Chili and football: the two things go together like...well, chili and football!

Opportunity Knocks presents its fifth annual Chili Cook-off and Raffle, from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Healy's Westside, 7321 Madison St. in Forest Park.

Football fans can enjoy a steaming bowl chili made by local cooks and the NFC Championship Game, between the Atlanta Falcolns and the San Francisco 49ers, which starts at 2 p.m.

A total of 26 chili cooks have registered this year and three local celebrity chefs are ready to judge the contest.

This year's judges include:

• Jeff Mauro: host of Food Network's Emmy-nominated television show Sandwich King and $24 in 24. 
• Brendan O'Connor: owner of Big Guys in Berwyn.
• Steve Skrine: owner and grill master at Skrine Chops.

A donation of $20 gets you a sampling of the area's finest chili, appetizers and dessert. For $10 folks have a chance to win a one-week all inclusive vacation to the Dominican Republic, a 16gb iPad Mini, or two Chicago Bulls 100 level tickets.

This event benefits the Warriors at OK, a non-profit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities in the Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

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