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Illinois State Fair to Host 100 Days Out Celebration

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois State Fair to Host 100 Days Out Celebration
Illinois State Fair to Host 100 Days Out Celebration

Illinois State Fair to Host 100 Days Out Celebration The countdown is on!  The Illinois State Fair is marking 100 days until the opening of the 2025 Fair with a special “100 Days Out” Celebration on Tuesday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.  State…

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LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park
LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park One of the suburban regions most exciting summer festivals kicks off Friday, June 30 in the Village of Lyons. LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food,…

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Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17
Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17

Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17 The Lyons Township Democratic Organization will host its annual FallFest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The event is hosted by Democratic Committeeman Steven Landek and will feature local, county and state elected officials along with Democratic Party endorsed candidates. The…

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Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet
Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…

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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season
Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Spreads Holiday Cheer with Home-Style Catering Options  Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, the Chicago-based restaurant known for its savory Italian beef, is celebrating this holiday season with one-of-a-kind catering options that will take the stress off…

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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots 

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots 
Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots 

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots  Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Offers Customers Free Soda for Each Toy Donation Made at Local Restaurant Locations  CHICAGO, Ill. – Donate a toy, leave with a free pop! Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage is ringing in the season of giving through the launch of its…

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Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday  Pop-Up District

Posted on December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday  Pop-Up District
Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday  Pop-Up District

Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday  Pop-Up District The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce presents Chicago’s largest Holiday pop-up district with the return of Wrigleyville Wonderland. 19 Wrigleyville Businesses Transform into Holiday Themed Spots for Everyone Offering Picture Perfect Moments, Movies, Food and Drink Specials and More The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce…

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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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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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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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Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019
Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019

Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019 The 51st Annual Houby Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 3, 2019 featuring a carnival with rides for family and children, a variety of Czech and other ethnic foods, a wide range of entertainment, and a parade on Sunday Oct. 6. Houby is the Czech/Slovak…

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Harper’s Anti-Hunger Bill Signed into Law

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Harper’s Anti-Hunger Bill Signed into Law
Harper’s Anti-Hunger Bill Signed into Law

Harper’s Anti-Hunger Bill Signed into Law A measure to expand options for people experiencing food insecurity spearheaded by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently became law in Illinois. “Far too many Illinoisans don’t have a place to prepare, store or cook food in order to receive necessary sustenance,” State Rep. Sonya Harper said. “Unfortunately, overly-restrictive…

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Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview
Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview

Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview By Ray Hanania Oozi Corner Restaurant is a new eatery located at 91st and Harlem with a large dining area and a creative menu of some of the best Middle Eastern and Arab food available in the Chicagoland area. Oozi or Ouzi is a Jordanian dish consisting of…

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Candlewick Lake & Links Festival June 10

Posted on June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candlewick Lake & Links Festival June 10
Candlewick Lake & Links Festival June 10

Candlewick Lake & Links Festival June 10 Come Out for a Day of Fun with Your Family & Friends Sunday June 10. Open to the public. Candlewick is a gated community with a large beautiful lake. Non-residents normally require entrance through a resident. But during the Lake and Links Festival, the gates will be open…

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Silence is not golden when eating at the movie theaters

Posted on May 19, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Silence is not golden when eating at the movie theaters
Silence is not golden when eating at the movie theaters

Silence is not golden when eating at the movie theaters From drive-in movies in the 1950s and 1960s where we could eat and even bring our own food to the super digital movies where you can have dinner delivered to your seat. It’s great to be able to eat, but once-in-awhile, some movies are not…

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Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants

Posted on December 24, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants
Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants

Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants It seems like the Sunday Brunch has gone out of style or something. A lot of the great restaurants that once offered wide variety brunch menus seem to have disappeared. But if you look hard enough, there are a few worth the effort on a late Sunday morning By…

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Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule

Posted on November 15, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule
Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule

Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule Year of Creative Youth January–December 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the “Year of Creative Youth.” The $2 million investment by the City of Chicago will include a Creative Youth Festival across the Millennium Park Campus, performance…

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