Category: Entertainment

A Spooktacular Celebration for Orland Township Seniors

October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

A Spooktacular Celebration for Orland Township Seniors Residents had a wickedly good time at the Township’s Halloween luncheon. More than 100 residents attended Orland Township’s Senior Halloween Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 28, for an afternoon full of food, socializing, and fun entertainment. After a scare-worthy costume contest, guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Frankie’s…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row Makiniemi stops 25 shots while Chicago natives Gust and Drury score Rookie goaltender Eetu Makiniemi stopped 25 shots for his first North American shutout as the Chicago Wolves earned a 3-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards C.J. Smith, David…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Announces 2021 Senior American Idol Winner!

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Announces 2021 Senior American Idol Winner! Edward Swanson took home the trophy on Thursday, Oct. 21. Thirteen talented seniors showcased their vocal skills before a live audience as they competed for the title of 2021 Orland Township Senior American Idol. The event, sponsored by Evergreen Senior Living and Bickford Senior Living, took place on…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame Former Wolves Nolan Baumgartner, Keith Aucoin earned league’s highest honor The American Hockey League announced Tuesday the four people who have been selected for induction into the AHL’s Hall of Fame as the Class of 2022. Former Wolves defenseman Nolan Baumgartner, who captained the 2012 Midwest Division…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again Chicago rolls to 6-0 lead to knock off Admirals for second night in a row The Chicago Wolves reeled off three goals in a 93-second stretch during the first period to set the tone for a 6-1 triumph over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards David Gust,…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee Rookie goaltender rejects 41 shots in North American debut In his North American debut, 22-year-old Finland native Eetu Makiniemi stopped 41 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards David Cotton and C.J. Smith and defenseman Jalen Chatfield…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paramount Theater opens new live theater venue in Aurora Paramount Theatre will cut the ribbon on another live theater venue in Aurora’s downtown entertainment district, the newly remodeled Copley Theatre, where it will launch its all-new Bold Series, a four-show subscription series ready to bring a new type of live entertainment to the second largest…

Cook County, Entertainment, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl”

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl” It was encouraging to hear that No Time to Die – the most recent James Bond 007 movie extravaganza – broke all previous box office records after being postponed several times when the Covid viral epidemic closed thousands of cinemas. The aim of the…