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A tax that financial traders in Chicago would pay on each transaction could solve the pension crisis, generate revenue and "make heroes" out of the wealthy men and women who work on LaSalle Street, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis told the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board on Tuesday.
Lewis and the union have proposed the so-called LaSalle Street Tax as a way to fund public pension obligations.
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@TheAcidSkull: Wow clever tactic Marvel. Kill off an unkillable hero who also happens to be one of your most popular characters only to bring him back a year or so later. Yeah real clever. Also you've created a duplicate thread of this too mate.
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Gosh, that'd be a pretty bold move.
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@TheAcidSkull: Seriously? That's odd. Never heard of that happen before.
what never happens? :P
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@TheAcidSkull: Making one thread and then a duplicate of it as well. That is a strange thing. Does that happen every time you make a thread?
OHHH! yeah, almost every time, might be because i double press it or something :P
now back to the matter at hand, if marvels kills of wolverine it has to be done with class, otherwise he will return in like a year or so as you said.
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@TheAcidSkull: Yeah not gonna lie, killing off characters with class is something Marvel have lost over the recent years :P
i agree 100%, but this is wolverine, marvels main star attractions, meaning somthing good has to come out of it ...right? RIGHT?
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@TheAcidSkull: Um, Superior Spider-Man TAS? Their biggest, most famous character gets replaced by a guy who uses Parker's memories to see intimate moments between him and MJ? Plenty of good from that right? :P
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i do but, ONLY because i know it's temporary, no matter what anyone says, this is basically a new challenge for peter, and from the point of view i like it, but on the other hand, i HATE the whole premessis.
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Odds are this will be a rip off of RIP and the Return of Bruce Wayne. Wouldn't be surprised if Wolverine Inc comes out of it.
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Odds are this will be a rip off of RIP and the Return of Bruce Wayne. Wouldn't be surprised if Wolverine Inc comes out of it.
Though my faith in marvel of executing good deaths is dead, i really hope the manage to do something good, HOPE! XD
the last thing we need is daken acting like Damien
The past few years has seen Wolverine become one of Marvel's most over saturated characters and his popularity has taken a slight knock after the events of Avengers Vs. X-Men. Regardless, a reliable source indicates that his time might finally be up next year! Read on for details.
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According to the ever reliable lads over at Bleeding Cool, they've gotten word from Marvel's Creative Summit that, "next year there is a plan at Marvel to kill Wolverine." Apparently, it will be handled in a way which "gets round his healing factor and his seems supernatural deal to keep coming back from the grave." They go on to explain that Logan's involvement in Ultron War - which will see him and Susan Storm travelling back in time to recreate the Marvel Universe - will have some sort of effect on his body and that "even given his reputation as a bloodthirsty killer, this time he may have gone too far..." It's also worth noting that in an interview with Comic Book Resources, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso said this about a possible return of Wolverine's son, Daken. "Daken's name came up during our most recent Marvel creative retreat, but what that means, I'm afraid it's too early to reveal to you at this juncture!" Will he replace his dad? A big storyline like this in 2014 would certainly make sense, especially as Hugh Jackman's live-action Wolverine is set to have a large role in X-Men: Days of Future Past. How do you guys feel about the possibility of Marvel killing off the popular mutant character? Sound off below!
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It's funny how People Have been complaining about Wolverine Being overexposed And Now That Marvel Is Planning To Kill Him Everyone's All angry and Like F*** you Marvel WTF ?
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So say Wolverine stays dead for about a year or two would that mean X-23 would become the next wolverine because lets be honest this would make sense with of her being in avengers arena so she can become an Avenger/X-Man and assume the name Wolverine.
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@evilvegeta74: so its a possiblity,,,,o.0
@The_Goddess_of_Chaos: You can never really tell about these things.
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I don't want Wolvie to die he is in my top 2 favorite comic character :( if it happens I just hope it has great story.
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It's funny how People Have been complaining about Wolverine Being overexposed And Now That Marvel Is Planning To Kill Him Everyone's All angry and Like F*** you Marvel WTF ?
well Just because people think he is overexposed doesn't mean they want him dead. I could go without seeing some family members for longer periods but I don't want them to die.
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th e best and i have rented about 8 times befor.
I used the car tow dolly, It worked like a charm. The online how to use video is great.
The truck need a front end alignment. When you went over 60 on the highway the front end shook pretty hard.
I did the online/express check-in. Truck and contract were ready. Walked out to the truck, quick walk around and verified mileage and fuel.
Dropped off the truck. Said I'd get the invoice on my email. No problem. Too Easy.
Had a similar experience in July when I helped my daughter move in California.
No reason for me to check elsewhere. Great Job Uhaul.
Jved provided me excelent service/ I would stongly recommend the DG ogden ave. location
Always can count on Gene or Javad for great service.
experience was great - got in and out in 10 minutes when picking up the van.
Downers Grove Motor Sales was great. Your reservation system sucks. Got confirmation for the truck, location and time I requested. Then the next day I got another confirmation for a different truck at a different location and a different time than what I needed. After talking to 3 different reservation agents, none of which seemed to have a clue, I finally got a trailer (I wanted a truck) at a location that was considerably further than I wanted.
Again, Downers Grove Motor Sales did a great job. The reservation screw-up wasn't at all their fault.
This is the second time I've rented from U-Haul in the past 3 months and the second time they messed up the reservation.
U-Haul really needs to get their act together.
I had to fill up the tank before returning truck. I only drove 28 miles, yet I put 6.5 gallons of gas in the tank. unless the mpg is only 4, I was ripped off. I spent $88 to rent truck, plus $25 for gas.
Very friendly and helpful.
Very efficient in handling the paperwork. Minimal wait for vehicle. Vehicle was very clean and ran well.
Would highly recommend this location.
I was suppose to be at the Fox Valley location for a 6pm return on an enclosed trailer. Downers grove told me I has to have the enclosed trailer back by 3pm for another renter (they had Qty 2). I had to take an open trailer to get my work done and returned it by 6pm. Guess what... both enclosed trailers were still in the yard. Not happy.
