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Angler shatters Indiana state record for yellow perch caught on Lake Michigan shore
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Blas Lara was fishing Lake Michigan in Lake County during the Mayor’s Fishing Derby in Hammond on April 21 when he landed a 3-pound, 2-ounce yellow perch, shattering a 43-year-old Indiana state record. The previous state record for the species was a 2-pound, 8-ounce fish...
New McDonald's could be coming to suburban shopping center
WOODRIDGE, Ill. - A new McDonald's could be coming to a suburban shopping center. NARE Woodridge Management, LLC set its sights on building a 3,958-square-foot McDonald's in the northwest quadrant of the Woodgrove Festival shopping center, located at 75th Street and Durham Road. The proposed structure, complete with a drive-through...
Lunchbreak: Quesabirria Tacos
Cinco Days of Cinco from May 1 through May 5, and is offering complimentary tequila tastings paired with entrees (including the quesabirria tacos) and more. Chef Ron Torres, A Bite Of Mexico Restaurant & Tequila Bar. These tacos are tacos inspired by the traditional Mexican birria beef stew that’s cooked...
Friends of the Joliet Public Library to Host Spring Book Sale at Black Road Branch
Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters! The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host their Spring Book Sale May 3 through May 5 at the Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. The sale is open on Friday, May 3 to members of the Friends only from 5:00-7:00...
Lan-Sing: Music for the Soul event will celebrate music and diversity on May 19
LANSING, Ill. (May 1, 2024) – The Lansing Human Relations Commission will sponsor the free event “Lan-Sing: Music for the Soul” from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street. The event, a first of its kind for the commission and the venue, will...
From concept to kicks: South suburban students turn words into wearable art
HAZEL CREST, Ill. - A final art project has culminated in tangible form for some south suburban students, as they unveiled their creative endeavors in a unique exhibition. Rather than an English assignment, approximately 1,000 students were tasked with translating their ideas into visual artistry. From this pool, eight winners...
Comedian Pat McGann to perform in downtown Joliet May 17
Comedian Pat McGann, former house emcee at Zanies Chicago, will bring his hilarious stand-up show to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Friday, May 17. According to a news release, McGann quickly is rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world. A father of three young children, his appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on the family. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theaters and to arenas, including four, sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.
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