Illinois Tech Dining is pleased to welcome Chef Willie Newsome as the new Campus Executive Chef for Chartwells at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Chef Willie brings nearly two decades of experience in collegiate dining, culinary operations, catering, and athletic dining programs. A Chicago native, he earned a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida, and has built a career focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences while developing strong, high-performing teams.

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On Wednesday, March 25, ChiByrd, from our local partner Foodville, took over the Absurd Bird station on campus, offering students and faculty a chance to sample its signature menu items and learn more about the ChiByrd concept. The one-day takeover served as a test run to gauge interest and collect feedback from the Illinois Tech community before considering ChiByrd as a permanent dining option.

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