The service is great. I was late for pickup/return, the man was just very nice and tried to help me.
Better customer service and friendlier service. Location was within a uses car lot/auto repair facility but was close to my home which made it convenient.
Great service, good attitude. Very satisfactory!
The truck was clean and ready to use. No issues with the truck. I was a little hesitant with renting from a used car dealers/auto mechanic. Place was run down a bit , not terrible. They did not try to charge us anything extra so I am thankful for that.
you were great and very helpfull you do not need any inprovements thanks
Nothing. The gentleman that served us was very helpful and friendly. Trailer worked well and great price!
Why was I charged $96 for a day's rental when the website said it was "$29.99 per day"? I realize there will be some added fees but I feel like I was taken advantage of.
The location was a little sketchy. It was a small shop with a few trailers and a very small building. Not even sure what sort of shop they were.
I left my IPass in the truck and the location owner called me the next day. He went over and above his call of duty for that and I really appreciated it. He was also extremely helpful the entire process. I will be moving again soon and will come back to this specific location as well as recommend it.
Very small & crowded car lot & office. The gentleman that assisted us was efficient but not particularly friendly. We were in & out pretty fast.
The day before my move, I found out that U-Haul swapped my 26' truck reservation with a 20' truck and a trailer. This is not the fault of the specific location, but the fault of U-Haul directly. This caused nothing but headaches for the move: increased load / unload time, difficulty maneuvering at load and unload location, and less cubic feet of space available. Very disappointed in U-Haul's bait and switch on equipment size selection.
the equipment was not maintained, latches were rusted to the point they would not work properly.
I also found a tire under inflated.
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US flies visa control kite over Pakistani Brit 'terror suspects'
US representatives moved swiftly into denial mode in the wake of Monday's New York Times claim that homeland security secretary Michael Chertoff had proposed excluding UK citizens "of Pakistani origin" from the US visa waiver programme. The visa waiver programme allows visa-free travel to the US for citizens from a select group …
hmmm its a toughie this one
i can see both points of view here. surely the amercians have the right to be picky now. i, for one, have a criminal record for a drugs offence 10+ years ago. now, the US has the right to refuse me entry, yet i am no threat at all to their security or defence. they are simply trying to put their own nations security above 'foreigners' (myself included) feelings. i only wish the UK thought more about UK citizens than everywhere else in the World.
its the same as when all those busts were happening a few months ago and all the furore saying 'why pick on us, blah blah' the answer was simple. it wasnt white non-muslims blowing up busses, attempting to blow up night clubs, attempting to kidnap and kill muslim soldiers. it was a muslim. now, i am, of course, not saying all terrorists are muslims - i know its only a tiny majority, but the americans must be thinking the same thing - if they can vet everyone fitting the demographic then they should be safer.
we seem more that happy to assume every teenager with a hoody and baseball cap is a thief, every 'drug taker' is a burglar yadda yadda... yet when a religion or skin colour comes into the equation everyone shits themselves about political correctness
the USA isnt under threat from christian bombers (well not english ones anyway - they have plenty of nutter christan fundamentalists over there already) - they are under threat from a very small minority of muslims. to be honest if i was an american i would want to know everything was being done to stop the threat of 911 happening again. its only a matter of time before all muslims are checked, and to be honest could you blame them? in the UK the majority are almost always put in danger due to the 'rights' of the minority (paedophiles etc)
all that will happen otherwise is that every UK citizen will not be allowed to use the waiver system, just because some muslims feel it is 'racist'.
Suspicious people...
Having once been fined £45 and £25 costs for the heinous crime of having a Black and White licence for a colour TV, it seems that I am now such a hazard to US National Security that I cannot qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme.
Well, thanks, USA, but I think I'll just skip visiting you instead, along with everyone else who dislikes the idea of being considered a potential terrorist just because you've dug yourselves into a hole so deep that you can't see you way out.
It's not racist - or is it
Just to be another annoying pedant, but going after Muslims isn't racist. Muslims aren't a race, it's a religion.
You do not have to be dark/muslim/Pakistani to get rotten treatment
What the US customs people fail to understand is that they are not just guardians of their country, but also its ambassadors. They also work on the assumption that the majority of foreigners want to harm the US, which of course not true. They do seem to be working towards changing that. See the following example.
Last year I went to Atlanta, Georgia, for a conference and (as a British citizen) did not need a visa. I am white, non-muslim (staunch atheist actually), non-Pakistani, and do not have so much as a speeding ticket to my name (maybe that itself is suspicious, can anybody be that squeeky clean?). However, the treatment you get from the customs official who "welcomed" me into the US was nothing short of disgraceful. If, after spending 6 or 7 hours listening to an engine drone you do not instantly respond to any of the questions, mumbled by the Man in Blue, you get shouted at. A nice example:
Man in Blue: how many bags have you got?
Me : what do you mean, the ones I am carrying here, or including the check-in luggage?
Man in Blue: HOW MANY BAGS HAVE YOU GOT??!!
Me: Two here, one checked in
Man in Blue: *****HOW MANY BAGS HAVE YOU GOT??!!*****
Me: A grand total of 3.
Man in Blue: Put you left hand there (vague gesture)
Me: Excuse me?
Man in Blue: PUT YOUR LEFT HAND THERE !!(angry vague gesture more-or-less towards finger print reader)
Me: Do you mean "put my left index finger there"? Sorry, I thought you meant my hand.
Man in Blue: HAVE YOU NOT BEEN TO THE STATES BEFORE (at 95 dB)
Me: Yes, in 2000, before all this was necessary
He was not amused. The more angry he got, the more (chilingly, admitted) polite I got, which riled him further. I actually got the feeling he resented having to let me through. Other officials at the bagage reclaim and check-in, and reclaiming again in the main building (Atlanta Airport is easily the least efficient in this regard) was made more interesting by other "helpful" people in blue shouting at everyone to move quickly when there was just ONE scanner working for an entire 747-load or two.
