Crest Hill
FOOD & DRINK
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL. We delve into three of the best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co., Nature’s Best Cafe, and Kogii Kogii Express. Naperville, Illinois, is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, particularly when it comes to hidden gems. They are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Naperville.
Storm Damage Temporarily Closes Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Opens Pop-Up Office Nearby
After receiving extensive storm damage this past weekend, the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Rt. 66 in Joliet has temporarily closed while repairs are being made. The museum staff has opened a pop-up location near the museum at the University of St. Francis Art Gallery located at 25 East Van Buren Street, in downtown Joliet. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The museum’s office phone number remains the same at 815-927-1540.
'It's a neighborhoody store': Local Mom-and-pop children's shoe shop marking 90 special years
Gotskind’s Shoes and Clothing opened in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side in 1934. It eventually moved to Oak Park and then opened in Oakbrook Terrace and downtown Naperville, the only store that remains.
Friday, July 19 | Naper Settlement “Naper Nights” Presents The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
As part of its annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series, Naper Settlement presents The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute on Friday, July 19, preceded by an homage to country music by the ever-popular Hillbilly Rockstarz. The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high energy show out of Nashville,...
Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair adds “character” to Naperville
A pop of color and craft washed over the Water Street District in downtown Naperville on Sunday, July 14, with The post Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair adds “character” to Naperville appeared first on NCTV17.
“Million Dollar Quartet” ( Aurora)
***** The city of Aurora has completed the theater trifecta for Illinois. Yes, they have seen the Paramount Theatre open yet a third venue bringing great theater to the community. In addition to the Paramount Theatre and the Copley Theatre, they have now converted what was an Italian restaurant into a very intimate space called the Stolp Island Theatre where they are rocking the downtown of Aurora with their production of “Million Dollar Quartet ( inspired by an actual event).
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!
Photo Gallery: Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert 7/18/2024
The Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series continued at Central Park on Thursday, July 18, with a tribute of John Philip Sousa – Traveling the USA with SoUSA. The Naperville Municipal Band is led by Conductor and Music Director Emily Binder. Associate Director is Bill Jastrow. Concert goers enjoy the narrative of emcee Steve Lord.
Comings & Goings: Portillo’s coming to Orland Park
After the Orland Park Village Board voted Monday night to allow for a special use program, it set the wheels in motion for a Portillo’s Hot Dogs drive through to be built at 20 Orland Square Drive, the site of the shuttered Denny’s. It will be a 3,305-foot...
Explore This Stunning Botanical Garden In Illinois With Enormous Whimsical Sculptures
Located in the serene suburb of Lisle, Illinois, The Morton Arboretum stands as a premier destination for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts. Spanning over 1,700 acres, this expansive botanical garden isn’t just a feast for the eyes with its lush landscapes and diverse plant collections. It also features massive,...
Palos Park encourages residents to unplug
The Village of Palos Park encouraged residents to unplug their devices for a day at part of Unplug Illinois on Saturday, July 13. The day is a state-wide effort, started in 2014, to encourage everyone to “plug into” the amazing recreational opportunities offered by local park and recreation agencies. The Village of Palos Park participated for the second year in a row on Saturday, July 13, with a creative artmaking activity under the Village Green Gazebo, 8901 W. 123rd Street.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.