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Blue Island’s Dragon Boat Festival to send paddlers past urban waterfalls

May 21, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Susan Villanosa, a home healthcare coordinator in her 50s from Chicago’s Northwest Side, had a good chuckle when asked if she long considered herself an athlete. “I am not. I...

Anthrax opens when Slayer stops in Tinley Park on its farewell tour

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Days before half of the thrash-metal collective known as “the Big Four” began its world tour — and a final goodbye for one of them — the Illinois-based drummer of...

Trail’s Edge Brewing Company offers full menu, lots of craft beer options in downtown Frankfort

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

There’s something new within something old offering craft beer, fun food and a prime seat for downtown Frankfort festivities. “This is the time of year with a lot going on...

Slayer, Miranda Lambert, Pentatonix coming to Tinley Park’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre this summer

May 21, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

With nearly 30 concerts on the books and possibly more to come, Tinley Park’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is set to stage one of its most intense seasons yet. In addition...

Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery will host Pre-Dark Lord Day Beer Fest from 4 to 11 p.m. May 18 with beer and food served in the beer garden.

Rainbow Cone, Pistachio Abduction among brews tapped for Illinois Craft Beer Week

May 21, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

The craft beer business just keeps on chugging along, with the Southland seeing new developments in Mokena, Homewood, Tinley Park and beyond. With the arrival of Illinois Craft Beer Week...

Italy-inspired Motogiro d’Palos Park auto parade kicks off annual fine arts fair

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

Palos Park will again host its own version of the legendary street race Motogiro d'Italia to showcase the beauty of automobiles as a kickoff to Love the Park, the third...

5 nice things to do with your mom in honor of Mother’s Day

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

Don't be a bum to your mum. Treat her to brunch or take her to tea. Reign in Mother Nature, too, with hiking, picnicking or boating with Mom in the...

Dennis DeYoung, shown, and Rick Springfield will perform June 22 at Taste of Joliet, in place of Huey Lewis whose show has been canceled.

Live Nation offering $20 concert tickets in Tinley Park

May 21, 2019 at 10:19 p.m.

A $20 ticket promotion from Live Nation, the lineup for the Triple Play Concert Series in New Lenox and a replacement for Huey Lewis in Joliet are among the recent...

Pick your party when Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day collide

May 21, 2019 at 10:19 p.m.

Whether you prefer a mint julep or margarita, a glass is waiting for you at parties for the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. Kids, too, can celebrate the first...

Prime burgers, pizza and short ribs are popular dishes at the newly opened Coom's Corner Sports Grill in Lockport.

Ron Coomer opens Coom’s Corner Sports Grill in Lockport, hopes to be a hit with Cubs and Sox fans

May 21, 2019 at 10:17 p.m.

Go, Cubs fans, go, to Lockport where a former Cubs infielder has opened a restaurant. Ron Coomer, a former MLB All-Star and the analyst for Chicago Cubs radio on WSCR-AM...

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