is expecting to make significant improvements to the position via the draft, it likely won’t have an effect next year. Second, the Bears could get a first-round talent, with two years of NFL experience with a second-round pick. That alone should be a no-brainer.

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In 2018 (his rookie year) he played in only 12 games, recording a mere 163 yards on 13 catches. However, it was an invaluable experience that helped him more than double those outputs in year two with 30 receptions and 349 receiving yards.

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He appears to be getting better each year and could be up for a breakout year in 2020. Because he was drafted in 2018, he is still on his rookie contract. This is great, in that it would allow the Bears to obtain a high quality experienced tight end for an incredibly affordable price — at least in terms of dollars. The downside to all of this is that it remains to be seen whether the Ravens would part with him for just a second-round pick. In any event, Pace will never know unless he picks up the phone.

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Chicago Bears should inquire about Hayden Hurst by Patrick Sheldon

Chicago Bears: Tight Ends to watch at NFL Scouting Combine by Usayd Koshul

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The sport that never really ends. The NFL season really does feel like a year-round experience, and that’s not necessarily a reference to the schedule changes. More so how this week’s Combine is yet another important date for everyone, including the Chicago Bears.

The Chicago Bears have such a critical week ahead of them. While that does include scouting out the best players in the “Underwear Olympics”, it also involves discussions with agents about pending free agents and the situation about how the team will tackle their quarterback room. The latter is a mortal lock be something that comes up in Ryan Pace’s combine interviews and if his faith in Mitchell Trubisky is wavering.

We can delve into free agents the team should look to keep or re-sign or discuss in length about what the quarterback room should look like this fall. But we’ll shelf that for the time being. Bear with me (no pun intended) and assume/observe the following in my particular scenario:

1. The Bears sign or trade for an established veteran option at quarterback. While this isn’t the shock of the century, there will be an extremely rare surplus of quarterbacks on the market in both draft and free agency. After the bigger dominos like Tom Brady, Ryan Tannehill, and Dak Prescott fall, the secondary market will light up in a big way. While it’s not a fail-proof plan, Ryan Pace has a golden opportunity to right the ship.
2. Fixing the tight end position is not a “draft/sign one guy and he solves everything” ordeal. This is going to be a group effort and adding Demetrius Harris is going to be one of several moves towards the goal of shoring up the position. Therefore, we shall assume Chicago will land one of Eric Ebron, Hunter Henry, Tyler Eifert, or any of the bargain veterans who are going to probably need to do a one-year prove-it deal.
3. As much as Pace loves trading around the draft, this is probably the first year where he’s going to need to be laissez-faire this time around. He has pushed his chips to the center of the pot time after time, betting on this roster and coaching staff over the last few years and the results have been mixed. Getting guys you really love or are high on are important and getting “your guy” is sometimes praised. But when the player does not pan out, you will unavoidably face backlash. So you will see zero trades here because it’s just not feasible with their current capital. A trade down is more likely to come draft week.

After the Combine, I’m sure a lot of what I write won’t be nearly as relevant and I fathom that we’ll all be so knee-deep in quarterback hand sizes or the time a lineman runs the 40 (or God forbid we get another D.K. Metcalf vs. “The Vaunted Three-Cone” debate redux). So let’s just get down to brass tacks.

Eight draft picks, eight more opportunities to put the Bears back into title contention. Let’s rock.

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As the Chicago Bears head to Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, what are some tight ends the team needs to keep an eye on?

The Chicago Bears need to figure out the tight end position this offseason. For a position that’s so critical to the success of the offense, 2019 proved that without a tight end, the offense cannot function.

The team has already made one move, signing veteran Demetrius Harris however there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. While Trey Burton and Adam Shaheen will compete with Harris for a roster spot, the Bears need to add even more competition to the position and send a message that nobody is safe.

When general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy in Indianapolis for the entire week, they’ll have a chance to get an extended look at some of the best tight ends in the 2020 NFL Draft.

