Vickie Snow Jurkowski – Page 14

Following Lovehammers run and INXS bid, a solo Marty Casey set to play Joliet

May 22, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

Nearly 12 years ago, Hickory Hills native Marty Casey catapulted his South Side band the Lovehammers to its first deal with a major record label, a hit single in "Trees"...

Oliver the French bulldog celebrated his first birthday recently with owners Alex Vasiliades and Mike Norris on the dog-friendly patio of the Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport. (Photo by Vickie Snow Jurkowski)

In dog days of summer, Fido can dine al fresco, too

May 22, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

Dining al fresco is one of the pleasures of the season. Not feeling guilty about leaving your pups at home can be another reward as many restaurants are opening their...

Guitarist Zakk Wylde reunites with Ozzy Osbourne to headline Chicago Open Air

May 22, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

When Ozzy Osbourne and guitarist Zakk Wylde take the stage July 16 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview to headline Chicago Open Air, it will be only their second gig since...

An 8-ounce filet mignon and hand-cut fries are among the offerings at The Primal Cut Steakhouse, which opened in March in downtown Tinley Park. (Photo by Vickie Snow Jurkowski)

New steakhouse serving primal need of carnivores

May 22, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

The Primal Cut Steakhouse, which opened March 27 in downtown Tinley Park, offers steaks carved and dry-aged in-house, service with a smile and a décor worthy of the million-dollar renovation....

Forest Preserves presents Food Truck Fridays

May 22, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

Picnic in the park has a new meaning this summer in Will County. From corn patties stuffed with braised pork or roasted sweet potatoes and other Venezuelan fare by Sylvester...

Outdoor concerts bring Kansas, Rammstein, A Thousand Horses to Southland

May 22, 2019 at 12:21 p.m.

Spring rolls into summer with a slew of outdoor concerts. Here's a sampling of events in Joliet, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort and New Lenox. The Taste of Joliet will...

Lockport’s annual Summer Art Series kicks off with Old Canal Days

May 22, 2019 at 12:21 p.m.

Stroll with steampunk-attired folks along the Lincoln Landing, a landscaped promenade between two historic limestone buildings, and gaze upon canvases under creation by artists stationed right there along the banks...

All aboard: Joliet Rocket steamin’ into town

May 23, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.

If you hear the train a comin' rollin' round the bend, you will witness history in motion. And if you act fast before tickets sell out, you can step aboard...

All aboard: Joliet Rocket steamin’ into town

May 23, 2019 at 8:01 a.m.

If you hear the train a comin' rollin' round the bend, you will witness history in motion. And if you act fast before tickets sell out, you can step aboard...

Cruisin’ for a cause

May 22, 2019 at 12:21 p.m.

As Chicago Heights high schoolers, Brenda Urbaszewski and her now-husband Joe met at a roller rink. "He was a bad boy and my dad saw his '70 Dodge Charger and...

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