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Golf Mill Mall: Transformations in Niles, IL
Golf Mill Mall, or Golf Mill Shopping Center, opened on October 13, 1960, in Niles, Illinois. The mall’s design featured a distinct “mill” theme with ponds, bridges, and a functioning waterwheel. The architecture included an office tower, designed by Edo Belli, resembling the top of a golf ball, which became an iconic landmark.
Lunchbreak: Ribeye Steak Sandwich and Fried Green Tomatoes
Place 4.5 oz. thinly sliced, marinated ribeye meat in pan (features That Rub Original seasoning blend) Butter one side of Texas toast and place on flattop, Add garlic aioli and mozzarella to both sides of bread, and grilled onions to one side only. Add cooked ribeye to bread and close...
John Dillinger saw his last movie at the Biograph Theater 90 years ago
For years, sightseeing buses have paused at an alley next to the Biograph Theater on Lincoln Avenue. Compared to other stops, there is not much to see. Passengers might wonder where they are and why. “Look, at the mouth of the alley,” their driver/guide announces. “That’s where John Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934. He and a pair of lady friends had just seen the movie ‘Manhattan ...
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
Best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL. We delve into three of the best Naperville Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: Everdine’s Grilled Cheese Co., Nature’s Best Cafe, and Kogii Kogii Express. Naperville, Illinois, is home to a vibrant and diverse culinary scene, particularly when it comes to hidden gems. They are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Naperville.
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...
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.
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event...
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.
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