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Illinois Lottery ticket worth nearly $1.5 million sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is feeling downright lucky after purchasing a ticket that won a jackpot worth nearly $1.5 million over the weekend. According to officials, the winning ticket in the Lucky Day Lotto drawing was sold at a gas station in suburban Des Plaines, and captured a $1.45 million jackpot in the game.
This Popular Restaurant in Illinois claims to have the best Chicken Tenders in the world
My next stop is a fan favorite and a staple that has been around for decades. This restaurant claims to have the best chicken tenders in the world. I was excited to see if this is true for myself.
Illinois community among best places to live, according to Money. It might surprise you
Tucked away in the Chicago suburb of Grayslake, the subdivision of Prairie Crossing has a community model to provide open land preservation, easy commuting by rail and responsible development. That model has apparently been a successful one. Money magazine recently named the conservation community one of its 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. of 2024, the only location in Illinois named to the list. ...
Smashing Pumpkins front-man Billy Corgan to host Bozo the Clown celebration in Highland Park
CHICAGO — It is no secret that Smashing Pumpkins front-man and Chicago native Billy Corgan is a huge Bozo fan. To celebrate the beloved character Corgan and his wife, Chloe Mendel, are hosting a Bozo-themed event in Highland Park in October. Madame Zuzu’s, a tea shop owned by Corgan, will host a Bozo’s Circus weekend […]
Weird Al Yankovic to stop in Chicago suburbs on newly-announced 2025 tour
Iconic 1990s musician "Weird" Al Yankovic, known for his parodies of popular songs, will hit the tour circuit in 2025, with a stop at a venue in a Chicago suburb. The “Bigger & Weirder” tour will kick off in Las Vegas in June of 2025, according to an announcement. Sunday, June 29, the Yankovic is set to play at Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park, according to his website. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can sign up for alerts when the on-sale date arrives.
Party With Pelicans, Take a Dramatic Hike or Step Back Into the Ice Age: 6 Picks for Outdoor Weekend Fun
This week’s “Pick Six” — our weekly roundup of outdoorsy recommendations in each of the Chicago region’s six counties — ranges from a cool glacial remnant to a theatrical production that doubles as a hike. COOK COUNTY: Party for the Preserves. The Cook County...
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