I was happy I had a new pasport with stamps only from "good-guy" nations such as Japan and Australia. Heavens (which I do not believe in but anyway) knows what would have happened if I still had my old pasport with a stamp from Tunisia with lovely Arabic lettering. That would be Guantanamo Bay for me most likely. As a result, I have NOT enrolled for the same conference (held in San Antonio, Texas) this year, just to avoid flying to the US again. The year after it will be held elsewhere.
Again, you might contend he is just doing his job, but a bit of politeness would have made my entry far quicker and more enjoyable. Otherwise the people in Atlanta were friendly.
I will go back to the US (if I am still welcome) but only to visit friends, I think.
Michael Wilkinson
(or should I have used an alias to ever be allowed back ;-)
Nobody likes border gaurds (except hookers, but that's another story) yet you have to realise they do have a tough job: defending the frontier, and acting as ambassadors.
I've a bit of a checkered past, and I know my file is flagged up on various countries' systems from time-to-time, mais c'est la vie.
I'll never forget dealing with Aussie Immigration though when traveling on slightly, errr inaccurate, credentials. After a business-like but searching, short interrogation I was waved through. Two minutes later and twenty yards further along a corridor then down an escalator, a uniformed federal cop wearing an ear piece standing next to a barrier smilingly bade me welcome to Australia, addressing me by my full name.
For at least ten minutes after passing by I grinningly thought what a nice touch on entering a state for the first time. Then I realised it's a polite way of saying "we know you're bloody here mate."
By the way, anyone know what happened to all those fancy (not so) hidden image capture cameras Manchester Airport had on its Irish departures corridor....? Amerikay you say....?
All Immigration Officers are Rude
Actually they're not, however many, as the person above indicates, are.
His experience is fairly common, and actually it was fairly common prior to the passage of the so-called Patriot Act. They were just as rude, but didn't take your fingerprints.
The problem here is that ANY immigration officer can arbitrarily chuck out you of the country. The person above was actually quite lucky he didn't find himself on a plane home - or more accurately he was lucky he didn't find himself in departures for 3 days waiting for a seat on a plane home.
Yes they do have that power, and yes they do use it without any thought of consequence, without any consideration to the thousands of pounds you might have spent on your holiday - they're assholes.
My first experience of US Customs and Immigration was almost identical to that of the guy above, the only difference was the location.
Now consider what I went through when I came back with a Visa that allowed me to live and work in the US. When they HAD to let me in because I had paperwork telling them so, they took it very personally. Believe me when I say they made we jump through every available hoop, and consequently miss my connecting flight - 3 hours later. I should say I'm never rude, I don't get flippant with them (mostly because Americans don't really understand it if you are), and I answered every question and always did everything I was told.
So I'm convinced they just don't like people from the UK.
However I can say this. In between those two arrivals I happened to take a trip to LA. The immigration officer that time was all sweetness and light, it was almost as if she didn't know I was English.
British Immigration Officers seem to be a completely different kettle of fish. Not only are they not rude to everyone that wants to come to our shores, but they are also fairly accommodating if you do fuck up. My wife accidentally stayed for 6 months once (it said she could on the passport stamp - so we weren't breaking any laws as such), and ok they gave us a hard time when we came back from France during that time, but in the end all they did was extend the time she was allowed to stay by another 3 months. They understood she wasn't cheating any system, but wanted to see if England was somewhere we would be happy settling down - before we went through the paperwork nightmare that every country makes you go through if you want to emigrate.
Try that in the US and see what happens. Actually don't because they'll stick you in departures for 3 days, waiting for a seat on a plane - and won't let you back in for 10 years.
Not all guards are rude (and a side order of curry)
Regarding the discussion on border guard rudeness I kicked off: not all are rude, and my past experiences (pre 9/11) in the US actually were quite good. And the green forms you need to fill in are worth a laugh anyway (question: Are you entering the US to commit illegal or immoral acts? Has ANYBODY EVER answered "yes" to that? If so they should be sent back as too thick). The two pre-9/11 visits involved no more than a number of perfectly reasonable questions, asked in an ordinary tone of voice. I am always quite willing to cooperate with border guards, and have never had any trouble (even in Germany in the Rote Armee Fraction days). After 9/11 I visited Canada, and the searches were clearly a lot stricter, and rightly so. I would happily have let the border guard mentioned in the earlier post search my luggage, I have nothing to hide. In Australia I even indicated that the sandals in my suitcase might contain a little soil (and therefore unwanted visitors) before they asked explicitly, and had them check that.
Indeed, border checks are essential, and I wish them every success in finding terrorists, and other criminals.
The other point I would like to make is on the "suspicious" behaviour involving frequent toilet visits: This might be indicative of having had a bad curry recently: AHA! link to India and therefore Pakistan (its a neighbouring country after all)
You see: there is method in the madness!
Michael Wilkinson
Atmosphere: Hostile.
I've only ever been to the US once, and the only way I can describe the immigration counters is: Hostile. It feels like if you're not a US citizen, you are obviously looking to damage the US in some way. I was more frightened going through US customs on a valid business trip than going through Hong Kong customs on an expired German child's passport when I was 9, without my parents. Even going through Chinese immigration is better!
One of the funniest comments I overheard has to be at Heathrow airport, from an American family queuing up at passport control:
"Gawd, Whai do we hav to waaait with aawl these people? Don't they know we're Americans? This is rehdiculous."
Obviously never gone through US customs as a foreigner then...
As to the Pakistani profiling, it sounds like the same type of paranoia that stopped an Asian family from flying soon after 9/11. Some ignorant passengers complained that they wouldn't fly if the Asian family did, kicked up a fuss, and the family got kicked off.
That, and I thought it was the Saudi's the Americans needed to worry about?
