Category: Features

Rehearsals are Underway for Steppenwolf’s World Premiere of Lindiwe

October 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rehearsals are Underway for Steppenwolf’s World Premiere of Lindiwe By Ensemble Member Eric Simonson. Featuring Music Written and Performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Directed by Eric Simonson and Jonathan Berry. November 7, 2019 – January 5, 2020. A Love Story that Marries Traditional South African Sounds from Zulu Culture with Chicago’s Iconic Blues Rehearsals are underway for Lindiwe, Steppenwolf’s highly…

Entertainment, Features, Theater

Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire presents Oliver for the Holidays

October 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire presents Oliver for the Holidays Celebrate the holidays with one of the most beloved family musicals of all time, featuring favorites “Food, Glorious Food,” “As Long as He Needs Me,” and more! The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, is proud to bring the Victorian streets of London live to Lincolnshire…

Entertainment, Features, Theater

Intercontinental Chicago offers Windy City Wonderland with holiday programs and packages

October 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Intercontinental Chicago offers Windy City Wonderland with holiday programs and packages INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO HOTEL TRANSFORMS INTO A WINDY CITY WONDERLAND WITH UNIQUE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING AND PACKAGES. From a Milk & Cookie hotline that allows guests to text Santa Claus to a “Letters to Santa” station in the lobby, the iconic Chicago hotel is rolling out all…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, Festival

Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”

October 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cast Call for Goodman Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” ALL-CHICAGO, 25-MEMBER CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE 42ND ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL, APPEARING NOVEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 29 AT GOODMAN THEATRE **CHICAGO FAVORITE LARRY YANDO APPEARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 12TH YEAR AND PARIS STRICKLAND RETURNS FOR HER 3rd YEAR AS TINY TIM** ***SPECIAL EVENTS…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features

Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Fall 2019 Trout Fishing Season

September 30, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Fall 2019 Trout Fishing Season Nearly 7,500 pounds of fish will be added to trout fishing lakes The 2019 fall inland trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Forest Preserves of Cook County trout fishing lakes: Axehead Lake and Belleau Lake in Park Ridge, Busse…

Features, General Topics, Government, Releases, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

September 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019 On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm, businessman and community leader, Tim Ozinga, will announce his candidacy for the office of Illinois State Representative in the 37th District. Mr. Ozinga will address the need to restore Illinois’ prosperity by restoring fiscal sanity and moral leadership…

elections, Events, Features, Government, Politics

Orland Fire District hosts CERT Training for district residents on Oct. 7, 2019

September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District hosts CERT Training for district residents on Oct. 7, 2019 The Orland Fire District is hosting a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class starting October 7th, 2019. The classes will be held 8 consecutive Mondays from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm each evening. The classes are held at the Orland Fire…

Events, Features, Government, Orland Park

OFPD Coffee & Conversation addresses power of Music in Alzheimers and dementia Sept. 26, 2019

September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD Coffee & Conversation addresses power of Music in Alzheimers and dementia Sept. 26, 2019 The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will focus on the challenges of Alzheimers at its next public “Coffee & Conversation” community meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Research has shown that Music has a powerful impact on memory and can…