Ice is hot: Find a rink near you
When the Chicago Blackhawks or American Olympians do well, kids and adults alike get the urge to strap on skates and hit the ice. Dipping temperatures also inspire the sport....
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Operation: Shopping survival
Oh, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see. But how many gifts are ready under your tree? With two weeks to go 'til Christmas, if shopping remains one of...
Holiday fun: Skate with Santa, bake cookies, celebrate gnomes
Beyond the holiday concerts, plays and tree-lighting ceremonies, a variety of activities are designed to make the season brighter. Have tea time with Mrs. Claus, ice skate with Santa, party...
Toast to boozy fun this holiday season
Some would say it's not a holiday without a festive cocktail or special brew and a party or two. Area breweries, distilleries and other locales will host special events such...
New chef, new menu for Tribes
A new executive chef at Tribes Alehouse in Tinley Park is introducing new menu items, planning more special events and inspiring a brew at the Mokena location too. A 2-pound...
Sounds of the holiday season
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling. The sounds of Christmas are coming to a stage near you. Holiday concerts by the Illinois Philharmonic, Northwest Indiana Symphony and City Lights orchestras,...
Towns light it up for Santa
It's time for that magical moment when Santa arrives to lead parades and light the trees. Join the festivities when Santa Claus is coming to your town or make the...
Salt Creek Ballet delivers ‘Nutcracker’ production with aplomb
A toy coming to life is the stuff of children's dreams -- and stage and screen gold. "The Nutcracker," the classic holiday version of the universal theme, offers a chance...
Holiday shows feature miracles, carols and Ralphie
Will Ralphie get his Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot-range air rifle? Is the Macy's Santa the real deal? Will George Bailey regret his wish of having never been born? Inquiring minds...
Rustic Knead gets breakfast, lunch off to good start
Rustic Knead, a new bakery and sandwich shop in Lemont, is offering a fresh take on breakfast and lunch. Step right up to the counter and start with something traditional...