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Why did southeast Evanston avoid the cicadas?
If you live in southeast Evanston, your trees likely avoided the predicted onslaught of the 17-year cicada brood. Spurred on by a curious reader, the RoundTable set out to investigate why. Magicicada. Spencer Campbell, plant clinic manager at the The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, was happy to talk about cicadas....
A Mini-Golf Course Dubbed “The Most Unusual On The Planet” Is Just 40 Minutes From Downtown Chicago
The Chicago area is somewhat a mecca for miniature-golf fans with an array of mesmerizing mini-golf courses ranging from 2 tech-infused Puttshack locations and the elegant Puttery mini-golf cocktail bar in Fulton Market to the new arbor-inspired mini-golf course at the Morton Arboretum a little further out. There is, however, another spot, as far from downtown Chicago as the beloved Morton Arboretum that has been dubbed “the most unusual mini-golf course on the planet.” North of Chicago in Lincolnshire, Par-King boasts two 18-hole courses made up of an array of wacky and wonderful features including 19 moving obstacles and 7 water holes. A fun and challenging experience for pros and first-time golfers alike, the course has been referred to as “the Disneyland of golf” thanks to its abundance of exhilarating characteristics.
Photos: Crowd enjoys contagious vibes at Jamming Jean concert
More than 500 people filled James Park outside the Levy Center on Friday evening for a free summer Jamming Jean concert with Chicago’s iconic Funk and R&B band, Midnight Sun. The family friendly concert brought music lovers of all ages together to experience live music in an outdoor setting as summer kicks into high gear. Audience members danced, socialized, sat on blankets and lawn chairs and enjoyed food from Azteca Cocina from 5 to 7 p.m.
Rogue Dog Grooming will pamper your pup
Does your dog start to tremble when it’s time for a nail trim, haircut or a bath? Do you have a dog with complex grooming needs? Or perhaps you are squeamish and can’t stomach the idea of cleaning your dog’s ears and nether regions, fearful of what you’d find.
Lunchbreak: Seared Salmon
TODAY, Friday, June 14 (1pm-10pm), and Saturday, June 15 (9am-10pm). Brand new location this year! The DuPage County Fairgrounds. Two Day Pass – Children 12 and under FREE; Adults $45. VIP Two Day Pass: $200 admission Includes complimentary food & beverage service with a Scottish flare, Whisky Masterclass presented...
New Rogers Park grocery store putting its community first
The Far North Side Rogers Park community is the home to a new grocery store that has had many hands in the making. Ryan Whitney is a manager at Wild Onion market and says the co-op, which has about 2,100 owners, is about more than just selling food.
Park Ridge teen to make Broadway debut as Jimmy Awards finalist
George Spiegel is a Park Ridge teenager who arrived in New York Friday to start rehearsals for his Broadway debut. The Maine South Student is representing Illinois and Broadway In Chicago as a finalist for the Jimmy Awards.
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