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Best Aurora Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IL
We’ll highlight three of the best Aurora Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants, each offering unique and authentic dining experiences that capture the essence of this vibrant city’s food culture. Aurora is a city rich with culinary treasures, particularly its hidden gems that locals and visitors alike cherish. These featured establishments are...
Architectural Focus: New book on Edith Farnsworth House in Plano highlights Illinois’s modern treasure
Riverside resident Michelangelo Sabatino has a deep interest in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the famed architect who shaped Chicago’s skyline. His new book, The Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture, Preservation, Culture, examines the work of the German-born architect through the lens of the modern home he designed in Plano, Illinois (1945-1951) for Edith Farnsworth, a physician. The book also shines a light on the collective effort that led to the purchase of the Farnsworth House and its opening to the public.
Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border
Driving along Naperville Road in Plainfield, you may have seen this green swamp monster, but its owner Brendan Heffernan said The post Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border appeared first on NCTV17.
Have You Been To The Award-Winning Small Town Illinois Winery
Who doesn't love Illinois? Illinois is the place for you. Usually you most likely think of major cities when it comes to famous drinks. That's not the only place where you can find the best though... Northern Illinois is known as an agricultural town with rolling fields of corn and has award-winning wine towns.
Traditions! 4th of July Parades wind through Naperville neighborhoods
Above / Decked out in red, white and blue, local residents decorate their cars, bikes, scooters and strollers to participate in local Independence Day Parades hosted by various subdivisions. The Fourth of July also is a very popular day to see the American flag lining the streets throughout the city as residents observe America’s birthday.
One Bite Pizza Reviews Stop in Warrenville to Check Out Al’s
Dave Portnoy from Bar Stool Sports and One Bite Pizza Reviews continues his tour of the suburbs with a stop at Al’s Pizza in Warrenville!. A few weeks ago, El Presidente stopped at Little Pops in Naperville and the Slice Spot in West Chicago, but his most recent stop was to Al’s Pizza in Warrenville, a more traditional tavern style pie than the New York style pizzas from his last two suburban stops.
Beharrell Rolling On A River In Suburban Chicago
Alpha Media‘s recently relaunched WERV-FM “95.9 The River,” which today boasts a Classic Alternative format serving suburban Chicago from Aurora, Ill., is welcoming Greg Beharrell to its programming grid. His YEA Networks-syndicated program was formerly heard on Chicago’s Alternative WKQX “Q101.”. Alpha Media EVP of...
Naperville Art Fair pulls in public participation
For the Naperville community, the 64th annual Fine Arts & Artisan Fair is more than just an opportunity to appreciate The post Naperville Art Fair pulls in public participation appeared first on NCTV17.
Jackie DeShannon launched her rarefied music career in Batavia
Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in the first place. Chicago, like any city, likes to claim beloved artists as its own, even...
ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL Takes To The Stage at the Yellow Box Theatre
Natural Talent Productions of Naperville, Illinois has announced its cast and creative team for their July 2024 production of the blockbuster hit show Anastasia the musical! Tickets are on sale now at www.NaturalTalentProductions.com for Fri-Sun performances. This beautiful musical follows the familiar, heartwarming story adored by audiences of all ages,...
Photo Gallery: Olmec Family Fiesta Brings Music and Dancing to COD
The College of DuPage hosted the Olmec Family Fiesta celebration on Sunday, June 30 at the MAC’s Lakeside Pavilion to celebrate the exhibition “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy.” The event included folkloric dance by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, salsa dance lessons from Luis Arturo dance, and live music from Mariachi Monumental. The event also included various food vendors, face painting and a mini mural painting station. The event was sponsored by The College of DuPage Foundation. Attendees also were able to view the Olmec sculptures on campus and view an informational display with the history and artist information in the MAC lobby.
New prairie nature garden is set to grow
In early June, Naperville Park District Specialist Kathy Coyle was assisted by Girl Scout Troop 55851 from Kendall Elementary to help plant the island area of the Prairie Nature Garden, located just west of Centennial Beach. Two park benches and a trash receptacle also have been installed in the garden.
Creative ways of doing business at Colbert Custom Framing
Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing utilizes a variety of methods and technologies to provide custom art and framing products their clients love. Design consultation – Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing is a 5,000 square foot facility, where clients meet individually with a personal designer at their own design counter.
Naperville Park District Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the services the agency provides. The Park District invites the community to celebrate parks and recreation this month and year-round.
Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District asks residents to grill safely this summer
The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District has some safety tips for grilling for the Independence Day holiday on Thursday and beyond. Fire Marshal Mike Torrence advises keeping grills, whether charcoal or gas, away from your house. Torrence recommends keeping grills about six feet away from any structures. Anyone grilling with...
Millennium Carillon Recital Series Halfway Through 2024 Summer Schedule
Who: Naperville’s Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower hosts carillonneurs from Europe, Chicago, and across the country to perform free recitals for Naperville residents and visitors. What: A carillon is a pitched percussion instrument consisting of bells, often in bell towers, played with a keyboard. Performers will play a combination...
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