With two second-round picks, the Bears have a chance to find an impact player at the position and get someone who can be a dynamic playmaker for the next four seasons at a cheap price.

While many would argue against using one of the Bears’ two second-round picks on a tight end, it’s necessary that the Bears use a high draft pick to push Shaheen and Burton, both of whom were considered to be the future at the position.

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What will help the Bears land a great starting tight end is a run on positions such as quarterback, cornerback, and wide receiver. All three positions are very deep this year meaning when the Bears are on the clock, they’ll likely be picking a guy who could have gone in the first-round in other NFL Drafts.

As the most intriguing week of the NFL offseason gets underway, what are some tight ends the Bears should keep an eye on? Let’s examine some names and find out.

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Chicago Bears: Tight Ends to watch at NFL Scouting Combine by Usayd Koshul

Chicago Bears’ general manager Ryan Pace met with the media today and made, perhaps his most definitive statement about Mitch Trubisky.

Following the end of the season, the Chicago Bears appeared firmly behind Mitchell Trubisky as their starter for the 2020 season. However, they were not prepared to commit to his fifth-year option at that time. Tuesday was the first opportunity since their end of the year press conference to hear from Ryan Pace, the Bears’ general manager. In his remarks, he made, what could be the most definitive statement about Mitch yet.

There appears to be a fundamental disconnect between what Ryan Pace is saying and what the Bears are actually doing. Despite having nearly two months to digest the season, and consider whether to give Mitch his fifth-year option, they are still not prepared to make that decision. Let that sink in for a moment. They have exactly one quarterback on the roster. He happens to be the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, whom the general manager traded up for because he absolutely had to have this guy. And yet, he’s still undecided whether he wants to give him his fifth-year option.

If you’re having trouble reconciling their staunch commitment to Mitch with their actions, you are certainly not alone. So why might they not be willing to commit to a fifth year?

The most obvious explanation is they don’t believe in Mitch. Despite what they’ve said, nothing would demonstrate their supposed “commitment” to Mitch like a fifth-year option. The fact that they haven’t speaks volumes. But it’s more than that. Not only did Pace state he’s not prepared to make that decision now, but that he would make that decision in May.

#Bears GM Ryan Pace said the team will decide whether to pick up the fifth-year option for Mitch Trubisky in May.

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) February 25, 2020

Hmmmm — what’s the significance of May? Could it perhaps be that it is after both free agency and the NFL Draft, and the time when Pace will know whether he has a more viable option on the roster? Likely.

Well, you may be thinking this is just how Pace operates, and his preference is to wait until the last minute to make these decisions. If so, how do you explain the fact that Pace told reporters they were picking up Leonard Floyd’s fifth-year option in January 2019? The explanation is quite simple — he was confident in Floyd’s future, but not Trubisky’s.

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Another possible explanation for their unwillingness to commit could be the uncertainty around the new collective bargaining agreement. However, there are two issues with that logic. First, Pace said himself today that the collective bargaining agreement will have no impact on the decision. Second, the rules for awarding fifth-year options to the 2017 draft class will not be impacted by the new collective bargaining agreement.

Consequently, if they picked up the option it would be at a cost of about $24 million. The fact that they’re not willing to commit that much money to Mitch says a lot. What says even more, though, is that the option is not guaranteed except for injury. So even if they picked up his option, they could always rescind it, absent injury. This makes their unwillingness to do so even more puzzling.

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Many fans might be unhappy with what they’ll perceive as a lack of real information from Pace, but rather than hanging on every word, focus on the actions — they’ll tell you a lot more.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC

Nazareth at St. Viator, 7:00

FOX VALLEY

Crystal Lake South at Crystal Lake Central, 7:00

NORTHERN LAKE COUNTY

Grayslake Central at Grant, 7:00

Lakes at Grayslake North, 7:00

Round Lake at North Chicago, 7:00

Wauconda at Antioch, 7:00

SOUTHLAND

Rich South at Crete-Monee, 4:30

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE EAST

Plainfield East at Joliet Central, 6:30

Plainfield South at Romeoville, 6:30

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE WEST

Oswego at Minooka, 6:30

Plainfield North at Yorkville, 6:30

West Aurora at Oswego East, 6:30

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE

Homewood-Flossmoor at Bolingbrook, 6:30

Sandburg at Lincoln-Way East, 6:30

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN RED

Bradley-Bourbonnais at Lincoln-Way West, 6:30

Lincoln-Way Central at Stagg, 6:30

NON CONFERENCE

Andrew at Oak Forest, 6:30

Bowen at Brother Rice, 5:30

Dixon at Sandwich, 6:45

Fenwick at Taft, 6:00

Goode at Amundsen, 5:00

Hampshire at Elgin, 7:00

HmS Resource Center at Portage Christian (IN), 6:3

IMSA at Kaneland, 7:00

Marian Catholic at Richards, 7:00

St. Ignatius at Jones, 5:00

St. Patrick at Northside, 6:30

Steinmetz at Lane, 5:00

Streator at Morris, 7:00

Sycamore at Harvard, 7:00

Thornton at St. Laurence, 7:00

Thornton Fr. South at Calumet Tech (IN), 7:00

UIC at Kennedy, 6:30

Woodstock North at McHenry, 7:00

CENTRAL SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS

Glenbrook North at Highland Park, 7:00

Evanston at Maine East, 7:30

Maine South at Maine West, 7:00

New Trier at Vernon Hills, 7:00

Niles West at Deerfield, 7:30

MID SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS

Hersey at Palatine, 7:30

Elk Grove at Conant, 7:30

Prospect at Fremd, 7:30

Rolling Meadows at Barrington, 7:30

Wheeling at Hoffman Estates, 7:30

WEST SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS

Oak Park-River Forest at Morton, 6:30

Hinsdale Central at Proviso East, 6:00

Downers Grove North at Downers Grove South, 6:

