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Windy City Sweets hits Hollywood: Academy Awards treats unveiled: As the 96th Annual Academy Awards approach, John Manchester, the confectioner behind Chicago’s beloved sweet haven, Windy City Sweets, is set to delight Hollywood’s brightest stars with his delectable creations. … read more

Chicago’s Windy City Sweets will have products in Oscars gift bags: The shop on Broadway put on serious work to make sure celebs could snack on their sweets. … read more

Windy City Sweets to be featured at the Academy Awards: John (The Candy Man) Manchester of Windy City Sweets joins Steve Dale in studio to deliver a bag of goodies, the same gifts that Academy Award nominees will find in their swag bags this year! … read more

The best chocolate shops and candy stores in Chicago: Chicago's best candy stores have everything from old-school treats to international candy and eclectic truffles. Are you more of a chocolate person, or do you prefer gummies? How about licorice, or tins of toffee, or slabs of handmade fudge? Whatever your candy preference, you're bound to find a match among the div … read more

Best Candy Stores in Chicago and the Suburbs: Get ready for a sugar rush with these sweet Chicago shops! Windy City Sweets Address: 3308 N. Broadway, Chicago This classic candy shop sells homemade fudge, ice cream, colorful confections and gift baskets. Try the “Windy City Sweet Sampler” which includes a little bit of everything – s’more, English toffee, chocolate … read more