Young People’s Theatre Company presents ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’
"Mary Poppins" may have many fans but several actors in Young People's Theatre Company Jr.'s "Mary Poppins Jr." had not watched the 1964 movie before being cast in the musical....
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Slapshots Sports Bar & Grill in Midlothian aims for family friendly atmosphere
A family feel is what is offered at Slapshots Sports Bar & Grill in Midlothian. "Bob has lived in Midlothian his entire life. He raised his son here. He coached...
Drivin’ the Dixie reverses course, offering historic tour of several south suburbs
What has been a leisurely drive on Dixie Highway from Blue Island to Momence is reversing its route by request. The 18th annual Drivin' the Dixie on Saturday departs from...
Canada’s Glorious Sons gear up for big gigs including 101WKQX Piqniq in Tinley Park
When the Glorious Sons kicked off its U.S. headlining tour in February the Canadian rock group's concert in Chicago at Schubas Tavern was sold out. Chicago-area fans have another chance...
Foreigner headlines first night of entertainment at Taste of Joliet
Michael Bluestein was 9 years old when he discovered rock band Foreigner after "Hot Blooded" came on a mini jukebox on the table at Pizza Hut. "I remember hearing that...
Find out how much ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ during 23 Miles South Theatre’s production in Homewood
Whether one has or has not read "Dragons Love Tacos," the stage version of The New York Times best-selling children's book promises some laugh-out-loud fun. Although 23 Miles South Theatre...
Minnesota singer, songwriter Peter Mayer ready to return to Front Porch Music
Minnesota singer and songwriter Peter Mayer, whose work has been featured in songbooks, church hymnals and folk radio playlists across the United States returns to Front Porch Music in Valparaiso...
Goblin & the Grocer serves ‘Midwest small plates’ and boutique wine
After Dawn Doerfler Huston and her husband, Steve Huston, opened Hobgoblin Fine Wine and Spirits in Beverly Shores in June 2018, customers encouraged her to open a restaurant in town....
Canterbury’s ‘Queen Bees’ filled with 1960s hit songs
In the past few years Canterbury Summer Theatre's second show of the season has been a jukebox musical and this year is no different. "The Queen Bees," performed from June...
All That Remains ready to rock The Forge in Joliet
The release of All That Remains' latest album, "Victim of the New Disease," was bittersweet since the group's lead guitarist and founding member Oli Herbert unexpectedly died just weeks before....