Lyons at Willowbrook, 6:00

Glenbard West at Leyden, 6:30

Proviso West at Addison Trail, 7:00

Class 1A state tournament

HARVEST CHRISTIAN SECTIONAL

Christian Liberty

Ida Crown vs. Acero-Cruz, 6:00

Beacon vs. Waldorf, 7:30

Walther Christian

Austin vs. Providence-St. Mel, 6:00

Walther Christian vs. CICS-Quest, 7:30

Aurora Christian

Mooseheart vs. Islamic Foundation, 6:00

Collins vs. Air Force, 7:30

Westminster Christian

Harvest Christian vs. Lycee Francais, 6:00

North Shore vs. Westminster Christian, 7:30

RIVER RIDGE SECTIONAL

Polo

Pecatonica vs. Amboy, 6:00

LaMoille-Ohio vs. Ashton-Franklin Center, 7:30

Christian Life

Christian Life vs. Alden-Hebron, 6:00

Earlville vs. Hiawatha, 7:30

SCHLARMAN SECTIONAL

Lexington

St. Anne vs. Calvary Christian, 6:00

LeRoy vs. Cornerstone Christian, 7:30

Iroquois West

Cissna Park vs. Donovan, 6:00

Milford vs. Fisher, 7:30

OTTAWA MARQUETTE SECTIONAL

Putnam County

Gardner-So. Wilmington vs. DePue, 6:00

St. Bede vs. Midland, 7:30

Harper

Richards (Chgo) vs. Excel-South Shore, 6:00

Excel-Englewood vs. Little Black Pearl, 7:30

St. Francis de Sales

Grant Park vs. Chicago Collegiate, 6:00

St. Francis de Sales vs. Foundations Prep, 7:30

Somonauk

Dwight vs. Woodland, 6:00

Newark vs. Parkview Christian, 7:30

Class 2A state tournament

CARVER SECTIONAL

King

King vs. DuSable, 6:00

University High vs. Acero-Soto, 7:30

Corliss

Longwood vs. Baker, 6:00

Harlan vs. EPIC, 7:30

Julian

Chicago Christian vs. Julian, 7:00

Dyett

Dyett vs. ACE Amandla, 7:00

MARSHALL SECTIONAL

Dunbar

Dunbar vs. Urban Prep-Bronzeville, 7:00

Christ the King

Clark vs. Phoenix, 7:00

Orr

Orr vs. Rowe-Clark, 7:00

Francis Parker

Francis Parker d. Golder, FFT

Latin vs. Noble Street, 7:30

GENOA-KINGSTON SECTIONAL

St. Joseph

Timorthy Christian vs. Montini, 7:00

Aurora Central

Marengo vs. Aurora Central, 7:00

Rockford Lutheran

Rockford Lutheran vs. Marian Central, 7:00

PRINCETON SECTIONAL

Winnebago

El Paso-Gridley vs. Mendota, 6:00

Hall vs. Byron, 7:30

PONTIAC SECTIONAL

Coal City

Coal City vs. Wilmington, 7:00

Manteno

Manteno vs. Peotone, 6:00

Herscher vs. Momence, 7:30

Paxton-Buckley-Loda

Paxton-Buckley Loda vs. Watseka, 7:00

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The Bacontopia You’ve Always Dreamed Of

From humble beginnings to nationally renowned, the annual Baconfest earns the title as one of the most prestigious eatery festivals in the world. Celebrating everyone’s favorite breakfast item in a satisfyingly unique way, Baconfest gathers top chefs and reputable restaurants in Chi-town to carefully curate exquisite dishes, bacon being its prized centerpiece. For the past years, hundreds flocked to the savory smell of crispy cuisine to sample novel treats and sip boozy bacon-inspired cocktails, all for a great cause too!

First Off: Da Best Fest

This year’s annual Baconfest is switching it up a bit with the debut of the first-ever Da Best Fest, beginning on Friday, April 17, 2020, from 6 pm-10 pm at the UIC Dorin Forum (725 W Roosevelt). Instead of solely bacon-driven dishes, Da Best Fest will feature a wholly diverse landscape of Chicago’s favorite dishes, from Italian beef, hot dogs, pizza, and flaming saganaki, to jibaritos, aquarium-smoked rib tips, chicken Vesuvio, shrimp de Jonghe, malort, and more.

“Da Best Fest was born out of a love of Chicago’s home-grown cuisine and its distinctive neighborhoods,” said Seth Zurer, Co-Founder of Da Best Fest & Baconfest. “The fest will be a fantastic mix of classic takes and intriguing interpretations. It will be a great introduction to those not familiar with some of these canonical dishes, like The Mother-In-Law or Sweet Steak Sandwich. I hope to see some truly unique creations that take these beloved bites and turn them inside out to blow everyone’s minds. Da Best Fest will be a consumable love letter to Chicago and all of its delicious parts.”

Chicagoans will get the opportunity to explore over 40 chef-crafted samples from exhibitors. Each ticket type includes seven drink tickets accessible to a wide variety of beers, wines, and cocktails.

General Admission: 7:00 PM -10: 00 PM: $75 + fees
VIP Tickets: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: $130 + fees

The Baconfest

Following that Friday, the Bacon Fest will promptly begin on Saturday, April 18. This year, the fest reigns in two sessions. Sessions are Saturday lunch, from 11 am – 12 pm (VIP Hour) and 12 – 3 pm (General Admission) to Saturday dinner, from 6 – 7 pm (VIP Hour) and 7 – 10 pm (General Admission).

Proceeds go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which feeds the hungry in the Chicagoland area. So far, the annual fest has succeeded in generating over $480,000 in charity! Last year, Baconfest debuted some exciting bacon dishes such as the Bacon Chicken Lollipop, curated by Kitty O’Sheas, and of course, the Baconfest-exclusive Bacon-Katsu Ramen made by Mike Satinover. This year, we can only fathom what the Baconfest has in store for us! Check below for admission details and get your ticket while you still can!

