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Titanic presentation in Oak Forest explores the Irish experience aboard the ship

January 10, 2020 at 8:55 a.m.

It may be more than a century since the RMS Titanic sank during her maiden voyage but people continue to be fascinated with the passenger liner. "I've always been fascinated...

‘Smallfoot’-themed Snow Day Festival in Crete Township features some big-footed fun

January 9, 2020 at 4:59 p.m.

A snow day is typically a day off from school or work but Forest Preserve District of Will County is preparing for a different kind of weather event. The third...

Guitarist Felton Offard, who played for ‘Hamilton’ in Chicago, to perform in Park Forest

January 9, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

Felton Offard performed offstage for the musical "Hamilton" in Chicago. He will take center stage for his own concert in Park Forest. "It was great to be a part of...

Chef-driven Osteria Ottimo in Orland Park dishes up old-school Italian with a modern twist

January 9, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

Osteria Ottimo has served Italian cuisine in Orland Park for more than a decade. "We are a chef-driven restaurant," said Laco Seeber, chef partner in Osteria Ottimo with owner-chef Patrick...

Winter on the Green returns to Sundays for season of free fun in Frankfort

January 2, 2020 at 4:19 p.m.

After presenting Winter on the Green on Saturdays for two years, the village of Frankfort is moving the free seasonal series back to Sundays. "We recently took a survey of...

Children’s Theatre Company stages a fun and funny take on ‘Cinderella’ in South Holland

January 2, 2020 at 3:03 p.m.

Characters such as the Listerine family and Sir Duncan of Doughnut might tip off audiences that an upcoming production of "Cinderella" strays from the classic folk tale people know. Yet,...

Dave Rudolf reminisces on the British Invasion through songs in Park Forest performance

January 2, 2020 at 10:16 a.m.

Thinking of the mid-1960s often brings back fond memories for fans of pop and rock music from the United Kingdom. The British Invasion with Dave Rudolf on Jan. 21 at...

Empathetic Unity exhibit in Palos Hills offers the opportunity to ponder circumstances

December 29, 2019 at 3:12 p.m.

Art often provokes thought and the next exhibit coming to Moraine Valley Community College's Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery is likely to do just that. Empathetic Unity by Tyler Griese...

Salon Artists Gallery members share their work about winter at show in Park Forest

December 29, 2019 at 2:56 p.m.

Salon Artists Gallery kicks off 2020 with an exhibit focused on the winter season. Still Winter opens Jan. 7 and continues to Jan. 31 in Park Forest. "January is an...

Fry the Coop in Oak Lawn features Nashville hot chicken and communal social space

December 27, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Joe Fontana opened Fry the Coop in November 2017 in Oak Lawn with a vision of opening 15 restaurants serving Nashville hot chicken in the next 10 years. After launching...

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