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Health officials close lakes as potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms could harm people, pets
Those looking to take a dip in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin before summer ends might be disappointed.Wisconsin health officials found pockets of blue-green algae "blooms" in the lake. Illinois health officials were out Thursday testing the water at lakes in north suburban counties.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe algae can produce toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans and animals. To reduce the risk to the public, health officials have closed some beaches.ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler spoke Gina Laliberte with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss the potential risks of being in the water...
Beloved Elk Grove Village restaurant to close after 40 years
A beloved Elk Grove Village institution will soon shutter after more than 40 years in business, leaving customers in mourning and the owners wondering what is next. Munchie’s Pizza has been in business for decades, but it will soon close its doors after it was purchased by village officials late last year.
Earlybird Club allows women to bust out dance moves, go home at a reasonable hour
A new business aims to let women of a certain age enjoy the club scene – without the late-night hours or men. Baginski came up with the idea after lamenting that she didn’t go dancing anymore because she needed to get up early.
Travel Back in Time at This Classic Illinois Diner Where a Train Delivers Your Meal
When you visit this diner it's like stepping back in time. What is it exactly that makes a restaurant a diner? Well according to Delighted Cooking, a diner is a place that typically specializes in American fare, and offers seating at tables, and a communal counter. Diners date all the...
Now we feast: Rick Bayless’ Tortazo opens in Old Orchard Mall
Frontera Fresco, one of Old Orchard Mall’s popular Mexican restaurants, closed over five years ago. But as business continues to boom in Skokie, more restaurants have reason to open up in this large village. That includes the restaurants of famous Chicago chef Rick Bayless with the opening of “Tortazo,” which sits where Frontera Fresco, another one of his creations, used to stand.
Storytelling Returns to the Art Center Highland Park in September
Short Story Theatre will present an evening of five warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday September 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd. in Highland Park. Tickets are $15. Riverwoods resident Mike Lubow tells a story with advice for introverts forced...
Out of Space music festival attracted larger crowds at Skokie venue, boosted businesses
The tunes of Thee Sacred Souls, Courtney Barnett, and Guster have long left the music festival Out of Space, held in Skokie in late July, but the village’s economic development commission found that two days of the three-day festival had a higher turnout at its temporary home in Skokie than the festival’s home in Evanston. Around 9,000 people attended the three-day music festival from July ...
Celebrate Fall and Stock Up on Bulbs at Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual Fall Festival & Bulb Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 4 through 6. The event kicks off with a members-only sale on October 4, followed by public access on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can choose from more than 200 varieties of bulbs, including daffodils, tulips, alliums and other specialty bulbs, all freshly shipped from Holland. The sale also includes hyacinths, peonies and amaryllis to ensure a vibrant spring garden.
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Running time is 2 hours, 40 minutes including...
The first Evanston Folk Festival embraces conversation and diversity in folk music
With three stages of live music, a conversation tent, and lakefront views, the inaugural Evanston Folk Festival aspires to be more than a conventional music fest. Jake Samuels, organizer of the festival and director of music at beloved Evanston venue SPACE, tells me that the two-day event is the manifestation of a long-held dream of a songwriter-driven outdoor festival that champions the sort of eclectic vision of folk music presented at SPACE.
Endangered Celebrity Shorebird Arrives in NC for the Winter
As the first wave of fall migrants arrived on the North Carolina coast this month, Audubon biologists got a brief glimpse of a celebrity shorebird at Masonboro Inlet. Blaze, a hand-reared Piping Plover from Waukegan, Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan, is back for the second year in a row at the inlet, which is monitored regularly by Audubon staff.
Who are your VV Viking Voices?
“Gooooooooood morning Vikings! It’s Johnny, Nic, Olivia, and Ruby, and we are your VV Viking voice!” These 4 enthusiastic students read off announcements and emcee assemblies and other school events. But who exactly are your VV Viking Voices?. Johnny Chamoun, senior. Why did you decide to audition for...
The 6 Best Comedy Clubs To Get Your Laugh On In Illinois
A great night out for dates, hanging with friends, or spending time with family is going to a comedy show, and here are the six best clubs in Illinois. One of my favorite things to do on a night out is going to see live shows. There's nothing like going to see one of your favorite comedians perform in an old-school comedy club. It's definitely a one-of-a-kind experience.
Kayle’s quinceañera: Princess for a day
“The quinceañera is about becoming a young lady, a little girl becoming a teenager,” said Paty Soto, whose daughter, Kayle, recently celebrated the quinceañera Soto helped put together. “It’s something that I wanted to do for her since she was a little baby,” she said.
ETHS parents quote students: Long lunch lines and limited food choices
As the school year has kicked off at Evanston Township High School, parents have raised concerns over the length of lines, crowding and availability of food for students in cafeterias. On Wednesday evening Kim Minestra, ETHS director of nutritional services, and Kendra Williams, the school’s chief financial officer, met with...
Cilantro Taco Grill Signs Lease for Chicago Franchise Location
August 29, 2024 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO, IL - Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open another Chicagoland location in Wheeling. Franchisee Roberto Sanchez has secured a prime spot at 749 N. Milwaukee Ave, near The Westin Chicago North Shore and Starbucks. Roberto Sanchez, a long-time customer turned franchisee, expressed...
Celebrate Unity at the Soul of the Feminine Retreat
Certified and experienced retreat leaders Faith Curtis and Christine Moses will host the Fall Retreat to Celebrate the Soul of the Feminine from noon on September 20 to 5 p.m. on September 22 at the Illinois Beach Hotel, in Zion. The retreat offers participants an opportunity to shift their focus away from negative messages and focus instead on unity, love and compassion, and embrace positive energy along the shores of Lake Michigan while exploring the joy of the sacred feminine.
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