
Tracy Butler
Meteorologist at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)
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3 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tracy Butler
LOCKPORT (WLS) -- The sound of howling wolf or a hungry tiger isn't out of the norm for the neighbors who live in near the Big Run Wolf Ranch. The federally licensed non-profit education facility that specializes in North American wildlife sits at the end of Farrel Road in a residential area in Lockport. About 16 rescued wildlife animals live on a farm, seven of which are considered seniors. Rainah Runty manages the farm that her father has owned for about 39 years.
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Mar 5, 2025 |
abc7chicago.com | Tracy Butler
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Students at Loyola University Chicago are using sustainable practices that allow them to grow their own fresh produce right on campus - all year long. "Today we're making a winter salad and in the salad we use lettuce that we produced ourselves, and also onions that we harvested in the fall that we had for storage," said Isabella Rodriguez. "We also used other winter produce items like sweet potato and beets," said Gabby Fuque.
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Feb 13, 2025 |
abc7chicago.com | Tracy Butler
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7's Tracy Butler cooked up a storm for Valentine's Day with Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. The upscale dining destination is located at Rush and Grand in the Loop. It's famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie. Executive Chef Justin Diglia joined ABC7 to share their Colossal Lump Crab Cake recipe. The following recipe makes about 8 crab cakes. 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning1 tsp. lemon juice1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest1/4 tsp. white pepper3 whole eggs2 tsp.
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Jan 16, 2025 |
abc7chicago.com | Tracy Butler
ByTracy ButlerThursday, January 16, 2025 6:23PMCHICAGO (WLS) -- Bar Parisette shared their recipe for poached Scottish Salmon with verjus cream on Cooking up a Storm. The restaurant is located at 2829 W Armitage Ave in the Logan Square neighborhood. Executive Chef Madalyn Durrant from Bar Parisette joined ABC7's Tracy Butler to cook up a storm. To learn more about the restaurant click here. Cooking Up A StormTop Stories
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Nov 27, 2024 |
abc7chicago.com | Tracy Butler
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The smell of pine wafts through the air of the Southside Blooms flower shop in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. Teens and young adults are working in shifts, shaping and assembling dozens of Christmas wreaths. This is the second year that the non-profit farm-to-vase florist is offering and delivering the eco-friendly wreaths.
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