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Best Joliet Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
We spotlight three of the best Joliet Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: Metro Grill & Bar, McBride’s on 52, and El Camaleon Bar & Grill. Each of these establishments showcases the distinct flavors and inviting atmospheres that make them standout destinations for both locals and visitors. Joliet, IL, boasts a vibrant food scene rich with hidden culinary gems that offer unique and authentic dining experiences.
First Bird, Additional WNV Mosquito Cases Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced additional batches of mosquitoes and a dead bird have tested positive for West Nile Virus [WNV]. Mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Joliet, Homer Glen, Shorewood, and Lockport. A dead bird that tested positive for WNV was found in Crest Hill. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
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...
7/16/24 – Join 94.7 WLS at Aurelio’s Pizza for your shot to win hot concert tickets!
Join the 94.7 WLS crew tomorrow at the Aurelio’s Pizza at 9901 W Lincoln Hwy in Frankfort from 4pm-5pm then 320 W Maple St in New Lenox from 6pm-7pm for your shot at Outlaw Music Festival tickets!. Look for a new location every Tuesday and find us to grab...
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...
Lemont postcard pays homage to famous French artist
Lemont - This summer's Lemont postcard pays tribute to the upcoming Paris Olympics with the recreation of a famous French painting. In the town's most recent quarterly postcard, community members gather near the l&m canal to imitate George Seurat's painting, A Sunday on La Grande. Just like the River Seine,...
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.
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.
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.
Forest Preserve Programs Highlight Joliet History, Braidwood Dunes, Backpacking
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of July 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Joliet Iron Works Tour – two 90-minute sessions at 2 and 5 p.m., Thursday, July 25, Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, Joliet: Explore the stone foundations of Joliet’s once-thriving industrial plant that are more than 100 years old. An interpretive naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines who worked at the site, which once rivaled Pittsburgh’s steel power. Free, ages 16 or older. Register by July 23.
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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