Ready to tap — Blue Island Beer Co.
Bryan Shimkos left his comfort zone in native Kansas to study beer and microbiology in Chicago. Now he's right at home in Blue Island, brewing and serving up "a hoppy...
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Local teas and tea shops offer comfort, relaxation
When Cheri Canchola's children misbehave, it's not screen time or toys she takes away. It's tea. "We drink tea every day. And we don't do pretend teas, we do real...
Tribes Beer Co. to debut brewery
There's another craft brewery opening in the south suburbs and you're invited. Known already for 40 beers on tap and a menu boasting seafood and dry-aged choice beef, Tribes Alehouse...
Plans in the works to expand the Southland cycling scene
Biking can be a solo path to serenity or a means to a social circle. You can pace yourself alongside pedestrians, Rollerbladers, equestrians and birdwatchers on trails paved with asphalt...
Tibetan monks coming to MVCC
Perhaps you caught the Tibetan monks on a recent episode of the Netflix series "House of Cards." Maybe you'd stop, as Claire Underwood did, and watch the silent monks painstakingly...
Local distilleries offer spirited tastings and events
Frankfort Spirits is bringing a taste of Kentucky to town. The makers of Emil Stimple Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for eight years, and Verdict Vodka, the latter made with Illinois...
On tap this weekend: Muppets, comedy, beer
Looking for something to do? Here are five things to do in the area April 24 to 26. -Village of Orland Park Comedy Improv Team, 8 to 10 p.m. Friday,...
Weekend ideas: Garden, paint, laugh
Looking for something to do? Here are five things to do in the area April 17 to 22. --Planning a Native Garden, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Isle a la...
Record Store Day means vinyl madness for Beverly shop
Hours before the sun rises Saturday, dozens of folks will be lined up outside of Beverly Records for a once-a-year tradition held on every continent except Antarctica. Located at 11612...
Breweries tap growing interest in craft beer
A guy walks into a bar. It's no joke that Miller Lite or any of his other standbys are not on tap. But he's thirsty to explore these often garage...