Didn't seem to mind letting Irish terrorists in
They never seemed to mind allowing Irish terrorists (actual terrorists, not just suspects) onto their shores for the odd bit of fund raising. Infact, the senators, congressmen, police officers and firemen who helped raise the money for the killing of British citizens didn't seem to mind much at all.
Ofcourse, I don't think that there's a large group of Pakistani-American voters to sway.
Not all guards are rude (about 50/50)
A few years ago I went to the US as part of a large party of snowboarders (there were around 20 of us) and from our experiences at US Border Control in Atlanta I think the spilt is about 50/50 (professional attitude vs powertripping assholes)
The guard I got (we ended up fairly spread out in seperate queues) was friendly, fast and efficient. He even cracked a joke about my limp (I'd damaged my knee recently), and how he could perform amateur surgery - I forget the exact joke but it was quite funny and not half as spooky as that probably sounds now
It was relatively painless and whilst thorough was quite a friendly welcome to the country
About 50% of my freinds had similar experiences - the others were amazing
3 of our group were nearly refused entry for not knowing the exact address of where we were staying. They were able to give the address of the chalet letting company and the resort, but for fairly obvious reasons could not give the exact address of the chalet they were staying in down to the door number (since that's allocated on arrival)
Other stories were just as bizarre and in all we had to wait about 45 minutes for them all to clear customs
The 3 stick in my mind though as although we were not close enough to overhear the conversations exactly (they aren't exactly keen on people waiting on the other side of the desks), from where I was stood I could see them being grilled and basically shouted at. When they came thorugh they were visibly shaken and angry
To put it in perspective a little we aren't teenagers or even 20 somethings having a jolly (I wish) - just for those of you out there who have a mental image of a teenager winding up security. We are all professionals and one of the guys grilled is a company director
Its partly down to this experience that as a group we've never been back - Canada's been much more pleasant and has replaced the US 3 years running
If the US decide to start alienating my fellow countrymen based on ANY stereotype (other than maybe criminal records or actual past records). I would have no problems boycotting them all together - I hope our government puts it to them in exactly that context, it's all or nothing. Either the US is our friend and it values our business or it can remove the country entirely from the visa waiver program
And as for sharing any data on our citizens other than basic outstanding criminal records and ID cards in general - no comment


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Annual Robbie McEvers Memorial Golf Tournament
The 36th Annual Robbie McEvers Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Links Golf Course. This free tournament for junior golfers attracts over 350 players each year.
CITY: Jacksonville
Odyssey Fun World
Visit our website for discounts and packages. Games, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Soft Playland, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Inflatable Park & more!
CITY: Tinley Park
Brook Farm
Brook Farm is your stop for local produce this season. We grow a wide variety of fresh vegetables, popcorn kernels and produce delicious flavored popcorn products.
CITY: Harvard
Jerseyville Harvest Inn
Whether you are in Jerseyville for business or pleasure, be sure to check out the Jerseyville Harvest Inn. This motel is conveniently located in the middle of the business district and is located on U.S. 67 and near Illinois Route 16. Amenities include in-room microwave, refrigerator, free Wi-fi, and free Continental breakfast.
CITY: Jerseyville
Oak Park Public Library
Architectural award-winning Main Library features extensive contemporary art collection and Art Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Library meeting rooms vary in capacity from 17 to 120 and offer Internet access and a selection of audiovisual equipment. Completely ADA accessible. Convenient parking.
CITY: Oak Park
The Promise
This one hour musical play tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo on the Maid of Iowa, a beautiful little paddle-wheeler. You'll laugh at the antics of young Eli, thrill at the dancing and music, and feel the depth of devotion of these early settlers in Nauvoo as they face the martyrdom of their leader, and the violent and dangerous exodus from their homes in the middle of winter. Tickets are free but required for admission.
CITY: Nauvoo
The Neighborhood Co-op
If there's one thing the Neighborhood Co-op is known for, it's good food. Between the grocery store and the deli area, this one-stop-shop has everything you need for the perfect meal. Enjoy the fresh taste of locally grown produce, shop the work of Carbondale's thriving art scene, and feast on a hearty sandwich, made with all-organic products.
CITY: Carbondale
The Longbranch Grill
Located in Historic Downtown Shelbyville, this family-owned restaurant has unique clockwork decor, original tile ceiling and exposed brickwork walls. The Longbranch Grill pride itself on its homemade food and casual atmosphere.
CITY: Shelbyville
Dave & Buster's
Eat. Drink. Play. Watch. Over 40,000 square feet of fun!! With more than 200 games in the Million Dollar Midway. Win tickets playing the games and turn them in for great prizes in the Winner's Circle. Grab an appetizer at the bar, or head into the dining room for awesome dishes. With a full menu featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more, everyone will find something that satisfies. Watch sports on big screens and enjoy great deals on signature cocktails, beer and wine. Specials: 1/2 Price Games Wed - open to close. Eat & Play is $16.99 at this location, restrictions apply. House Policies: Under 18 need a parent or guardian. 6 minors per adult. Kiddie call 11pm.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Deck the Depot
Saunter over to Berwyn's Depot District for Deck the Depot, a brisk holiday walk through Berwyn's downtown Winter Wonderland complete with lights, live reindeer and a petting zoo at the Municipal Parking Facility. Let Santa know what's on your wish list and then get a complimentary photo with the Big Man in Red at Bounce Sports. Snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a hayride (Windsor & Grove Ave.). Relax to the sounds of Carolers. For those who prefer a traditional chauffeur, a heated trolley will also make stops at all of the Open Houses. Best of all, even the "naughty" will be treated like the "nice" as all of the event's aforementioned features are family-friendly and free. Opening Ceremony will take place at 5:15pm at the "Berwyn" Train Depot at Windsor & Grove. Pick up an event punch card and enter our event raffle by visiting Bounce Sports. Depot District merchants will stay open late to offer complimentary goodies, holiday specials and cheer to all who visit. Don't forget that holiday shopping list! As an extra incentive, the event will feature a special drawing for adults 21+ who spend $10 in the Depot District and have the event passport "punched" by all of the participating open houses for a chance to win a basket worth over $200!
