FOOD & DRINK

This article presents a tour of eight Mexican restaurants located in Wheeling. Have you had the opportunity to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we would love to hear your thoughts! Please share your experiences in the comments section below.

A growing food chain recently opened another new location in Illinois. Read on to learn more. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the popular food chain Portillo's celebrated the grand opening of its newest Illinois location in Algonquin, according to a new location announcement on the restaurant's website.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of vernon hills..

In this article, we'll be exploring three exceptional Italian restaurants located in Wheeling. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If you have, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

Elizabeth Granberry (right) and daughter Meikai Bamberg bought matching pajamas for themselves and friends to go to the city’s first Flapjacks & Flannels holiday breakfast. The event replaces Breakfast with Santa. “We want to be more inclusive,” said Amanda D’Agostino, special events coordinator. This year, vegan and kosher options were offered and Hanukah dreidels and Kwanzaa kinara were displayed. And there were selfies with Santa. About 150 people signed up for the full breakfast at the Levy Senior Center. Why flannels? “Just fun,” said D’Agostino. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

The Antigo Christmas Bird Count is scheduled this year for Wednesday December 20, 2023. Hopefully, you will have your bird feeders brimming with seeds and other avian forage. Your help as a feeder watcher is greatly appreciated and the results of your efforts enable us to gain a much more complete understanding of winter bird populations than would otherwise be possible. The significance of this help can be seen in two principal ways. First, in most years, the feeder watchers add a few species to the count that were not otherwise observed. And second, and probably of even greater importance, is that many birds (for example, cardinals, mourning doves, and house finches) concentrate at feeders, so relying exclusively on field parties would produce totals that fall well below the actual populations of these species in the count area (fifteen-mile circle centered at Routes 45 and 64). When the temperatures are low and snow deep, feeders can have an even bigger impact on attracting birds.

A new Portillo's restaurant is slated to open early next week in suburban Rosemont, with this location shaping up to be much different than most others. The new Portillo's, located at 10290 W. Higgins Road, is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Dec. 12 as the franchise's second-ever pickup-only location. Following...

In this article, we're exploring three exceptional Middle Eastern restaurants located in Schaumburg. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these culinary hotspots? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

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As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves wrapped up in the whirlwind of gift-giving and decorating, often resorting to mass-produced items that contribute to landfill waste. But a more conscious and meaningful approach to holiday shopping is possible, one that aligns with the spirit of sustainability and celebrates creativity, craftsmanship and reclaimed materials.

Attention all magic lovers and Santa enthusiasts! This Sat, Dec 09 from 3pm - 6pm, prepare to be dazzled at the "Magic Show for Kids". The event will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5201 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL 60077. An enchanting afternoon is guaranteed for all attendees, filled with awe-inspiring magic tricks and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.

2023 marks 100 years since former Winnetka, Illinois, resident Sebastian Hinton patented his “climbing gym” for children, a playground staple that would later be known as the jungle gym.

If you love to combine your Christmas Spirit with plenty of Christmas spirits, here are three different holiday pop-up bars you have to check out in Illinois ASAP!. When it comes to the holiday season, I like to go big or go home. I'm not happy unless my home looks like a mini North Pole, and I love it when businesses, bars, and restaurants go full in on holiday decorations, or better yet, completely transform into a Christmas lovers' paradise!

A herd of larger-than-life dinosaurs is roaring through Rosemont at the end of this month!. From Dec. 28-Jan. 1, the popular Jurassic Quest returns to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The main attraction of this dino-mite event is the realistic animatronic dinosaurs — many that move and roar — but there are plenty of other Jurassic-themed activities the entire family can enjoy.

This article presents four exceptional Korean restaurants located in Evanston. Have you had the chance to dine at any of them? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

In this article, we'll explore three exceptional Korean restaurants located in Des Plaines. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

Guessing at the perfect title for the book-lover in your life this holiday season? Have no fear! The librarians of the Evanston Public Library are here with their top picks of 2023! Download the Recommended Books for Adults 2023 guide now!Visit here for more details.

The Village of Skokie, in partnership with The Village Makery, has opened the Skokie Holiday Giftorium, a temporary artisan craft shop. The Giftorium features a range of handmade items from local artisans, including jewelry, home décor, skin care products, foods, and accessories. It operates Thursdays through Sundays until December 23.

The RoundTable’s Two-Minute House Walk column takes readers inside some of Evanston’s most distinctive dwellings. We aim to showcase the history, style, architecture and design of homes throughout the city, from grand lakefront residences to cozy coach houses, modern apartments and everything in between. After sending their son...

Welcome to this article where we explore four exceptional Middle Eastern restaurants in Norridge. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these culinary gems yet? If your answer is yes, we'd love to hear your experiences! Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.