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Sheila E., Prince’s former drummer, musical director, set to perform at Rialto

May 21, 2019 at 11:10 p.m.

Some might associate the cowbell with Will Ferrell and “Saturday Night Live.” Others are screaming with delight on social media after recently nabbing one or two signed by the Queen...

Pick a perfect pumpkin at local farms and patches

May 21, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

It’s time to pick a pumpkin and pet a pig. Here are some places where you can scout the perfect future jack-o-lantern and also buy pie, feed farm animals, take...

Fork & Spoon Cafe in Lemont offers classic eggs and bacon, as well as avocado toast and ‘drunk eggs’

May 21, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

Checking out a new restaurant can be hit or miss, but Fork & Spoon Café turns out to be a place you’ll want to dive into again and again. While...

Ride in a WWII Warbird, meet Svengoolie and more fun things to do Sept. 22-23

May 21, 2019 at 11:06 p.m.

Looking for something to do? Check out really cool aircraft — and maybe even take a ride — at Joliet’s Airport Festival. Tune in to a battle of the band...

Inaugural Rialto Beer Bash to highlight local brews, welcome John Condron

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

A new festival inside a historic gem will offer a one-stop sampling shop for Joliet-area breweries. While other beer fests tend to add breweries from afar, local libations will be...

An early start for fall color across Will, Cook forest preserves

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

The first day of autumn officially arrives Sept. 22, but foliage is a bit ahead of the calendar. “We’re expecting colors might not be as vivid this year due to...

Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery will host a pig roast to celebrate the tapping of Kratos Imperial Stout on Oct. 13.

Toast to suds, song and all things German during local Octoberfest events

May 21, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

It’s September and that means one thing: Octoberfest! Autumnal celebrations will be held in Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Lemont, Joliet, Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood and elsewhere. Tinley Park Modeled after celebrations in...

World War II Days, Taste of Lemont and Mexican fiesta among 5 things to do Sept. 7-9

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

Looking for something to do? Step back in time with a few events or just sip a paloma. Upcoming area events include pyrotechnic-filled battle reenactments at World War II Days...

Grilled sheep cheese with bacon and cranberry sauce is a popular appetizer at the Highlander House Restaurant & Bar in Palos Heights, where the menu is in Polish and English and all staff members speak both languages.

Polish fare at Highlander House reflects owners’ roots in Tatra Mountains

May 21, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

When a good Polish restaurant opens, word spreads near and far. “Every week we have new customers and we have a lot of customers here two times a week because...

End-of-summer beer fests celebrate the craft with tastings, food and entertainment

May 21, 2019 at 10:56 p.m.

While many breweries are gearing up for Octoberfests, the final weeks of summer bring a good share of festivities, too. Tinley Park’s 350 Brewing Company hosts its annual indoor bash...

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