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Jack in the Box coming back to Chicago area
CHICAGO — The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area. CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Tinley Park, Lake in the Hills, Countryside and a Chicago location near Midway. […]
Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
Best Aurora Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
We’ll highlight three of the best Aurora Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants, each offering unique and authentic dining experiences that capture the essence of this vibrant city’s food culture. Aurora is a city rich with culinary treasures, particularly its hidden gems that locals and visitors alike cherish. These featured establishments are...
Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border
Driving along Naperville Road in Plainfield, you may have seen this green swamp monster, but its owner Brendan Heffernan said The post Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border appeared first on NCTV17.
One Bite Pizza Reviews Stop in Warrenville to Check Out Al’s
Dave Portnoy from Bar Stool Sports and One Bite Pizza Reviews continues his tour of the suburbs with a stop at Al’s Pizza in Warrenville!. A few weeks ago, El Presidente stopped at Little Pops in Naperville and the Slice Spot in West Chicago, but his most recent stop was to Al’s Pizza in Warrenville, a more traditional tavern style pie than the New York style pizzas from his last two suburban stops.
Alpha Media’s Classic Alternative ‘95.9 The River’ Adds Greg Beharrell.
Alpha Media says syndicated host Greg Beharrell is the newest addition to the company’s Chicago Classic Alternative station “95.9 The River” WERV-FM in Aurora, IL, in the Chicagoland market. According to a news release, the arrival of “The Greg Beharrell Show” came a matter of hours after...
Will County, IL – Raffle Offers Chance to Win $19K Guitar for Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Frankfort, IL – The 2024 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival is set to host an exciting instrument raffle, offering participants a chance to win high-end musical instruments. The raffle, which aims to support the free, non-profit festival, features a grand prize of a Bourgeois DB Signature Custom Brazilian Rosewood and Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce guitar valued at $19,199.
Photo Gallery: Olmec Family Fiesta Brings Music and Dancing to COD
The College of DuPage hosted the Olmec Family Fiesta celebration on Sunday, June 30 at the MAC’s Lakeside Pavilion to celebrate the exhibition “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy.” The event included folkloric dance by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, salsa dance lessons from Luis Arturo dance, and live music from Mariachi Monumental. The event also included various food vendors, face painting and a mini mural painting station. The event was sponsored by The College of DuPage Foundation. Attendees also were able to view the Olmec sculptures on campus and view an informational display with the history and artist information in the MAC lobby.
ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL Takes To The Stage at the Yellow Box Theatre
Natural Talent Productions of Naperville, Illinois has announced its cast and creative team for their July 2024 production of the blockbuster hit show Anastasia the musical! Tickets are on sale now at www.NaturalTalentProductions.com for Fri-Sun performances. This beautiful musical follows the familiar, heartwarming story adored by audiences of all ages,...
New prairie nature garden is set to grow
In early June, Naperville Park District Specialist Kathy Coyle was assisted by Girl Scout Troop 55851 from Kendall Elementary to help plant the island area of the Prairie Nature Garden, located just west of Centennial Beach. Two park benches and a trash receptacle also have been installed in the garden.
Cannons will blast with ‘1812 Overture’ on July 3
Join the Naperville Municipal Band for their annual Patriotic Concert beginning at 7:30PM on Wed., July 3, in Naperville’s Central Park. In celebration of Independence Day, the band will play many patriotic favorites, such as “Americans We,” “Chester” and “The Chimes of Liberty.” The Naperville Chorus will join the band in performances of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful.”
Creative ways of doing business at Colbert Custom Framing
Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing utilizes a variety of methods and technologies to provide custom art and framing products their clients love. Design consultation – Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing is a 5,000 square foot facility, where clients meet individually with a personal designer at their own design counter.
Revitalize Skin Health with Lymphatic Techniques
As the largest organ of our body, the skin not only serves as a protective barrier, but it also plays a crucial role in our overall health. Enhancing skin health through lymphatic movement techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and dry brushing can rejuvenate skin and boost our body’s natural detoxification process.
Naperville Park District Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the services the agency provides. The Park District invites the community to celebrate parks and recreation this month and year-round.
Millennium Carillon Recital Series Halfway Through 2024 Summer Schedule
Who: Naperville’s Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower hosts carillonneurs from Europe, Chicago, and across the country to perform free recitals for Naperville residents and visitors. What: A carillon is a pitched percussion instrument consisting of bells, often in bell towers, played with a keyboard. Performers will play a combination...
Palos Park teen violinist invited to perform at Ravinia Festival
A Palos Park teenager who is a member of the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra has been invited to perform at next week’s prestigious Ravinia Festival. Violinist, Mariah Saban Rice, 13, of Palos Park, is one of three south suburban musicians invited to attend and perform at the National Seminario Ravinia at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Wednesday, July 10.
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