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Chicago suburb discussing limits on proliferation of gambling terminals
Chicago suburb discussing limits on proliferation of gambling terminals. East Dundee has a high concentration of video gaming machines per capita, with one terminal for every 25 residents, a saturation that has the village board discussing the need for new regulations. Story continues below. Village trustees established a one-year moratorium...
Burger Chain with Illinois Place Suddenly May Declare Bankruptcy
Any business owner will tell you that profits come and profits go and the outlook can turn on a dime with changing conditions. That appears to be the case for a burger chain that has a location in Illinois that says it suddenly may be declaring bankruptcy based on a new report.
Popular Coffee Joint Reportedly Expanding to New Illinois Places
I have never met coffee that I didn't like other than a few cups I've made myself. Good news if you're a fan of a popular coffee joint that already has a few locations in and around Illinois as a new report says they're expanding to new places within the Land of Lincoln.
Carpentersville’s Raceway Woods gears up for Stick & Stay Trail program
Carpentersville’s Raceway Woods isn’t just another park. This 122-acre gem gets its name from a thrilling past – the former Meadowdale International Raceway that once snaked through the woods from September 1958 through 1968. These days, there are still thrills to be had at Raceway Woods, as people flock to the park for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and more. So, pack your sense of adventure and check out this unique sanctuary.
Six Flags Great America preparing for annual 'Fright Fest' with new haunted houses, scare zones
With the summer season winding down, Six Flags Great America is already looking ahead to its 33rd Fall Fright Fest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year's event at the Gurnee amusement park will include five haunted houses and nine so-called "Scare Zones".Three of the haunted houses will debut with themes from popular series, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Stranger Things," and the "SAW" franchise.SEE ALSO | Six Flags Great America to build new roller coaster Wrath of Rakshasa with beyond vertical drop"Fright Fest" will run on weekends at Great America on select nights from September 14 until November 3.
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Why Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Sells Out Every Year
Chicago Botanic Garden’s spookiest event of the year is quickly approaching, and it is sure to sell out fast! Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns sells out every year, making it one of the hottest Halloween events around town. Quick details about Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns. Address: Chicago Botanic...
Three New National Champions Emerge on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought another three new national champion titles. The juniors and 7-year-old horses both completed their second and final tests to determine overall placings, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for the 13 & under age group had their turn in the main arena.
Penultimate Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Brings Six New National Champions to the Spotlight
Wayne, Ill. – With the final days of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions underway, a new crop of national champions has emerged from the exciting competition at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center. Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges. Sabine Schut-Kery (Oceanside, Calif.) took Gorgeous Latino (Glock’s Toto...
Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg’s Jersey Win Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship as Competition Continues at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
Wayne, Ill. – Thursday marked the midway point of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and brought the second national championship title as the Intermediaire I division wrapped up with their freestyle tests. A full day of competition in two rings at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center saw a total of seven divisions contested.
Knobcon Number Twelve Returns Sept 6-8 With Workshops, Sessions, Live Performances & More
Knobcon – the original synth convention – returns to Chicagoland September 6-8, 2024 for its 12th incarnation. Knobcon 12 will feature live performances, workshops, informative sessions, vendor booths and more. The event will be held at its usual location – just outside Chicago, Ill., at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.
Explore Over 6 Miles Of Stunning Scenery On This Easy Out-And-Back Trail In Illinois
There’s something truly magical about the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area Trail in Riverwoods, Illinois. This trail offers over six miles of easy, out-and-back paths that immerse hikers in the natural beauty of the Midwest. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a stroll, this conservation area...
Sweet Pup Who Spent 355 Days In Shelter Learned How To Sit So That He Could Be Adopted
As much as the kind hoomans at animal shelters try to make their institutions calm and happy, their residents may not always feel this way. Many animals that stay there longer than they anticipated tend to feel heartbroken that nobody picked them to be their new best friend. Because of this, some tend to hide in a corner of their kennel, and others are so stressed that they start spinning in circles.
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