WORLD CHILI COOK-OFF BEGINS IN RENO! The International Chili Society is bringing the World Championship Chili Cook-off back to Northern Nevada. It’s been about 12 years since the finals were held here in Reno. Grand Sierra Resort will host the event running Friday through Sunday, and Carol Hancock with the event says there’s some big money up for grabs. Come out Friday for the Fire Station Chili Challenge, and see who wins the competition between local fire stations. Judging for the firefighters is Friday night, and the losing team gets a cooking lesson from GSR chefs. For more info on the cook-off, log onto chilicookoff.com.