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Fastest-Growing Illinois Place Has Italian Food, Bowling & Bocce?
This will not be surprising to you even a little bit, but I've never been considered trendy. That means there's something I do not have in common with an Illinois place that is one of the fastest-growing in America as they combine Italian food, bowling and bocce ball into one experience.
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.
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens July 14 – July 20/Ahorro en la caja registradora: Dollar General y Walgreens del 14 al 20 de julio
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as Walgreens, Jewel, Aldi, and Dollar General. Her lists and links for coupons will help you stretch your shopping dollars and keep your money local as well. The West Chicago Voice will publish her lists once or twice a week depending on the sale dates at each store. We invite you to submit your comments or questions or your own local couponing tips below. Being a seasoned coupon advocate, she knows a good deal when she sees it, her lists will include these deals with the goal of helping you to save as well.
Brown Bag Seafood Company serves up fresh fish fast
Fresh, fast, and affordable seafood in the Midwest? It’s possible at Brown Bag Seafood Company. Started by owner Donna Lee in 2014, the concept was fresh fish served hot off the grill – in a paper bag. No white tablecloth is needed. “Brown Bag for me is just...
Saturday, July 20 | West Chicago Taco & Art Fest
The West Chicago Park District’s annual Taco & Art Fest will be held on July 20 starting at 3:00pm at the Arc Center in Reed- Keppler Park. Bring your friends and family to this fun outdoor event filled with food, music, and art. Enjoy musical performances from Mariachi Michoacana,...
Walgreens introduces Nice! For You brand
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is launching Nice! For You, a new tier of its popular owned grocery brand, Nice!, to help customers find food choices that help support their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Nice! launched in 2011 and offers a range of everyday food and beverage products at an incredible value.
Le Chocolat du Bouchard offers a full chocolate experience
Opened in 2004, Le Chocolat du Bouchard began with indulgent chocolate and sweet patisserie. Owner Cathy Bouchard sat down with Katie Wood of the Downtown Naperville Alliance for another segment of Around Downtown on 630 Naperville. “I was a chocoholic my whole life, like everybody,” says Bouchard. The chocolate shop...
New shaved-ice food truck will be cooling off the western suburbs
What began as a second-hand plumber’s truck and a need to make use of extra ice and free time, Cool Truck Treats, a shaved-ice food truck, is now a new West side business. Cool Truck Treats, by way of Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures, is a mobile food-truck with a menu full of frozen treats and shaved-ice delights. The truck mainly operates in the Oak Park and Forest Park area, bringing its cool treats to block parties, community events, and private festivities.
Master Balloon Artist Jesus Tejada Inspires at Local Studio : Business Spotlight Cool Party Balloons / Muy Cool Party
This past week,, West Chicago’s local studio, Muy Cool Party Balloons, had the privilege of hosting a master class led by renowned balloon artist Jesus Tejada. Known worldwide for his extraordinary balloon creations showcased on Instagram under the handle @blugardin, Jesus Tejada transformed the studio into a vibrant center of creativity.
Big Week | July 17 – 24
From building nests to using tools, Kim White stops by to teach us about how intelligent our feathered friends truly are. She’ll also bring along a couple of those feathered friends to interact with. Register at https://tinyurl.com/35xv9vpb, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park. Patrick Gemkow. at Bobby’s Eastside. Wednesday,...
DuPage’s Community Garden Network
Two minutes northwest of COD is Glen Ellyn’s community garden in Village Green Park. Tomatoes, chili peppers, potatoes, cucumber vines and sunflowers bloom in neat rows. The garden, and others like it throughout the area, are a source of affordable fresh produce in a time of skyrocketing grocery prices.
XSport Fitness acquired by LA Fitness
Nationwide health club chain XSport Fitness has been purchased by industry competitor LA Fitness. The sale is effective Tuesday, July The post XSport Fitness acquired by LA Fitness appeared first on NCTV17.
James McMurtry headlines 2024 Food Aid
Food Aid, a two-day musical festival is back for a third year and at a new location but the cause remains the same: to fight food insecurity in areas where it is often invisible. The new location is Robert’s Westside in Forest Park. This year, the Aug. 23 fundraiser will...
Orion Ensemble Reveals 32nd Season Featuring Chicago Premieres & More
The Orion Ensemble is offering iconic chamber works—new and beloved—for its 32nd season, a four-concert series at three venues: Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, where Orion is an Ensemble in Residence this season; PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago; and New England Congregational Church in Aurora. The Chicago performances also will be available via livestream.
A United Front, A Celebration of Theatre in Illinois
Illinois Theatre Association’s 2024 Award of Excellence. On August 3, eight theatre professional and educators will be honored as recipients of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2024 Award of Excellence. The award presentation will be held during the Awards Brunch, as part of the Illinois Theatre Association’s Annual Members Celebration – A United Front, A Celebration of Theatre in Illinois, and will be held at Two Brothers’ Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora.
Broadview’s Uncle Remus Reopens After Renovations
Uncle Remus founder Gus Rickette (fifth from left), Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, and Uncle Remus CEO Charmaine Rickette Alfred gather on July 12 with other Broadview officials, Uncle Remus employees, family and construction contractors to cut the ribbon on the franchise’s newly reopened Broadview location. | Courtesy Village of Broadview.
Grassroots Garden Group Gears Up For 6th Annual Garden Walk
Saturday, July 13, 2024 || By Community Editor || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. Westchester’s Grassroots Garden Group is preparing to host its 6th Annual Garden Walk on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The garden walk arrives on the heels of a record-setting 6th annual plant sale, which delivered...
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