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This 1927 Illinois Movie Palace From Groundhog Day Still Shows Films With Free Popcorn Refills

I only meant to grab a quick matinee in a small Illinois town, maybe a soda to sip along the way. Then I looked up and saw a painted dome glowing over my seat, and my plans for a forgettable afternoon fell apart. My popcorn bucket kept getting refilled for...

Woodstock, IL · 2d

Secret Chicago

A new free holiday food festival is coming to Chicagoland this Christmas season—less than 1 hour from downtown

The holidays in Chicago are almost here, and we’ve got another fun-filled event for you to keep on your radar that’s sure to put you in the spirit of the season. The inaugural Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival is taking over Northwestern University’s Ryan Field from November 27 through December 27. Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun. The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at Ryan Field The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will bring a full month of seasonal eats, artisan vendors, and Christmas cheer to The Village at Ryan Field. The Village is a walkable outdoor district adjacent to Ryan Field with 6 pavilions hosting pop-ups from popular local restaurants. The holiday food festival will feature seasonal bites from the likes of Publican Quality Bread, Frontera, Gibson’s Steakhouse, and others. Guests can warm up with a festive cocktail or beer at the Holiday Hall bar, complete with toasty fireplaces and beer garden-style seating. After grabbing something to eat, guests can explore a quaint holiday vendor market, with gifts and stocking stuffers galore. The Village will be decked out with holiday lights and decorations making for some unforgettable photo ops. And the best part?

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CBS Chicago

A peek into the renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie before opening

After an 18-month renovation, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is reopening its Skokie location to the public on Wednesday

Skokie, IL · 14h

NBC Chicago

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Fall Out Boy announce Soldier Field show on new ‘Twilight of the Punks' tour

After several days of cryptic teases, Fall Out Boy has officially announced their next world tour will make a stop at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The “Twilight of the Punks” tour will feature the iconic band alongside The Offspring, Good Charlotte and The Story So Far, and it will span the world next year, according to a press release.

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A Salute to Our Veterans: Elgin Area Veterans Day Ceremonies and Events

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each year, is a time to honor and thank those who have served our country. The Elgin area offers a variety of events and ceremonies to commemorate this important day. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:. Ceremonies. Dundee Township Park District’s...

Elgin, IL · 1d

Forest Park Review

Church on Harlem goes back to Harlem

In 1890, when the United States had 42 states and Benjamin Harrison was President, the German Baptist Church was formed (now Forest Park Baptist) after breaking from the First Baptist Church of Chicago. A newspaper clipping from 1904 states, “The work of German Baptists dates back to the early seventies, at which time several members located in Oak Park and Harlem erected a small edifice at the corner of Franklin Street and Marengo Avenue which afterwards sold and was from that time used as a Mission Sunday School.”

Oak Park, IL · 18h

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Here in Evanston: The fountain and the square

Fountain Square can seem deserted when it’s cold and windy, with vacant tables and chairs, scuttling leaves and the occasional pedestrian on the way to someplace else. In the warmer months — and in times of political strife — residents and others gather to listen and dance to music, participate in cultural festivals or stand in solidarity with others for peace and justice.

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Shoreline Reflections Opens a Lake Michigan Home to Water and Light

Builder:Jacob Goldberg, Goldberg General Contracting, Inc. Robbins Architecture designed Shoreline Reflections for a site with nearly 400 feet of frontage on Lake Michigan in Highland Park, Illinois, taking water, light, and the horizon as the main references for the house. Architect Celeste Robbins led the design, with interiors by Andrea Goldman Design and landscape architecture by Mariani Landscape.

Highland Park, IL · 2d

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The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

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American Songwriter

Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

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Behind “The Greatest” – The Family That Shaped Muhammad Ali

Chicago has long claimed Muhammad Ali as one of ours, but some people don’t know that he is actually not from the Windy City. Prime Video’s original series The Greatest looks at him as a young Cassius Clay and how he became the larger-than-life figure and icon we celebrate today.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Chicago’s Legendary Blues And Music Landmarks Are Getting A Big New Chapter Illinois Fans Will Love

Billy Branch was the very first act to play a certain Chicago blues club on its opening day in 1984. Four decades later, his new music became the first release on that same club’s brand-new record label. I love that kind of full-circle story. It isn’t the only fresh...

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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

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Chicago's Rico MJ Brings Michael Jackson Tribute to Kankakee's Majestic Event Center

A Chicago performer who has spent years channeling Michael Jackson's signature spins and glittering costumes is bringing his tribute act to Kankakee for one night only. Enrico “Rico” Hampton, known on stage as Rico MJ, is scheduled to perform Michael Jackson's greatest hits at the Majestic Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 28, with Motown singer Lisa Joyce opening the show.

Kankakee, IL · 1d

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Young Artists Take Over Obama Presidential Center for True Chicago Summit

Young artists and content creators are converging on the Obama Presidential Center as the nonprofit True Chicago hosts its 9th Annual Conference, a day built around live performances, panel discussions, and face time with industry leaders. The gathering is taking place at The Forum, the Obama Presidential Center's event space, according to organizers.

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NBC Chicago

Starbucks' viral blind Bearista boxes are here, and fans are lining up to get their paws on them

Long lines were forming outside Chicago-area Starbucks in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, but it wasn't exactly because of coffee. It's because of cute glass bears. Tuesday, blind boxes of Starbucks' viral "Bearista" glass cups landed at coffeehouses nationwide. According to the coffee giant, the surprise red boxes contain one of five adorable, hand-blown glass cups in the shape of bears: Aspen, Reiny, Bunny and Joy.

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Chicago’s South Side used to be a hub for Black theater. There’s hope it could flourish again.

Built in 1897, the Forum Hall in Bronzeville may appear to be in a state of disrepair. But the venue, a staple of the 1950s-era Black Metropolis, is on the precipice of a return. Today, developer Bernard Loyd is working to revitalize the Forum and has already brought musicians back...