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Bears Have Been Spotted in Southern Illinois. Officials Say Northerners Should Also Be Prepared for Furry Visitors
After confirming several black bear sightings in southern Illinois in recent weeks, wildlife officials issued a reminder to residents in northern Illinois that furry guests might also pay a visit here. “With established (black bear) populations in the adjacent states of Missouri and Wisconsin, occasional summer movements by bears into...
Three Legged Brewing: Craft Coffee Brewery Opening in Lindenhurst, IL
Lindenhurst, IL - We are thrilled to announce the opening of Lindenhurst's newest craft coffee shop, 3Legged Coffee Brewery, set to revolutionize the local coffee scene with its unique blend of artisanal craftsmanship and heartfelt mission. Located at 2120 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, 3Legged is more than just a coffee shop - it's a testament to superior quality, unique experience and community support. The doors are now officially open!
Volo Museum hosts Christmas in July: Rockafire Explosion, Santa Claus and more
VOLO, Ill. - This weekend, the Volo Museum is embracing the holiday spirit. You might wonder, "Which holiday?" The museum is debuting a new animatronic exhibit called Rockafire Explosion. "It’s from Showbiz Pizza.," said Brian Grams, the museum director. "The Christmas show hasn’t been played in probably well over 20...
Robert Glasper and J. Ivy to light up Ravinia with jazz and spoken word
If you haven’t seen Robert Glasper and J. Ivy in concert before, your chance to do so will come in August 2024. The two artists are scheduled to perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois on Aug. 14. The renowned performers will showcase their musical palette of jazz and spoken word. This collaboration will create an amazing experience for fans and others looking to enjoy a day of music.
Les Mis storms the North Shore
Repression, revolution, rebirth: the tides of change are always rolling, in politics and art. Uptown Music Theater in Highland Park leans into that spirit with their latest production: a revival of the global smash hit Les Misérables. Adapted from Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, the musical (created by composer Claude-Michel Schönberg with a book by Schönberg, Alain Boublil, and Jean-Marc Natel and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer) has played to over 130 million people in 53 countries and in 22 languages. It started as a concept album in 1980, and had a run in Paris that same year. But when megaproducer Cameron Mackintosh got ahold of it for an English-language version, it really took off—even though the initial reviews in the UK were far from positive. (One critic called it “a lurid Victorian melodrama produced with Victorian lavishness.”)
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