CITY: Berwyn
All Seasons Apple Orchard
Take a wagon ride to the orchard where you will be surrounded by thousands of apples trees and 12 varieties of apples and pears. Enjoy seasonal activities like pumpkin picking and the corn maze. There is also a cow train, goat bridge, corn crib, giant swings, a spider web, jumping pillow and a petting zoo. The weekends even have pig races and a magic show for the kids. Take your whole family down for some apple picking and make sure to stick around for the many other activities.
CITY: Woodstock
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
The Itasca Historical Museum was the original Itasca Train Depot built in 1873. A 1939 Milwaukee Road Rib-side Caboose numbered 01839 was acquired and restored to its original bright orange appearance with all new doors, windows and wood interior. Kids love the interactive train display in the Depot which looks like Itasca in the late 1800's with bells and whistles. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am-4pm and the 1st and 2nd Saturdays each month from 9am-2pm.
CITY: Itasca
Southern Illinois Irish Festival
This Festival began in 1997 and continued to grow and expand with new events and excitement for participants of all ages. A Celtic cultural celebration with special concerts, fairs with music, dance workshops & demonstrations, Celtic arts & crafts, and merchandise, children's activities. This year's Southern Illinois Irish Festival will be hosted by Walkers Bluff. This new venue provides a picturesque location just northwest of Carterville, Illinois.
CITY: Carterville
The PIT & Frankie's Fun Center
The PIT & Frankie's Fun Center offers a great place where a family, tween or teens can hang out with pizza, hand-dipped ice cream, and snacks. You can also shoot pool or play arcade games.
CITY: Washington
Red Barn Market
It's spring and we are open 8 to 6 everyday. We now have a great selection of vegetable plants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets. New plans are coming in every week. As always there is pottery, outdoor furniture, and fountains. Also, we have fresh asparagus direct from or farm. Come today and check us out!
CITY: Woodstock
Vito & Nick's II
Good fun, good people, good food, local neighborhood joint. Now serving deep dish pizza too! Outdoor seating.
CITY: Tinley Park
Hampton Inn Yorkville
77 guest rooms, including single-room and whirlpool suites, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center, On the House™ hot breakfast, meeting space and free wired and wireless Internet. Near Raging Waves Waterpark, Yorkville canoe/kayak chute and more.
CITY: Yorkville
Woodruff Hotel
Located in Nauvoo's Historic Downtown District the Woodruff Hotel welcomes its guests into the original 1871 Temple House building. Recognized in the National Registry of Historic Places, and standing high among the city's revered landmarks, this special Nauvoo hotel is named after one of Nauvoo's early distinguished and beloved residents. . . Wilford Woodruff.
CITY: Nauvoo
Drury Inn & Suites
Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is just moments away from popular attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and history lessons.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Windy City Thunderbolts
The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. 2007 & 2008 Frontier League Champions! Call to reserve groups or parties today!
CITY: Crestwood
Crab Orchard Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
This Annual AKC Dog Show boasts many additional amenities. Sign up to bring your dog to the hearing clinic or get their nails trimmed while you wait. Over 100 breeds will try to make it to the Best In Show ring. There will also be vendors of dog treats, toys, beds, blankets and more.
CITY: Marion
Rialto Square Theatre Festival of Trees
The Rialto Square/ComEd Festival of Trees is a week-long extravaganza to kick off the holiday season! Festivities include a fabulous display of 60 decorated trees and wreaths, on which bids are taken, plus numerous special events throughout the week that will put you in the holiday spirit. Schedule: 11/24-Opening Night Celebration; 11/25-Festival of the Vine-Wine Tasting, Holiday How-to Seminar & Senior Day; 11/26-"Salute to Our Heroes" Day; 11/28-Kids' Workshop, Santa's Hotline, Teddy Bear Brunch & Young Professionals Party.
CITY: Joliet
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Heroes and Heroines"
Heroes and Heroines have been the focus of the greatest story tellers throughout history! Join Danville Symphony Orchestra Maestro Jeremy Sterling and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal French Hornist, Robert Danforth for this musical survey of some of the most heroic stories ever set.
CITY: Danville
Crowne Plaza Springfield
The Crowne Plaza Springfield hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area's history, culture and quirks. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, their goal is to make your experience a memorable one.
CITY: Springfield
Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
The 26th Annual Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days will be held at John A Logan College. It is the largest celebration of Hunting and Fishing Day in the country. This 200+ vendor show offers something for the whole family. Bass Fishing and Crappie seminars, catfish contest, Goose calling contests, Dock Dogs competitions, retriever demonstrations and a kids fishing hole are just a few of the activities throughout the weekend.
CITY: Carterville
Christmas Trolley Lights Tour
Relax before the holidays on this illuminated tour of the LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica area, just days before Christmas. Let the staff plan the route and do the driving so you can enjoy light displays in our fully enclosed trolley. The trolleys are heated but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. Each tour will have a guide to get into the holiday spirit through some Christmas carols and songs. Tours run from 6-8pm and reservations are a must.
CITY: Oglesby
NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament
Danville Area Community College and the City of Danville will again host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament at the DACC campus March 17-21, 2015. This year marks the 22nd year that Danville has hosted the tournament and the 30th year of the tournament.
CITY: Danville
Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora
Near major attractions like Blackberry Farm, great golfing and shopping. Short drive to Hollywood Casino, Paramount Theatre and more. Amenities include 6,000 square foot swimming complex, kiddie pool, 2,200-gallon hot tub, exercise room and free high speed internet.
CITY: Aurora
St. Patrick's Day Festival
Start the day with the 5K run/walk race at 9 a.m. Watch the parade at 11am, enjoy corned beef & cabbage at the 17th Street Bar and Grill Warehouse. The Irish Kids' Fest will feature arts and crafts, games and story telling at the Murphysboro Youth Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grab a shillelagh and pour a green beer, or sample local craft beers while listening to the Irish music, and try your hand in the dart tournament or the Leprechaun Classic Bocce Tournament to be held at Riverside Park.
CITY: Murphysboro
Symphony in Lights
The Promenade Bolingbrook and the Village of Bolingbrook join together to provide spectacular Holiday family fun with the Symphony in Lights Holiday Light Show beginning at dusk and runs every hour on the hour until 9 p.m., Nov 15 - Dec 31. Take more than 250,000 computer-controlled, brightly colored, energy efficient lights, choreograph them to the thunderous sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, add flickering, multi-directional, strobe-like bursts of light, and the result is Symphony in Lights, the largest, most energetic, innovative, public holiday light show in the country that twinkles and shimmers as it illuminates the million-square-foot Promenade Bolingbrook. The show is designed to fit its environment. Spectators will experience 40 life-sized snowflakes dance around a massive 48-foot tall tree in the center's Village Green gathering area. LED lights at the Center run the entire show on the amount of energy needed to power only one average-sized home.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings offers lunch and dinner. It includes an atmosphere great for any sporting event or family gathering.
CITY: Effingham
Freedom Fest
4th of July Celebration events includes: Freedom Run a 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run; a Gospel Show; a Parade; Free Concert at the City Park and much more. Capping off the Freedom Fest is one of the largest fireworks display in Southern Illinois.
CITY: Goreville
Lexington Inn & Suites - Effingham
Offers meeting rooms, non-smoking & smoking rooms/suites, pet friendly, free breakfast, pool & spa, and free internet.
CITY: Effingham
The House of Busifingers
A gift shop that brings out the kid in you. Specializing in hand crafted gifts, doll clothes and doll accessories, inspirational signs and country decor. Doll clothes to fit the 18 inch and 14-15 inch dolls, like American Girl dolls. You can also stuff your own plush animal. Birthday parties are available.
CITY: Carterville
WinterFest in Downtown Oak Park
Join Oak Park for a cookie walk inside over 50 participating shops and restaurants! Catch a glimpse of Saint Nicholas, enjoy a variety of family friendly acts and warm up inside the hospitality tent with free hot chocolate and coffee.
CITY: Oak Park
Annual Downtown Celebration
Plan to be part of the Downtown Celebration, a festive day of music, food and fun in the heart of Historic Downtown Jacksonville.
CITY: Jacksonville
Rodeway Inn - Effingham
Rodeway offers standard amenities, along with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable television. Whirlpool bathtubs, sofa sleepers and spacious work desks are available in some rooms. A continental breakfast is also provided.
CITY: Effingham
Ruby Tuesday
Offers breakfast, lunch & dinner.
CITY: Effingham
Casa Vieja
Locally owned Mexican Restaurant with daily drink specials. Indoor patio for dining.
CITY: Johnston City
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Evanston
Pizza and Pasta Express
We offer an alcohol-free, family environment with speedy service and positive attitudes. Children and adults of all ages enjoy our large-scale model train display that is suspended from above and in full operation while they dine. So come in and enjoy some of the best homemade Pizza and Pasta dishes found in the area. Be sure to try our famous Double Decker Pizza & award-winning Italian beef subs and salads.
CITY: Carterville
Barn Quilts of Dewitt County
Barn quilts of DeWitt County is a project designed to celebrate Clinton and DeWitt County's rich agricultural history, showcase our rural areas, promote agritourism, the arts, and create a sense of community pride. Throughout the county, vibrant, hand-painted 8'X8' quilt blocks on 'wooden canvases' adorn numerous barns, making a drive through the countryside all the more enjoyable.
CITY: Clinton
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill Historic Area
The historic buildings at Kennekuk County Park's Bunker Hill Historic Area will be decorated for the holidays and thousands of lights illuminated Friday - Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 PM through the holiday season.
CITY: Danville
The Patio Restaurant - Orland Park
Voted "Best BBQ Ribs in the Chicago Southland." This is now a 37-year casual dining, catering and carryout tradition in the Southwest and Western suburbs.
CITY: Orland Park
Grafton Homestead Retreat
This country home, located in Grafton, Illinois, is nestled on over 70 acres of trees, pasture and farmland. Enjoy hours with your family exploring the outdoors, fishing, roasting marshmallows or taking a ride on the paddle boat. The property features pond fishing, camping, bonfire and BBQ facilities, hiking areas and picnicking. No hunting is allowed on the property but hunters are more than welcome to stay in this region known for its duck and deer hunting. Reservations are required.
CITY: Grafton
Byassee Keyboard and Sound
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, Byassee Music is one of the locally-owned and operated choices for music instruments and equipment in Williamson county and Southern Illinois. Backed by over three decades of experience, the store has become a cornerstone of the Marion community. Also offering DJ services.
CITY: Marion
White Water Canyon Water Park
White Water Canyon Water Park is an affordable, wet and wild oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, perfect for the whole family!
CITY: Tinley Park
Courier Cafe
The Courier Cafe is a charming family restaurant located in a former newspaper building that serves burgers, hand-dipped shakes, and all your breakfast favorites.
CITY: Urbana
Chuck's Depot
Chuck's Depot is a locally owned hobby shop. Chuck has a large stockage of scale engines, cars, and building kits from all periods. The depot has two layouts- one in the shop for demos, and his personal one fills the basement. Chuck is also a distributor for various systems, and he carries model cars and aircraft in different scales.
CITY: Marion
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
Splash park features interactive children's water play area with safety surface.Lazy River, tube and body slides, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, toddler pool, diving boards, concessions, sand play area.
CITY: St. Charles
Early Tin Dusters Fall Color Run
A street rod show of 1949 cars and older held in the streets of downtown Quincy each year. 900+ cars in attendance plus vendors and special drives and events each year. Free registration.
CITY: Quincy
Courtyard by Marriott - Normal
The Courtyard by Marriott is located one block off of Veteran's Parkway, just minutes from fine dining, infinite hours of shopping and indoor and outdoor golf. The newly renovated lobby features The Bistro, a restaurant serving bountiful breakfast options and dinner options that include soups, salads, sandwiches and pizza. The lounge is the perfect place to enjoy wine, beer or signature cocktails. Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Courtyard by Marriott ensures a memorable stay with its great facilities and award-winning staff.
CITY: Normal
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Hyatt Place Champaign
The Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana is opening in 2014. This nine-story hotel features 3,200 square feet of meeting space and 145 well-appointed, modern guestrooms. The hotel is located in the vibrant heart of downtown Champaign, featuring 36 restaurants within a two block radius of the hotel. The eclectic dining scene is sure to provide you with numerous choices to dazzle your taste buds with their distinctive twists on worldly cuisine. The Official Hotel Partner of Fighting Illini Athletics, Hyatt Place is conveniently located in downtown Champaign, only minutes from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus.
CITY: Champaign
California Pizza Kitchen - Chicago
Hearth-baked Pizzas, made to order pastas, innovative salads and delicious desserts. Also available for carry-out and delivery.
CITY: Chicago
Dave & Buster's
A 24,000 sq. ft. restaurant and entertainment facility.
CITY: Orland Park
Noah's Ark Pet Shoppe
Noah's Ark Pet Shoppe has everything for small animals. Bird cages, lizard cages, snake tanks, fish bowls and much more. They also have birds, fish, lizards, rabbits, snakes and more small animals.
CITY: Effingham
Best Western - Effingham
Best Western offers free breakfast, pool & spa, non-smoking and smoking rooms, and is pet friendly. If you want to go out diner you don't have to travel to far, because the Raintree Restaurant is located next door and it is owned by the same family.
CITY: Effingham
6th Annual Civil War Santa's Visit
Celebrate Christmas, 1860s style, at Lincoln Log Cabin. While Christmas would not become an official holiday until 1870, during the Civil War, soldiers both north and south found ways to celebrate. Join us as we welcome our Civil War era Santa Claus, whose image once graced the front page of Harper's Weekly as he distributed gifts to Union soldiers. Let's hope they won't be any hardtack under your tree this year! 10am-4pm
CITY: Lerna
The Patio Restaurant
Voted "Best BBQ Ribs in the Chicago Southland." This is now a 37-year casual dining, catering and carryout tradition in the Southwest and Western suburbs.
CITY: Bridgeview
Holiday Walk
Travel back in time for a glimpse of holidays in seasons past. Luminaries will light the way to our log cabins where pioneer families will be celebrating. They might even be serving holiday goodies! Stop by and share your holiday wishes with a Civil War era Santa. Enjoy freshly popped corn along the way and come inside the Nature Center to listen to the sound of music. Held on the Festival Grounds in Spencer Conservation Area.
CITY: Belvidere
Alexander's Resturant
Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.
CITY: Elgin
Teutopolis Monastery Museum
See displays of early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans arrived in October 1858, and the three priests and six brothers quickly set about building a parish and friary.
CITY: Teutopolis
Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. Offers dine in or take out.
CITY: Marion
KB Learning Center
KB Learning Center provides therapy and educational toys at competitive prices.Teaching supplies are also available.
CITY: Effingham
Breakfast with Santa
Join the jolliest man, as well as the Mrs., for a breakfast buffet at Starved Rock Lodge. Following breakfast, you'll be treated to "Magic by Cory". Also attending will be "Grace" a white-tailed deer from the Furry Friends. Children may take turns sitting on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Enjoy brunch and meet Santa between 8:30am and 11:30am. $15.50 adults & $11.95 children under 10.
CITY: Oglesby
Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks is open 24 hours and offers specialty coffees.
CITY: Effingham
The Thomas Shoppe
The Thomas Shoppe has homecoming dresses, prom dresses, an everyday causal outfit or dress and more to pick from for any occasion.
CITY: Effingham
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
370 rooms, 18 suites, 2 restaurants, lounge, conference facility, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, fitness center and banquet facilities
CITY: Decatur
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Bloomington
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is conveniently located four miles from Illinois State University and three miles from Illinois Wesleyan University. It is a short drive away from all of the Bloomington-Normal State Farm Insurance offices, as well as the Ironwood Golf Course, Highland Park Golf Course, and The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course. Just minutes away from the property in Downtown Bloomington are numerous local restaurants, an exciting nightlife, and countless other attractions including the U.S. Cellular Coliseum and the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is conveniently accessible off of I-55, I-74, and near I-39.
CITY: Bloomington
Lippold Park Family Golf Center
The mini putt courses have been designed with separate themes, including the handicapped accessible Sports-N-Courts with a sports theme, and Tees-N-Trees with a prairie theme.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta serves authentic Mexican food at affordable prices within a friendly atmosphere.
CITY: Effingham
Gabby Goat
The Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill is the premier restaurant and sports bar in Effingham, IL for your next night out, event, gathering, party, breakfast, lunch, or dinner! The Gabby Goat is all about a culmination of creativity, desire, passion, and just plain old hard work. We are an American Pub and Grill. The driving force throughout our development has been and will always be to provide you, our guests, with the "Greatest Of All Times."
CITY: Effingham
Build It! Make It! - Discovery Center Museum
Back by popular demand! Creativity flows this fall in the Build It! Make It! exhibit as Discovery Center visitors design, invent, and construct whatever they can dream up. Woodward Exhibit Hall has been transformed into an innovative space filled with all kinds of building items where kids and adults can play with ideas, explore materials and tinker with tools. Legos, K'Nex, and our Imagination Playground giant foam blocks are just the beginning of the imaginative construction zone. Additional Tinkering and Make It areas provide opportunities for children to explore and invent using real materials and real tools.
CITY: Rockford
Burger Nook
Family style dining, carry out available. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and much more. Famous for their Chili Mac.
CITY: Herrin
Thorn Creek Nature Center
Enjoy a day in the country while learning about wildlife through nature displays and exhibits.
CITY: Park Forest
Hampton Inn & Suites - Normal
The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in Bloomington-Normal is within walking distance of the Shoppes at College Hills. The Hampton Inn & Suites offers a full range of services and amenities to make your stay with us exceptional. Their promise to guests is a clean, comfortable hotel room.
CITY: Normal
Angelic Organics Learning Center
We offer public and custom programs for children, adults, and families on our beautiful, organic farm to help build the local food system. Whether its a day camp or a cheese making workshop, participants gain hands-on experience preparing farm-fresh food, from field to table, while learning about organic agriculture and the whole farm system in the process. The Learning Center also offers farmer training and support to beginning farmers and facilitates youth-led urban agriculture projects in Chicago and Rockford.
CITY: Caledonia
Union Dairy
Old-fashioned ice cream shop featuring 51 flavors of ice cream, plus hamburgers, and Chicago style hot dogs made with fresh, local products. Also, featuring custom made ice cream cakes ,cookies and German Chocolate cake. Dine in or carry out. Credit Cards accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Herrin Bowl
This 16 lane bowling alley boasts a pro shop with drilling, snack bar, arcade and billards room, and Glow Bowling. Also available are party packages, 9 pin bowling and league play.
CITY: Herrin
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin, there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Northbrook
Bike and Hike
The Bike and Hike staff is crazy about their bikes! They know plenty about what bike is right for you and with a wide variety of bikes in stock. The staff speaks several different cycling languages; mountain biking, road cycling, BMX and commuting.
CITY: Effingham
Synergy Flight Center, LLC
Synergy Flight Center offers a number of recreational activities for visitors. They offer introductory flights, flight lessons and a flight simulator that visitors can rent by the hour.
CITY: Bloomington
Chicago Sky
Come out to Allstate Arena this summer to enjoy a night of world-class basketball and family fun with the Chicago Sky! With a season that runs May through August, the Sky provides summer-fun for all ages. Chicago's premier women's professional basketball team offers fans the unique opportunity to get their group in the game, and on the court. Groups can register to high five the Sky players, deliver the game ball to the referee, play on the same court as the Sky or sing the National Anthem. No other sporting event allows you to get as up-close-and-personal with the players!
CITY: Rosemont
Kickapoo Landing
Guests have the opportunity to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats to explore the rivers and lakes at Kickapoo State Park. Canoe and kayak trips (8 or 13 mile) are offered or rentals can be done by the hour. Following your adventure, guests can grab a bite to eat at the on-site Dockside Cafe which offers live music throughout the summer.
CITY: Oakwood
Carterville High School Performing Arts Theatre
This 750 seat theatre features a full orchestra pit, large stage, air conditioning and convenient and ample parking for audience members. From a performance standpoint, the auditorium also features a large backstage dressing area and wondrous acoustics.
CITY: Carterville
Paramount Theatrical Production: Mary Poppins
Enormous dance numbers on the ground and the roof tops. Statues coming to life, giant orchestrations for such iconic songs as "Spoon Full of Sugar," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "Chim Chim Cher-ee." And of course, a few Mary Poppins magical moments that will leave you flying high. Celebrate the holidays with the ones you love at Paramount's Mary Poppins! A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers & the Walt Disney Film. Rated G
CITY: Aurora
Edwards Apple Orchard West
Edwards West is a popular destination for families to enjoy the sights, tastes, and activities of an apple orchard and farm market. For a fun family outing, enjoy the experience of picking your own apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Visit the play area featuring the wooden bus and train, the corn cribs, the wagon slide and our animals in the "Petting Farm." Stroll through the over 100 year old dairy barn with displays of bright colored apples, freshly squeezed cider, fresh apple cider donuts, and wonderful gift items that are on display.
CITY: Winnebago
Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center
Pirate Pete's is an arcade with a large snack bar, pool tables, laser tag, and redemption prizes. Features a 2000 square foot laser tag room. Fun for kids and adults alike!
CITY: Marion
Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
This family-owned and operated restaurant has been successfully serving delicious Italian cuisine in Carbondale's downtown for more than 20 years. Known for both thin and thick crust, there's no question that "Pag's" has set the standard high for "Carbondale Style" pizza!
CITY: Carbondale
Got 2B Scrappin'
They have everything necessary for scrapbooking or for arts and crafts. The ladies who work there teach classes and do private lessons.
CITY: Effingham
Quality Inn - Woodstock
Fifty-room hotel. Minutes from downtown Woodstock.
CITY: Woodstock
From the Field Cooking School and Catering
From the Field Cooking School and Catering, located in Morton, offers a variety of cooking classes and catering services. Classes are hands on; and From the Field is happy to build a class around your needs… just tell them what you're looking for! There's something for everyone: from couples's classes to knife skills, kitchen rentals to corporate outings, and custom baked goods made just to your liking. We are a culinary education center designed for the everyday person. We teach you how to prepare great meals, cooking techniques, the science of cooking, kitchen safety and sanitation, some food history and other useful information presented in clear easy to understand and entertaining manner. We offer hands-on cooking classes, demonstration classes, couple's night, corporate team building, private group cooking classes and offer commercial kitchen rental.
CITY: Morton
Dinkel's Bakery
Family owned & operated since 1922, Dinkel's Bakery is a REAL working bakery in Chicago. Their signature products include: stollen, donuts, cakes, cookies, Danish and specialty baked goods.
CITY: Chicago
Bruce Park
Right in the middle of Energy you will find Bruce Park. A nicely manicured 8 acre park with trees, pavilions, ball diamonds and soccer fields. The park is a great place to take your family on an outing or for your kids to participate in local sports. While you are there, take a look at the military memorial. There is also a monument with the bell from a schoolhouse that stood on the site.
CITY: Energy
Emery Brothers Skating Rink
Opened in 1986, this indoor rink is open seasonally from August to May. Public skating sessions are the main attraction but the rink is available for private parties as well. Large arcade, snack bar and Skate Shop on site.
CITY: Marion