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Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Suburban Queen of Hearts raffle is now over a million dollars
Each Wednesday at a sports bar and grill called “At the Office” in Crestwood, there’s a drawing in the Queen of Hearts raffle that raises money for Park Lawn, which serves people with developmental disabilities.
Little Italian Pizza in Naperville celebrates its 50th anniversary
Little Italian Pizza is in the know when it comes to dough. The restaurant, located at 373 East Bailey Rd., The post Little Italian Pizza in Naperville celebrates its 50th anniversary appeared first on NCTV17.
Alsip Restaurant offers 75% off meals, towing company volunteers trucks to help south suburbs after storms
Two days after severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Chicagoland leaving destruction in their wake, a suburban business owner is stepping up to the plate to help his local residents who were hit hardest during the storms. Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Blue Island and Jerk 48 in Alsip, put his W&W trucks […]
Are Elephants Coming Back to Brookfield Zoo?!
You may remember a time not too long ago where you could see majestic elephants roaming around the pachyderm house at Brookfield Zoo. For about 75 years starting with Ziggy, elephants of all kinds called Brookfield home, but after some ups and downs, in 2010 the last last elephant was moved to a zoo in California. Brookfield Zoo hasn’t had an elephant since. Lincoln Park Zoo hasn’t had one since 2005 and likely never will given how small it is.
Saturday, July 20 | “I Love The 90’s” Tour Plays RiverEdge In Aurora
Put away your Tamagotchis and your Palm Pilots, because it’s time to dance to the hits of the ‘90s. The “I Love The 90’s” Tour comes to RiverEdge Park in Aurora this Saturday at 8:00pm. The show will include a pre-show opener kicking off the...
Benefit Concert Planned to Help Illinois Rock Museum Recover From Storm Damage
The storm that ripped through the Joliet area on Sunday morning damaged quite a few buildings in downtown Joliet, including the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum. The huge guitar statue on the fascade — dubbed Gigantar — was not damaged, but the roof was, which has also led to some water damage on the top floor. Thankfully, none of the exhibits were affected, but the costs are adding up to fix the building.
Celebrate Italian heritage with the Amici Club
Amici Club is a social organization for anyone wishing to enhance their appreciation of Italian heritage and culture. The club was founded by Maria Mastrolanardo, who moved with her family to Naperville in 2004 from an Italian neighborhood in Chicago. Disappointed that she could not find stores that sold the Italian foods she was used to, Maria posted a notice in a local restaurant asking others with the same problem to meet for lunch.
Riot Fest Details 2024 Single Day Band Lineup
Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival, has detailed its 2024 daily lineup, shuttle service, and more. This year's festival will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22nd, featuring 90+ bands over 3-days, and will feature RiotLand, an immersive "Choose Your Own Adventure" world that promises to elevate the festival experience to new heights. Riot Fest, while reluctant to leave its longtime home in Chicago, made the difficult decision to relocate due to issues with the Park District, which paved the way for RiotLand, a 3-day version of which will be explorable on the Riot Fest website starting tomorrow. Fans can double tap their way through the various locations in this punk rock town.
Pet pic of the week
This orange boy is from the streets and is ready to settle down into being a housecat. Martino loves to curl up in your lap and will sometimes even give you kisses on your nose! He seems to be indifferent to other cats, but he does not like dogs. His favorite pastime is looking out the window and reminiscing about his time living outdoors, so he would probably love a catio or leash training. Martino is 2 years old, microchipped, neutered and fully vaccinated. He is approved for children 10+ and his adoption fee is $75. If you would like to give him a chance at a new life, visit him at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630. (photo provided)
New playground opens at Ronald McDonald House near suburban hospital
The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood debuted a new playground this week, made possible by a family who stayed at the house in 1999. “Our son was airlifted to Loyola 25 years ago, this month actually, for a life threatening infection. And we stayed here which allowed us to be close to him,” Gina Wilch told NBC Chicago.
First Line Friday (week 403): Husband Auditions
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m delighted to feature the first line of Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong! I LOVED this book (you can read my review here) and its hilarity, heart, faith, friendship, and super swooniliciousness. I am so excited that Angela will be at this year’s JustRead Rendezvous – an author/reader event that will take place in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday, November 15th. More details below – I’d love to see you there!
We all scream for ice cream!
July is National Ice Cream Month. What better way to celebrate than to enjoy some of the frozen treats available right here in Hinsdale?. A creamy homemade vanilla soft serve swirled with a delicious fruit sorbet takes ice cream to the next level at Vistro Prime. "Right now we have...
The Muny Announces Full Cast and Design Team for Premiere of ‘Waitress’
ST. LOUIS — The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for Waitress, the fifth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 30-Aug. 5 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical’s Muny and Midwest regional premiere. “We...
Renovations Completed on Taproom at Historic Karl Vogt Building
Urban Innovations recently completed renovations and an expansion of the historic Karl Vogt Building at 6811 Hickory Street in downtown Tinley Park. The four-story, 7,835-square-foot former apartment building, built in 1872, is now home to The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews. The building was added to the National Register...
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