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Gambler takes home $1M jackpot from Southwest Michigan casino
NEW BUFFALO, MI -- A gambler took home a $1,008,222 progressive jackpot from Four Winds New Buffalo Casino, 1111 Wilson Road, on May 17. The lucky gambler from Harvey, Illinois, who chose to remain anonymous, won on a $15 bet while playing the UFL Explosion slot Machine, the casino said.
Crown Point to Host Free, Ticketed Concerts this Summer
Country music artist Chris Janson performs at the Franciscan Health Amphitheater at Bulldog Park on June 25, 2023. Hometown Jams is again partnering with the City of Crown Point to bring a variety of ticketed concerts to Bulldog Park. Country music group Lonestar performs at the Franciscan Health Amphitheater at...
Windy City Smokeout, Chicago Summertime Festival, Unveils Smokin’ Pitmaster Line-Up
Windy City Smokeout, the nation’s premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival, is returning to Chicago’s iconic United Center venue this summer, from July 11-14, 2024. The festival, which won the Academy of Country Music Awards “Festival of the Year” in 2022, will feature a tremendous lineup featuring some of country music’s most prominent names and up-and-coming talents. Attendees can also enjoy the best BBQ and craft beer nationwide. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the eleventh edition of Windy City Smokeout! Our headline performances feature eight-time GRAMMY award winner Carrie Underwood, CMA award winner Cody Johnson, CMA nominee and ACM’s 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum, and five-time GRAMMY award nominee Thomas Rhett. Curated by Chicago’s own Lettuce Entertain You, the festival showcases nearly 30 of the world’s best pitmasters, including six new teams. Throughout the music-filled weekend, the barbecue styles are offered in a mouthwatering array.
This Stunning, Must-See Dinosaur Exhibit Is Finally Open In Chicago
Dinos Alive Exhibit: An Immersive Experience is open throughout the spring season in Chicago and you won’t want to miss out! Located on 2367 Logan Blvd, at the Exhibition Hub Art Center, the experience invites you to adventure back in time. Over 80 life-like, animatronic dinosaurs are waiting to guide you through the Age of Reptiles! Take a trip back in time to come face-to-face with the massive T-rex, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus and more. The experience is a combination of life-like dinosaurs and charging dinosaur holograms. There is also an unprecedented dive into the prehistoric oceans that allows you swim with serious sea giants! Dinos Alive is perfect for children and adults who want to explore the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. There is a “Budding Experts” where they can channel their inner paleontologist. There is even an area where kids can ride their own dinosaur. Explore a Virtual Reality Experience that takes you on a tour through the prehistoric jungle as the infamous T. Rex chases behind you!.
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