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Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases
Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases

Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases A restaurant in Des Plaines is giving away face masks to customers for use against the coronavirus. Taco Village owners Maria Marquez says many customers have saids they can’t get masks because of hoarding during the pandemic and wants to help the public be…

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Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Posted on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club
Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club Orland Township was honored to accept a substantial donation from the Orland Park Lions Club for the Food Pantry’s Grocery Distribution to assist residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. The Orland Park Lions Club donated $5,000…

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Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on June 14, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic Everyone needs a moment to get out of the house and enjoy a great meal. The coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic has made that almost impossible for the past three months, but recent precautions being taken by local restaurants to allow outdoor seating with proper social distancing and the mandatory wearing…

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Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3
Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3

Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3 Governor J.B. Pritzker released guidelines that will allow businesses to reopen under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, expected to begin May 29, 2020 in the wake of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance Developed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and…

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J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown
J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown In an effort to keep children safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Pritzker ordered schools to shut down in-person classes last month. Thankfully, our students have the tools for remote learning already in place as we are a 1:1 district (1:1 refers to one…

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Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers
Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers

Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers Culinary Expert, Amanda Puck, will be the Guest Speaker at a New Event called Quad Cities Restaurant Week to promote the many great restaurants in the Quad Cities area. The culinary celebration will be held Feb. 24 thru March 1 and showcase 40 Waud Cities eateries. Quad Cities…

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Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Posted on February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible
Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible I really tried my best to watch the full 7 seasons of the Bravo Reality series Vanderpump Rules but it is so vicious and filled with backstabbing hatred that I just had to stop. The show that focuses on the lives of the employees who work at restaurants…

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94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs

Posted on December 31, 2019July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs
94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs

94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs If you are planning a celebration, there is no better place to do it over dinner than at one of the best restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, 94 West Restaurant, which is best known for its phenomenal steaks and seafood menus. 94 West boasts…

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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving One of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, has a lot to be thankful for and to also think about. Happy Thanksgiving everyone By Ray Hanania Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, next to election day of course. I don’t like to think about what we did to the Native Americans, though. I’ve…

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E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce
E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as public…

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Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Posted on November 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances
Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances Catering to a wide variety of audiences, Replay Lincoln Park will host three distinct, concurrent pop-ups throughout the month Looking to create three spaces of unique fun for Chicagoans and visitors, alike, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. will host various pop-ups beginning Thursday, November 7 and lasting throughout…

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Posted on October 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ANNUAL CHEF-MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HOME MENU From a full Thanksgiving dinner, to a la carte holiday dishes, Fairmont Chicago’s chefs share fully prepared, gourmet Thanksgiving menu this year Allowing holiday hosts to hang up their apron…

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Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun
Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun OFFSHORE, CHICAGO’S HOTTEST ROOFTOP DESTINATION, GETS SPOOKY ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT One of Chicago’s hottest venues on the nightlife scene brings the screams on Halloween Night with live thrills, frightening cocktails, spooky décor, and a costume contest with over $2,000 in prizes! Offshore, Chicago’s most buzzed about venue featured in Thrillist…

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Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Posted on October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch
Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch ALLGAUER’S ON THE RIVERFRONT WELCOMES THANKSGIVING DINERS WITH A SPECIALTY BRUNCH BUFFET AND HOLIDAY DINNER MENU. From Roasted Turkey to Chef-Made Pies, the North Shore Dining Favorite is Offering Something Scrumptious for Every Member of the Family to Enjoy. Gobble ‘til you Wobble! The North Shore…

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Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food

Posted on September 5, 2019September 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food

Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food Fall is the season of leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice, and Oktoberfests!  There are a lot of different versions to this fun classic event in the Quad Cities. Cruise the Mississippi on the Oktoberfest cruise on September 19, 2019, with Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe…

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Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Posted on August 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival
Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival A three-month wine festival that features 18 carefully selected wines from 17 wine regions of Italy for a full-bodied experience all can enjoy Chicago’s oldest wine bar, Geja’s Café, perfectly nestled at 340 W. Armitage Ave, is welcoming the upcoming fall season with…

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Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park

Posted on May 20, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park
Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park

Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park Texas de Brazil opens a new restaurant in Orland Park and it sizzles with perfect meat selections. It’s one of the best restaurants to enjoy a great family meal with the family for lunch or dinner. And it has a phenomenal salad bar which…

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Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Posted on April 24, 2019April 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora Chicago restauranteur Amy Morton will open a new upscale restaurant in downtown Aurora adjacent to the Paramount Theater The city of Aurora will soon have a new, fine dining restaurant to boast about, right next to Paramount Theatre in Aurora’s downtown theater district, just in time for…

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