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Take a tour of one of Chicago’s oldest houses
CHICAGO — The Clarke-Ford house claims to be Chicago’s oldest, built in 1836. It’s now a museum. The Noble-Seymour-Crippen house also claims that title, but Norwood Park wasn’t technically in Chicago when it was built in 1833. It is now the Norwood Park Historical society. The...
Photos: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Turn Riverbend into Boogie Wonderland
Both Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago brought the boogie to Riverbend Music Center on July 19. The groups were visiting the Queen City as part of their "Heart and Soul Tour." Keep scrolling for all of the groovin' we saw during their show on Friday night. Scroll down to...
Aurora Woman Blessed By $1 Million Lottery Win Now Pays It Forward
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket – and her first thought was how she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away over $100,000 already,” shared Toni. “When I was blessed with this prize, I knew I was finally in a position to give back, to help my friends and family, and to pay it forward.”
OPINION: With latest Bally’s Casino plan, Chicago risks doubling down on a bad bet
OPINION: With latest Bally’s Casino plan, Chicago risks doubling down on a bad bet. An age-old truth, well-known by gamblers, holds that you should never chase your losses. With Bally’s Chicago Casino, the city risks doing just that. Story continues below. Bally’s promised to uplift Chicago’s economy, and,...
What updated hardiness zone map means for Chicago area gardens
ABC7 is kicking off an ongoing series, "Climate Ready".It features stories that will help you adapt to and improve our changing environment.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location.Jennifer Brennan from Chalet Nurseries in Wilmette joined ABC7 to talk about how climate change is changing the hardiness map for gardens in the Chicago region.Jennifer Brennan from Chalet Nursery and Gardening offers gardening tips.Jennifer Brennan shares more gardening tips.
News: Riot Fest Announce Single-Day Band Lineup and More
Are you ready for some serious punk rock, alternative, AND metal music in your face for days? Riot Fest 2024 is announcing its 2024 daily lineup with shuttle service, a community band contest in the amazing Lawndale & Little Village neighborhoods, and much more. This year’s festivities will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22. Get ready for over 90 bands in three days—pure music heaven.
Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Also in this series: Ophelia P.I. Murder in An Ophelia P.I. MysterySet in the charming yet enigmatic 1950s Cicero, Illinois, Ophelia's cozy and magical short story is a must-read for fans of the Eastwind Witches and the Dresden Files. In this spellbinding tale, Ophelia, a resourceful sleuth, receives an urgent tip from psychic Madeline Lewis about a murder that's about to happen. Can Ophelia unravel the clues and stop the murder before it occurs?Packed with intrigue, enchantment, and a touch of the supernatural, this cozy murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into the magical world of Cicero and join Ophelia on her thrilling quest to prevent a crime and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows.Get your copy of the first short story today and immerse yourself in a gripping tale that will leave you craving more!
Big Week | July 24-31
Perspective Drawing – Adding Depth and Volume to Your Drawings. Are you sick of only being able to draw stick figures? Or perhaps you would like to add some life and perspective to your art? This drawing class in the library’s Maker Studio is perfect for beginners interested in learning how to add depth, space and perspective to all their art. Learn these basics to spice up your drawings and you will improve as an artist. Sign up now. 3541 Park Ave.
Bridgeport Records builds on its blowout opening weekend
Chicago’s newest independent vinyl shop, Bridgeport Records, opened its doors on July 12 at 3336 S. Halsted. The store is the brainchild of veteran deep-house DJ and producer Vick Lavender and former union leader Jerry Morrison, who’ve both spent decades in the house-music scene but connected for the first time only a few years ago. Lavender founded Sophisticado Recordings in the mid-2000s, and Morrison spent 22 years with the Service Employees International Union, where he played a major role building labor power in Illinois.
The Best Free Museum Days in Chicago
In our hyperconnected world, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the museums that stand among us. They are quiet and stout amid what is fleeting and loud. But now, perhaps more than ever, it’s worth planning a visit. They contain our shared history, lessons from the past that can inform the future, not to mention works of remarkable and staggering beauty. Chicago happens to have some of the greatest museums in the country. What’s more, on certain days, they are absolutely free. Here are 11 you should mark on your calendars this season.
Column: How folk singer Mark Dvorak found his way in his latest book ’31 Winters’
He is a folk singer, Mark Dvorak is. He has been since his teenage years when, growing up in a Cicero house with three brothers (two older, one younger), their parents and grandparents nearby, he read Anthony Scaduto’s 1971 book “Bob Dylan: An Intimate Biography.” In its pages, he met not only the compelling title character, but such other colorful giants as Pete Seeger, Lead Belly and Woody ...
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