Saturday Lunch – April 18 (PRESENTED BY JEWEL-OSCO)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIP Hour
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM General Admission

Saturday Dinner – April 18
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM VIP Hour
7:00 PM -10:00 PM General Admission

If looking for the best of both worlds, discount bundles for both Baconfest and Da Best Fest are available. 

General Admission Bundles – $140 + fees: save $20 and get GA tickets to Da Best Fest and Baconfest Saturday Dinner

VIP Bundles – $240 + fees: save $50 and get VIP tickets to Da Best Fest and Baconfest Saturday Dinner

Lineup

Friday: Da Best Fest Lineup

Participating Restaurants (as of 2/11/2020) – Roster subject to change without notice.

676 Restaurant & Bar – Dominique LeBlanc Beers
Bangers & Lace – Evanston 
Berger Station – Ivan Gonzalez
Black Dog Gelato – Jess Oloroso
Cantina Laredo – Daniel Espinoza
Chicago Chop House – Martin Martinez
Cooking Skills Academy – Paul Guerrero
Four Star Artisan – Kurt Guzowski and Thomas Rice
Goose Island Brewpub – Henry Pariser
Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar – Guy Meikle
Hermosa – Ethan Eang Lim
Jim’s Original Inc – Betty Domagala
Labriola Chicago – Tim Donohoe
Le Bouchon – Oliver Poilevey
Links Taproom – Josh Bushnick
Mesler Kitchen – Matthew Cappellini
Michael Jordan’s Steak House – Craig Couper
Orso’s Restaurant
Osteria Bigolaro – Anthony Gargano
Phillipe C’est Bon – Phillipe Sobon
Pinstripes – Juan Gonzalez
Spacca Napoli – Jonathan Goldsmith
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee – Susan Barnett
State and Lake Chicago Tavern – Nathan Sears
The Broken Barrel Bar – Bryant Anderson
The Duck Inn – Kevin Hickey
The Heritage – Nariba Shepherd
The Royal Grocer & Co. – Shane Graybeal
Victory Tap Chicago – Joseph Farina
World of Whirlpool – Luke Creagan
XO Marshmallow – Melissa Humphrey

Saturday: Baconfest Lineup

Saturday Dinner | 6 – 10 pm

312Chicago – Luca Corazzina
Amazing Edibles Catering – Eric Halvorsen
Asadito Taco – Nick Bajal — NEW FOR 2020
Bangers & Lace – Evanston
Bar Roma – Fred Ramos
Bar Takito – Juan Barrajas
Batter & Berries – Ken Polk
Berger Station – Ivan Gonzalez — NEW FOR 2020
Cafe ba ba Reeba! – Eric Jorgensen
Carnivore – Erik Williams
CheSa’s Gluten Free Food Truck – Chesaree Rollins
Chicago Q
City Barbeque
Copper Fox Gastropub – Cortney Pierce
CRĪO Bar and Restaurant – Luis Guzman
Edzo’s Burger Shop
Fire Thyme – Jamie Bisioulis
Flo Cafe & Bar – Leonard Sanchez
Gale Street Inn – Geoff Silverwood — NEW FOR 2020
Good Measure – Matthew Troost
Goose Island Brewpub – Henry Pariser
Imperial Lamian – Victor Chong
Izakaya Mita – Brian Mita — NEW FOR 2020
Naansense – Hiran Patel
Rack House Kitchen & Tavern – Bryant Anderson
SafeHouse — NEW FOR 2020
The Bageler’s Coffeehouse – Jotam Torres — NEW FOR 2020
The Florentine – Zachery Walrath
The Grill On The Alley – Ozzy Amelotti
The Grillroom Chophouse and Winebar
The Roaming Hog – Eddie Aguilar
Three Floyds Brewpub – Pat Niebling
Torali Italian-Steak – Franco Diaz — NEW FOR 2020
Townhouse Restaurant & Wine Bar
XO Marshmallow – Melissa Humphrey
ZED451 – Joe Rosetti

Featured Image Credit: Baconfest Instagram

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