David Knoell, left, and Stephanie Strood, both of Forest Park, sample one of the chilis. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
David Knoell, left, and Stephanie Strood, both of Forest Park, sample one of the chilis. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Members of Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames band perform. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Dan Kunkel, of Wheaton, pours a sample for attendees. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Pauline Sharp, right, of Oak Park, talks about her recipe. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer
Chris Chin scoops up a sample of chili on Saturday, Sept. 30, during the 2nd annual Chili and Beer Fest at the Park District of Forest Park. | Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer