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Fabulously Sweet Creations, LLC
Family owned business providing handmade chocolates and sweet treats.
CITY: Markham
1950s Park Forest House Museum
Step back into the 1950s in an original rental townhome furnished with toys, dolls, books, clothes and home furnishings of the era, in the first fully-planned post-World War II suburb.
CITY: Park Forest
Chicago Toy Show an Antique Collectible Toy and Doll Show
42 years at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Toys, dolls, holiday keepsakes from 1900-2014. Six buildings, 600+ exhibitors with rare, unusual treasures. Comic characters, dolls, space toys, automotives, airplanes, DC, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Barbee, teddy bears, Star Wars. banks.
CITY: St. Charles
Hollywood Fun Park
Award-winning miniature golf, Hollywood Speedway go-kart track, arcade games, indoor bumper cars, indoor laser maze, rock wall, Hollywood Memorabilia and Cafe-Pizzeria. Hollywood Fun Park specializes in parties and group outings and is open year round.
CITY: Crestwood
Turf Room
Relax, this place has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere. OTB, cozy fireplace, fine wine, gourmet burgers. American eclectic menu that changes with each season. Whether in one of their three dining rooms, lounge, wine bar or track room you're assured of a great experience. So relax and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere, friendly services and most of all the unique gastronomy.
CITY: North Aurora
Blue's night with Nick Moss & Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners
Singer/songwriter Kevin Purcell welds the gritty, back alley sounds of Chicago blues with the back roads soul of southern rock.Nick Moss was weaned on postwar electric blues, his timely and topical songwriting enveloped in new rhythms and guitar innovations have resulted in music of a higher intensity. Together, these blues heroes, backed by incredible bands, deliver a no-holds-barred show that's gritty, rockin' and, above all, a blast.
CITY: Schaumburg
Motel 6 - Harvey
This 22-room property is conveniently located near the I-94 exit, offering clean & comfortable rooms. Free parking is offered during your stay.
CITY: Harvey
Clover Leaf Motel
This 22-room property is conveniently located near the I-94 exit, offering clean & comfortable rooms. Free parking is offered during your stay.
CITY: South Holland
KidsWork Children's Museum
KidsWork is an interactive educational experience for ages 0-8. Two floors of exhibits including a theater, art room, tot spot, pet vet, dino dig and more! Visit the KidsWork website for events, programming and new exhibits!
CITY: Frankfort
Isacco Kitchen
A modern Italian kitchen and late night bar in a family relaxed atmosphere.. Offers inside and outside dining and also provides full-service catering.
CITY: St. Charles
SPAA Theatre
SPAA THEATER is focused on providing quality stage plays and much need programs, such as their; CSI & Film Camps, Adult Acting, Writing & Speaking Classes, SPAA Master's Certification Classes, SPAA Children's Theater, SPAA Radio, SPAA TV and Much more! They are dedicated to providing, developing and enhancing "Edutainment" (Education & Entertainment) through programs, live productions and commitment to the surrounding communities.
CITY: Park Forest
Granite City Food & Brewery
A high end casual dining experience. We offer hand crafted beers and a wide range of entrees & cocktails.
CITY: Orland Park
Heritage Hall & Chapel on the Green
Dating back to 1855, the chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building and is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ.
CITY: Yorkville
Delia's Kitchen
Delia's Kitchen is a contemporary snack shop that is open 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch. We feature Intelligentsia Coffee, Loose Leaf Teas, Olive & Well products, full-range chicken and vegetarian selections. Customers interested in gluten-free offerings are welcome. Dine in or carry-out. You'll enjoy great homemade food and top-notch service. We are a kid-friendly restaurant that also welcomes large groups.
CITY: Oak Park
Art Garden of Palos Heights
Visit the Art Garden which features outdoor sculptures & eco-friendly gardens. Murals & sculptures are also displayed in the Downtown Business District adjacent to the Art Garden.
CITY: Palos Heights
15 - 17
17th Annual Chicago Drum Show
World's largest, longest running vintage and custom drum show. Exhibits, clinics, classes, demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity guests. Admission: $15; children 5-12 $10.
CITY: St. Charles
Barclay's American Grille
Barclay's American Grille, located in the Carleton Hotel, opened its doors in November 2009, with much anticipation and excitement. The restaurant went through an extensive restoration, as well as, a new concept, focusing on affordable, casual dining, The decor blends contemporary and traditional styles resulting in an inviting and comfortable dining experience with exceptional food and service. It is the perfect gathering place for friends and families. The Barclay Room is available for private dining and larger parties and during the summer months, dine al fresco at our outdoor patio.
CITY: Oak Park
Phillips Park Golf Course
The state-of-the-art golf course boasts modern features like "USGA" Greens, multiple tees, larger greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, cart paths, a driving range and a three hole Junior Course. The new driving range has both "All Weather Teeing Surface" for inclement weather and a massive grass tee for a more realistic feel. Phillips Park Golf Course is a quality championship caliber golf course. With three sets of tees, the golf course ranges from 4,760 yards to 6,200 yards, providing a wide range of challenge for varying abilities.
CITY: Aurora
JC Sake
A family friendly Sushi-Chinese restaurant. You have the choice of take-out or dining in.
CITY: St. Charles
The Pickwick Society Tea Room, Gifs & Antiques
Loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women, with menu items named for characters. Specialties include homemade bakery items, adult tea parties and showers. Check website for special events.
CITY: Frankfort
Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar
Wine tastings, delicatessen meats, cheeses, craft beers, wine bar. Inside and outside garden seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with friends in a relaxing atmosphere.
CITY: St. Charles
Macarena Tapas
Modern Spanish Cuisine, with the creation of innovative dishes and a tour of classic tapas found throughout the bars of Spain. Macarena Tapas also features a crafted list of Spanish wines and Sangrias. Come and be part of the St. Charles Spanish Allure.
CITY: St. Charles
Oct 11
Farmers Market Homewood
Homewood's Farmers market is one of the longest running in Chicagoland. Shop produce, flowers and baked goods. Enjoy live music, kids projects and green events.
CITY: Homewood
Marcus Addison Cinema
The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
CITY: Addison
14 - 15
58th Annual Fox Valley Antiques Show
Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Plenty of free parking. Admission $8 benefits local historical, educational endeavors.
CITY: St. Charles
Poor Phil's Bar & Grill
The Murphy family has been serving you since 1962. This is not your Daddy's beer joint. Don't miss oyster hour. We feature fresh soft shell crabs, Phil's lobster roll, Oak Park's sidewalk cafe, 36 craft beer taps, 100+ beers. See Phil's 100+ changing beer selection at beermenus.com.
CITY: Oak Park
14 - 16
America's Baking and Sweets Show
North America's first and biggest baking and sweets event, America's Baking and Sweets Show, takes you on a gourmet grand tour of the most delectable and hottest trends in the world of baking and beyond. Following our inaugural success in 2013, the exciting America's Baking and Sweets Show returns to the magnificent Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, November 14 to 16, 2014. The show is set to draw crowds of amateurs, enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and professionals, besides the loyal consumers of the baking and sweets industry. From across the world, for three days, America's Baking and Sweets Show will woo, entertain, and educate fans through amazing competitions, celebrity demos, and hands-on classes at the venue. Our theme this year is 'Wizard of Oz' so join our showgirl DOROTHY in the magical world of baking and sweets at The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, and 'Explore. Discover. Shop'.
CITY: Schaumburg
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
The Oak Park Arms, a luxury hotel originally built in 1922, has a beautifully appointed ballroom and additional spaces available for special events. Residents choose from spacious apartments or single rooms. Independent, Assisted living, and short-term stay services are available. Our social life includes dances, performances, exercise, art, clubs and much more. Some events are open to the public. Our comfortable and convenient facility has been a retirement community for 30 years.
CITY: Oak Park
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
Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Come out and cheer on the Chicago Fire! Experience the fun and excitement of Major League Soccer at Toyota Park today!
CITY: Bridgeview
21 - 22
St. Charles Home Show/Spring
Talk to local contractors, learn how to renovate, repair, decorate, and update your home and yard. Shop for marketplace items for the whole family.
CITY: St. Charles
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
Prime Bistro
Using grass-fed beef makes all the difference. It's half the cholesterol of a regular burger and includes some of the "good" fatty acids you can find in olive oil.
CITY: St. Charles
Vito & Nick's II
Good fun, good people, good food, local neighborhood joint. Now serving deep dish pizza too! Outdoor seating.
CITY: Tinley Park
Dominican University Performing Arts Center
An accessible, vibrant, and progressive home for the creative spirit, Dominican University Performing Arts Center (DUPAC) is located just 10 miles west of Chicago's Loop. The center features two halls with superb acoustics and ideal sightlines. Ample free parking is available on-site.
CITY: River Forest
Scoville Square
Built in 1905, Scoville Square was designed by E.E. Roberts and is one of the few examples of Prairie style architecture applied to commercial buildings. In 1980, commissioned architect John Vinci restored the building to its original grandeur. Ideal atmosphere for social and business fundraisers and receptions. Various shops and Winberie's restaurant are on the first floor.
CITY: Oak Park
Under the Ginkgo Tree Bed & Breakfast
A magnificent Queen Anne Victorian Home built around 1890, air conditioned, with a wrap around front porch. Located one block from Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio; savor a light breakfast in our elegant dining room or bright homey kitchen; weather permitting, breakfast on the veranda; 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and all the museums and points of interest. Also, not your ordinary meeting place, host your next event in a warm gracious setting. Non-Smoking establishment and use only green products for cleaning. Now offering wi-fi throughout the house.
CITY: Oak Park
Sen Sushi
Sen Sushi Bar in Oak Park features an array of fish, some imported from Japan. Fresh and flavorful fits the bill at this Bib Gourmand restaurant.
CITY: Oak Park
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY: Downers Grove
Smallville Musuem
Selected by Warner Bros to represent Smallville in the filming "Man of Steel", Plano is now the home of the Smallville Museum. The museum collection contains a variety of props and other items used in the filming of the latest Superman movie.
CITY: Plano
Chocolate Fest
Calling all chocolate lovers! Taste the finest chocolates from exclusive confectioners. Participate in the bake off, judges will determine who has the best chocolate recipe!
CITY: Homewood
Clayton Motel
This property has 18 guest rooms and 1 suite. Other amenities include free parking, Wi-Fi access, microwave availability, non-smoking rooms, and rollaway beds.
CITY: Bridgeview
Mar 12
Twilight Tours
Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. January 8th, February 12th and March 12th. Experience the beauty of historic Pleasant home at night! Bring your friends and take this rare opportunity to tour the mansion after dark. The evening will include a wine & cheese reception with live music, while our docents give station tours of the beautiful rooms located on the first floor. Cost is $30 per person ($25 members). Reservations required.
CITY: Oak Park
26 - 27
Old House New House Home Show/Fall 2015
Explore 300 deluxe displays with the latest in kitchens, baths, building, remodeling and landscaping. Meet award-winning contractors and creative craftsmen to improve your home and surroundings.
CITY: St. Charles
All Season Motel
16 guest rooms conveniently located at the corner of Route 71 & 47.
CITY: Yorkville
The Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a labyrinth and hedge maze this 1854 Italianate country cottage is reminiscent of rural Tuscan villas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can choose from five bedrooms, with each room/bath combination offering a different level of amenities. The Homestead is ideal for small executive, group and personal retreats, a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, commitment ceremony, renewal of marriage vows or other special events, bridal and baby showers, romantic getaways, girls weekend escapes, honeymoons, reunions with friends and family, and for business travelers. Our unique property provides the ideal setting to inspire creative minds and rejuvenate tired bodies. Group tours and catered lunches & dinners can be arranged.
CITY: Plano
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel/Elements Conference Center
The Homewood Suites by Hilton is nestled in the heart of the Village of Orland Park. It is perfectly situated within a premiere upscale lifestyle center featuring restaurants, shopping, state of the art Marcus Cinema and the 118,000 sq. ft. Life Time Fitness. It is conveniently located on South LaGrange Road, only 1.5 miles from I-80 and with easy access to local businesses.
CITY: Orland Park
Colonial Cafe East
Family owned since 1901, this family style restaurant is best known for its "Kitchen Sink" sundae. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and legendary ice cream.
CITY: St. Charles
Water's Edge, Hyatt Lodge
Versatile casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a deli stand, a variety of hot and cold entrees, a grill fresh salad bar and dessert bar.
CITY: Oak Brook
16th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors. Wonderful spring items and Mother's Day gifts!
CITY: Frankfort
Ernest Hemingway Museum
Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Museum store on site.
CITY: Oak Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West
Centrally located off I-290 this newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites features 135 beautifully designed guest rooms. The hotel offers complimentary full hot breakfast, High-speed, wired and wireless Internet access, 24-hour business center. Guests enjoy our outstanding in room amenities like microwave, mini refrigerators, flat panel HDTV and you can relax in our indoor pool and Jacuzzi or workout in our fitness center. Within walking distance from many restaurants & shops. We offer all our guest complimentary shuttle transportation to O'Hare Airport, CTA Blue Line, and all Oak Park businesses & attractions. Special discounts for groups, corporate, seniors and motor coach tour packages. 1,5000 square feet of flexible meeting space including full service catering and audio visual services.
CITY: Hillside
Vienna Suites
Temporary living in a residential setting. Fully furnished and equipped one and two bedroom apartments, just bring your toothbrush. Spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, TV, stereo, microwave, full-size fridge. $1,800-$2,100 a month includes all utilities, cable, unlimited local and domestic long distance, wireless internet access. Off-street parking and onsite laundry. Conveniently located near I-290, walking distance to restaurants, shops and Blue Line.
CITY: Forest Park
Wire is located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Just west of Chicago, something is growing... a facility for music production, performance, education and distribution unlike any other. Come experience this first class venue, boasting top notch audio equipment, as well as full service modern lighting and video production. A place every artist will want to play and every fan will want to see. This very modern venue is available to rent for your especially unique event. A must see!
CITY: Berwyn
Sweet Tomatoes - St. Charles
Salad bar with four specialty salads, fresh cut produce and all the fixings, full hot bakery, six made from scratch soups, three hot pastas, and dessert bar all for one low price. Buffet dining.
CITY: St. Charles
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry specializes in gourmet breakfasts, fresh baked breads, panini sandwiches and so much more. Enjoy the inviting and warm fireplace or our beautiful outdoor patio. We also have a private dining room with beautiful French doors and mahogany stained hardwood. Our well trained staff is devoted to you and is always ready to help you out with anything you might need.
CITY: Schaumburg
Mr. Samurai Steakhouse
Authentic Japanese steakhouse, fresh sushi bar, hibachi grill and bar, tepan-yaki chef prepares right at your table.
CITY: St. Charles
Giordano's Oakbrook Terrace
Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and full service bar.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Have To Have
Have to Have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays Noon-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
CITY: Plainfield
Gen-Hoe Restaurant
Authentic Cantonese & Szechwan style dishes featuring dim sum on Sundays.
CITY: Geneva
Villa Verone
We have been offering you a taste of Italy for over 14 years. Come discover or rediscover the charms of Italy and Mamma's good cooking.
CITY: Geneva
Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center
Salon specializing in customized skin care, manicures, pedicures and waxing.
CITY: St. Charles
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Oak Brook
The newest Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse embodies the big city dining experience with big flavor, steaks and chops, fresh fish daily, and enormous lobster tails--all matched with an extensive wine list.
CITY: Oak Brook
Macks Golden Pheasant
Mack's Golden Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge has been serving fine food and cocktails since they were established in 1948. Situated in Elmhurst, Mack's Golden Pheasant is a very original restaurant. Many favor the lodge like atmosphere, and the food of course, which is particularly good. Visit and enjoy their history and unique ambiance.
CITY: Elmhurst
Kama Indian Bistro
In an unassuming storefront in downtown La Grange lies a sleek, sexy Indian restaurant that's far from ordinary. Sink back into comfortable cushions with relaxing upbeat music; enjoy the romantic atmosphere and escape from the everyday with food, drink and good friends in this Michelin recognized restaurant.
CITY: La Grange
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Riccardo's Restaurant
Riccardo's Ristorante is a wonderful Italian restaurant with an amazing array of delicious meals. Old-fashioned Italian menu items and daily imaginative specials are sure to please everyone. Menu items are rich and fulfilling. Great place for family get-togethers or grabbing a pizza with friends.
CITY: Schaumburg
Great American Grill, Hilton Garden Inn
Casual dining from hamburgers and sandwiches to steaks and seafood.
CITY: St. Charles
Szechwan Restaurant
Casual Chinese dining. Lunch buffet Tuesdays through Fridays. No MSG. Come visit our newly remodeled restaurant.
CITY: St. Charles
Rickshaw Rick's Tours & Taxi
Let us save your soles today! We'll take you for a ride, give you a tour, provide shuttles for your party or even run errands with our fleet of pedicabs (aka bicycle rickshaws). Call us at 773-771-3922 or visit www.rickshawrick.com. Catch us at the Oak Park Visitors Center, Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, Write Inn, Harvey House, Under the Ginkgo Tree B & B and other fun spots.
CITY: Oak Park
Charlie Fox's Di Fantastico
Premium carry-out & pizza delivery. Pasta, sandwiches, and more. Full service restaurant.
CITY: St. Charles
Anyway's Chicago Restaurant & Pub
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Neighborhood restaurant and pub serving classic American fare. The restaurant specializes in banquets from 25 to 75. The bar has been newly remodeled and now offers a screened in porch and an outdoor patio.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
The Office Dining & Spirits
Superb food in a casual, contemporary atmosphere. Outdoor smoke house for great meats and one of Fox Valley's best outdoor dining patios.
CITY: St. Charles
Chicago Prime Italian
Locally-owned Chicago Prime Italian is a warm & inviting, upscale casual restaurant. Enjoy the bold flavors & simple comforts of classic Italian fare featuring generous portions & fresh ingredients. Steak, veal, chops, fresh seafood & signature Italian dishes are complemented by the wine & cocktail menu. Seasonal outdoor patio.
CITY: Schaumburg
Francesca's by the River
Contemporary, casually-sophisticated trattoria ambiance. Good, honest cooking, friendly service and fair prices. Our menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umba and Lazio.
CITY: St. Charles
Artemisia Home & Interior Decorating
A unique blend of antiques and elements. Unusual artisan works and uncommon finds including one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories.
CITY: Geneva
Nancy's Pizza
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Presidential Inn Motel
This property has 43 rooms and 3 suites. Other amenities include free parking, handicapped accessibility, a laundry facility, non-smoking rooms and refrigerator availability.
CITY: Matteson
SpringHill Suites Burr Ridge
128-room, all-suite hotel. Complimentary hi-speed wireless Internet, breakfast, laundry facility, indoor heated pool, fitness center, business center, dataport telephones. Free shuttle service. Conveniently located at I-55 & County Line Road.
CITY: Burr Ridge
Town House Books & Cafe
Cafe connected to independent bookstore. Features homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
CITY: St. Charles
Courtyard Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Oakbrook Terrace
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Newly redesigned restaurant, serving breakfast. Enjoy our breakfast buffet or a cooked to order breakfast in comfortable surroundings. American cuisine. Casual dress code. Average cost per meal: under $12.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Raging Waves Waterpark
Illinois' largest Waterpark offers 45 acres of family fun! 17 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, huge kiddie play structures, sandy beach area and a 2000 foot long 4 course zip line.
CITY: Yorkville
Ashyana Banquets
Ashyana Banquets is the premier venue for groups of 50 to 1,000 people and also features a private dining restaurant. Easy access from major highways and airports. Conveniently located close to shopping, golf courses and attractions.
CITY: Downers Grove
PC's Pancake Café
Serving the greatest breakfast or lunch in the southwest burbs. Serving oven baked omelets, oven baked pancakes, the thickest cut bacon and our own special blend of Kona Coffee. We are 1/8 mile east off the I-355 tollway and 127th st interchange. Open daily from 7am-2pm.
CITY: Lemont
Bridgeview Inn Motel
This property has 60 guest rooms as well as 2 suites. Other amenities include a business center, data ports (in rooms), entertainment, fitness center, free parking, hair dryers (in rooms), Wi-Fi, interior corridors, microwave and refrigerator availability, handicapped accessibility and rollaway beds. This is a non-smoking facility.
CITY: Bridgeview
Super 8 Aurora
66 rooms with hot tub suites, complimentary deluxe breakfast, free high-speed Internet, an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness room, free local calls and cable TV. Chicago Premium Outlets, restaurants, golf courses and other attractions are nearby.
CITY: Aurora
Baymont Inn & Suites
Minutes from such major attractions like Chicago Premium Outlet, the Paramount Theatre, Two Brothers Roundhouse, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and Hollywood Casino Aurora. Wake up to free continental breakfast and a free issue of USA Today. Help yourself to free Wi-Fi Internet access while relaxing in your comfortable room. Head to the fitness center for a workout, then unwind with a swim in the heated indoor pool. This pet-friendly hotel offers free parking for all vehicles, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
CITY: North Aurora
Westwood Tavern & Tap
The place to be for a warm and fun atmosphere with good food, cold beer and friendly people. Custom beer taps dispense cold beer right at your table. Beautiful outdoor bar and two fireplaces. Fresh sushi, tacos, great burgers and sandwiches - everything made from scratch including our corn tortillas and our freshly ground burgers.
CITY: Schaumburg
Dick Pond Athletics
Dick Pond Athletics is America's running shoe store specializing in footwear, clothing and accessories for runners, walkers and triathletes. Open daily. Across from Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant on Second Street (Rt. 31)
CITY: St. Charles
Bourbon Street Gallery
The Bourbon Street Gallery -- in the Bourbon Street area in Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. The gallery showcases the works of new, emerging and established Chicago artists.
CITY: St. Charles
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
All suite hotel featuring our "Morning Break" breakfast, "In a Pinch" market, and complimentary high speed wireless internet. Our Suites are 30% larger than a standard hotel room and feature fully equipped kitchens.
CITY: Joliet
Miami Motel - Oak Lawn
New look, low rates, friendly service, great location! Lots of restaurants in the surrounding area.
CITY: Oak Lawn
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


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Minimum floor rate doubled; annuity amount also raised
The Haryana Government has decided to double the minimum floor rate (MFR) payable for acquisition of land, increase both the annuity amount payable over 33 years as well as its incremental annual hike and give bigger plots in case private residential property is acquired.
Talking to media persons here on Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the affected farmers would also be offered government jobs besides industrial and commercial plots.
Announcing a "no litigation incentive", which works out to about 20 per cent of the MFR, he said it would be payable over and above the MFR to such land owners who "undertake not to go in for litigation''.
Mr. Hooda said that major changes had been made in the Land Acquisition Policy, especially in the relief and rehabilitation segment.
He said the new policy would be implemented retrospectively from September 7, 2010.
He disclosed that the State had now been divided into five zonal brackets, instead of three under the old policy, for computing the MFR. For land situated within the notified limits of Gurgaon Municipal Corporation, the new MFR has been fixed at Rs. 72 lakh per acre, including Rs. 8 lakh as no-litigation incentive. A farmer in Gurgaon will now get up to Rs. 72 lakh for an acre of his land.
For land situated within the notified limits of Faridabad and Panchkula Municipal Corporations, areas forming part of the Development Plans of Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex, Sohna, and Sonepat-Kundli Urban Complex, the MFR has been fixed at Rs. 54 lakh per acre, including Rs. 6 lakh as no-litigation incentive.
For areas situated within the Development Plans of Bahadurgarh, Rohtak, Rewari, Dharuhera, Bawal, and Panipat towns, the MFR has been fixed at Rs. 45 lakh per acre, including Rs. 5 lakh as no-litigation incentive.
In the rest of the National Capital Region, areas situated outside the limits of Panchkula Municipal Corporation in Panchkula District, and land situated within the Development Plans of all other district headquarters outside the NCR, the MFR has been fixed at Rs. 36 lakh per acre, including Rs. 4 lakh as no-litigation incentive.
In the remaining parts of the State, the MFR will be Rs. 21.6 lakh per acre, including Rs 2.4 lakh as incentive.
Moreover, landowners would now be paid annuity amount of Rs. 21,000 per acre/per annum which would be increased at the rate of Rs. 750 every year over a period of 33 years. The amount paid over 33 years works out to Rs. 10,89,000 per acre, he added.
Stamp duty exemption
Mr. Hooda further announced that that the affected farmers would be exempted from stamp duty for purchase of land in the State.
In another major farmer-friendly initiative, Mr. Hooda said that the State Government would take up with the Centre the issue of absolving those farmers whose land is acquired by the Government from capital gain tax preview.

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What do you know about Presidents Day?
Published: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2:22 p.m.
Today, the third Monday in February, is Presidents Day, a holiday that is confusing in origin and often ignored.
"I'll be the only one at my house celebrating," says Brandon Rottinghaus, an assistant political science professor at the University of Houston, who spends many of his waking hours lecturing on the American leaders past and present.
When his students start to drift in class, he says only half-joking, he livens things up with some presidential trivia, or, worse, a presidential trivia quiz.
But here's the truth: Those old dudes were and are interesting, and the lessons they learned during their years of service still are relevant today.
To know more, we checked in with some professors who have spent their careers studying America's most elite group. Our panel of experts includes Rottinghaus; H.W. Brands, a history professor at the University of Texas; Cal Jillson, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University; and Glenn Linden, an associate professor of history at SMU.
Question: Why do Americans, as a group, love presidential candidates but practically crucify the one who gets elected?
Answer: "The candidate who promises the most has the best chance of winning," Brands explains. "Then, of course, the voters are disappointed. But it's like a man courting a woman, or vice-versa. You put the best face on everything, and deal with the consequences later."
Rottinghaus paraphrases former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo: Politicians campaign with poetry but govern with prose.
Question: Who are the two or three best presidents?
Answer: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The historians speak in one voice on this one. Washington is the father of our country. Lincoln guided the country through the Civil War. Roosevelt led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II.
Question: Who were our worst presidents?
Answer: The two most often named as the worst are James Buchanan, who did little to nothing to prevent Southern states from seceding from the Union and triggering the Civil War, and Warren G. Harding, better known for looking presidential than acting presidential. Members of his administration created multiple scandals, and he was believed to have had multiple affairs.
Linden quotes Harding's father, "He gets more sap out of a tree than anybody I know."
Upon Harding's death, poet e e cummings said, "The only man, woman or child who wrote a simple declarative sentence with seven grammatical errors is dead."
Brands also mentions Lyndon Johnson, who accomplished much for civil rights and his war on poverty but also escalated the war in Vietnam, and Richard Nixon, for subverting the U.S. Constitution during Watergate.
Question: Who were the least productive?
Answer: Brands names many, including Franklin Pierce ("I can't remember anything he did"), William Henry Harrison (who gave the longest inaugural address in U.S. history, then died one month later), and Benjamin Harrison ("but I keep forgetting him.")
The jury is still out, Brands says, on George W. Bush.
Linden names Millard Fillmore, Calvin Coolidge (upon the news that he had died, some quipped, "How can you tell?"), Herbert Hoover and Andrew Johnson.
Rottinghaus reminds that Harding had a gambling habit and once bet the White House china and lost. The political scientist adds Ulysses S. Grant to the bad/mediocre list, too.
Question: Any presidential trivia or presidential stories that can't be missed?
Answer: Brands contributes the one about John Quincy Adams, who used to go swimming in the nude in the Potomac River.
One day someone walked off with his clothes, and in order to avoid exposing himself, he had to persuade a young male passer-by to run up to the White House and fetch him another outfit.
Brands also has a story about Rutherford Hayes. Brands says the most notable thing about Hayes' unremarkable presidency was that his wife earned the nickname Lemonade Lucy because she refused to serve wine or distilled spirits at White House dinners.
Word was the water flowed like wine.
And then, says Brands, there's the one about the famously terse Coolidge. Once a young woman approached him at a social gathering and explained that she'd made a bet that she could get him to say more than two words. She hoped, of course, that he would be a good sport and help her win.
Instead, he looked at her and said, "You lose."
There are many other stories but Brands ends with this one:
One of Theodore Roosevelt's three sons, Archie, was sick one day, and his brother, Quentin, decided he needed some good cheer, not to mention some laughs. So Quentin led their beloved pony, Algonquin, into the White House elevator, then down the hall to Archie's room. After the bedside visit from the pony and, no doubt, good medical care, Archie recovered nicely.
Rottinghaus, not to be outdone, reports that Harding gave his dog, Laddie Boy, a seat at the table during Cabinet meetings; that James Madison weighed no more than 100 pounds, while William Howard Taft was upward of 300 pounds; and that over the years, White House pets have veered toward the unusual. Teddy Roosevelt had a badger. Thomas Jefferson had for a very brief time grizzly bear cubs; Coolidge liked raccoons, and Hoover's son had two pet alligators.
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Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial transcript no. 1. Direct examination by Mr. Grinnell. Cross-examination by Captain Black. Testified on behalf of the Prosecution, People of the State of Illinois. Examined the damage to the street in front of his shop on Desplaines Street near the site of the bombing. Testified on various topics (page numbers provide a partial guide): weapons and explosives (vol.K 241). W. C. METZNER, a witness called and sworn on behalf of the People, was examined in chief by Mr. Grinnell and testified as follows: Q What is your name? A W.C.Metzner. Q Where do you live? A 125 West Randolph Street: Q What is your business? A Jobber in stoves and stove repairs. Q Where? A 125 and 127 West Randolph St. Q In reference to Desplaines St., where is that store? A It is on the northwest corner of Desplaines and Randolph. Q Were you at the Haymarket square, and did you see any of the transactions on the night of the 4th of May? A Very little of it. Q The next morning, did you make any investigation or examination of the street? A Yes sir. Q How early in the morning? A Seven o'clock. Q Did you see the bomb explode the night before? A No sir. Q You may step down here to this map and tell us where and what you found on the street the next morning?
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The Court: He may state the condition he found the street in without expressing any opinion as to the causes.
The Witness: I found an opening in the pavement, located somewhat on the west side of Desplaines Street, slightly north from the alley.
Q What do you mean by north from the alley--- north from the north line of the alley or the south line?
A The south line.
Q Towards the west?
A Towards the west.
Q Describe what you saw?
A It was a hole about four inches in diameter at the top, and about three to three and a half inches deep, and another hole about an inch and a half to two inches, sort of egg-shaped, about a foot from the other.
Q What was the appearance of those holes as to whether they had been recently made?
A They had the appearance as though they were caused by an explosion of dynamite or
The Court: (Q) What is the material of the surface there?
A It is a cedar block pavement.
Mr.Grinnell: (Q) Where was the wagon that night from which the speakers spoke?
A The elevation that the speakers stood on I could not see from the position that I was. I presume that the platform or wagon, whatever it was that they stood on was duly opposite the shop door of Crane Bros. factory.
Q Show it on the map, see if you can point it out on the map?
A (Witness here points on map.) Right there.
Q Nearly opposite those steps?
A yes sir, nearly opposite.
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Mr. Black.
Q You examined the street I understand the next morning?
A Yes sir.
Q About what o'clock?
A About seven o'clock.
Q Now, will you tell me again what indications you found upon the street which attracted your attention?
A It was an opening into the pavement about four to four and a half or five inches across at the top, and kind of diamond shaped downwards to the depth of about three and a half to four and a half inches.
Q Was that in one of the wooden blocks, or in the interstices
between the wooden blocks?
A It seemed to be between three blocks.
Q Where the filling had apparently been blown out?
A Yes sir.
Q How far from that principal hole that you found, did you discover any hole in the pavement?
A About one foot to the east.
Q One foot east?
A Yes sir.
Q What was the size or character of that hole or depression?
A That was about two inches across, about the depth of one inch.
Q Were these two holes that you found on opposite sides of one large block in the pavement?
A No sir.
Q How many blocks were between them?
A Probably two, two and a half, somewheres there abouts.
Q Did the two blocks that stood between these two depressions fit closely together, or were they separated to any extent?
A I misunderstood that question.
Q Did the two blocks or more that stood in the pavement between these two depressions that you have described, stand close together or were they separated?
A The rest of them, the outer surface from the main hole seemed to be perfectly natural.
Q The surface around the main hole seemed to be perfectly
A The blocks on the outside of the hole.
Q How deep was the minor hole that you speak of that was to the east of the major hole?
A About an inch.
Q About how wide across the top?
A About two to two and a half inches.
Q What were the indication about that which led you to think it presented the appearance of a hole blown out by powder or dynamite?
A Well, from the appearance of wood which I saw before which was destroyed by powder and dynamite, I should infer such was the case.
Q Have you seen many instances or cases where wood or other material has been affected by the use of dynamite?
A Yes sir.
Q You have been familiar with its use?
A With powder?
Q I am speaking of dynamite.
A No sir.
Q This was your first observation of supposed dynamite?
A Yes sir.
Q You have been familiar with the explosion of powder, and this was like the explosion you seen with powder?
A Yes sir.
Q Were there others with you at the time you were attempting to locate the fall of the bomb or the position of the bomb?
A No sir.
Q You were alone at that time?
A Yes sir.
Q Had the wagons been passing back and forth over the
street at the time you made your observation?
A There had been various wagons passing there at that time.
Q Had any passed in the immediate proximity of the place where you found these holes?
A That was difficult for me to say.
Q As to the location of these holes, I understand you it is a little west of the center of the street, and a little north of the Crane Bros. alley projection?
A Yes sir.
Q What was the condition of that pavement at that place?
A The condition was good.
Q Is that its condition now of the pavement along on your east front there, in good condition?
A Yes sir, that location.
Q There are holes in the pavement where it is broken down more or less, are there not?
A Some.
Q How many other holes, if you remember, did you find in the street near or within a few feet north or south from these two holes that you have spoken of?
A There was none.
Q None of this character, you mean?
A No sir.
Q These were two of a special description that attracted your attention? You were there trying to locate the position where the bomb fell?
A Naturally taking an interest.
Q You were trying to station yourself where the bomb fell?
A Yes sir.
Mr. Black: That is all.
Mr. Grinnell: (Q) What was the condition of that hole that you examined there, as to whether it was smooth or ragged?
A It was a hole which had all the appearance as though there had been an explosion of powder.
Q Jagged?
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If you're running or exhibiting at an annual umbrella expo, Kipp can imagine you'd be pretty pleased if it rained constantly for a few weeks in the build up to the event. Potential stockists, retailers and customers would have ample time to think, "Hmm, umbrellas could be a good seller in this weather." The need would ensure a demand which would ensure a healthy attendance and presumably healthy sales.
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Call This Worm 'Code Dead'
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Like many sequels, the much-anticipated return of the Code Red worm didn't live up to the original.
The Internet didn't collapse Tuesday evening. It didn't even have the decency to slow down a bit.
Code Red was supposed to begin scouring the Internet at the stroke of midnight (GMT) -- early evening on the East Coast of the U.S. -- searching voraciously for computers to infect.
The increased traffic caused by thousands of worms spawning and searching was expected to slow Internet traffic considerably and perhaps grind the whole shebang to a complete halt.
But when nothing much happened Tuesday night, a few security experts congratulated themselves on catching the worm before it had a chance to run amok, others dismissed the whole thing as a false alarm, and some warned that the worm might just be running a little late.
"While there is no activity now, it does not mean that the storm has passed," said Ronald Dick, head of the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC), at a press conference at FBI headquarters in Washington on Tuesday night.
The NIPC was on a 24-hour watch for Code Red Tuesday night, and the press conference was timed to coincide with the worm's expected arrival.
While no activity was reported Tuesday night, on Wednesday morning the NIPC released a statement that said, in part, "Data analysis (Wednesday) morning confirms that previous predictions were correct that the Code Red Worm has in fact gone active.
"Early reports of activity spanning the entire globe, including the United States, indicate that the worm has gone active and is presently spreading throughout the Internet."
The SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute's Incidents.org is tracking the new spread of Code Red and reports that 22,000 computers have been infected since midnight (GMT) on Wednesday.
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) also reported new "evidence of exploitation and scanning associated with the Code Red worm," on Wednesday morning and said in a statement that staff members are currently analyzing the activity.
"We are seeing some increased scanning activity on our network which looks like the actions of the code red worm. It is much, much less activity than we saw on July 19 when the worm was in full swing," said Chris Wysopal, security firm AtStake's director of research and development.
"It is still too early to tell be sure how bad things will get however. I think in just a couple of hours we will have a better view of the extent of the problem. If I had to make a prediction I would say that the problem will be much less than half as bad as it was on the 19th," Wysopal said.
But some security experts said that they have seen few signs of Code Red activity, and said that even if Code Red does return for an encore they don't think it will dramatically affect the Internet as a whole.
Michael Lyle, chief technology officer at Silicon Valley computer security firm Recourse Technologies, said their monitoring of computer systems showed little impact from the Code Red worm.
"Not a lot is happening, which is pretty much what we expected," Lyle said. "We've seen a few Code Red probes going out, but in the grand scheme of things it is quite small."
But the NIPC's Dick said that with 4,000 sites around the world monitoring Internet traffic for signs of the worm's arrival, "the true ramifications will not be known for several days. It will take some time before we can make any definitive conclusions."
Some security experts worry that all the forceful warnings of the worm's destructive potential might damage the credibility of future warnings, now that Code Red appears to be Code Dead.
"They over-reacted," said Raimund Genes, vice president of sales and marketing for Internet security firm Trend Micro. "I think this is motivation for the hacker community. It created so much attention. It's exactly what the hackers want to achieve."
A media blitz bombarded people with news advising them to download and install a patch that would protect vulnerable systems from infestation.
Over 1 million people downloaded and presumably installed the patch over the past week, according to Microsoft.
Tallies of the worm's cost during its last run are just starting to come in. The worm struck hard for a brief period in July, hitting more than 350,000 computer servers.
Computer Economics has estimated that Code Red has already cost an estimated $1.2 billion in damage to networks, ranking it below last year's Love Bug virus ($8.7 billion) but above the Melissa virus of 1999 ($1 billion) in terms of destructiveness.


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The Sonoma Bungalow is set under the giant oaks of California. This recently remodeled 2 bedroom home is surrounded by nature. Trees are seen from every window. This peaceful retreat is beautifully decorated with art and artifacts from the owners travels around the world. It has hardwood hickory floors covered in oriental carpets, a travertine tile bathroom with views into the trees from bath or shower, skylights, hand-tiled wood burning fireplace, and all new kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and gas stove. There is a 32' inch flat-screen TV, access to Netflix and Pandora (no cable, just movies or TV, for those who want to escape a bit of the real world), and high speed wifi.
There is a queen-size bed in the main bedroom with lush down bedding, and a full size bed in the second bedroom (note: the second bedroom is small and cozy!). The bungalow is located 3 miles from the Sonoma square in a quiet, residential neighborhood with mostly owner occupied homes. The street is filled with old, live oak trees and in the winter a babbling creek flows through the property. During the summer months all you can hear at night is the sound of crickets.
After a day of wine tasting or exploring the Sonoma/Napa Valleys, return to your retreat, park behind the gated entrance and cross the bridge to rest under the oaks, relax on the expansive redwood deck or dine outdoors under the shade. Perfect for enjoying the beautiful warm Sonoma days and evenings.
Sonoma Valley is blessed with award winning wineries & vineyards, historic sites, restaurants, open-air markets, museums, galleries, boutiques, and wonderful opportunities for hiking & biking. The Sonoma Bungalow is centrally located to embrace it all - just 45 minutes from San Francisco, with access to all Wine Country locations including Sonoma, Russian River, Alexander Valley, Napa and the Silverado Trail, minutes from over 40 wineries in the Sonoma Valley, yet close to town. The Sonoma Mission Inn's world famous spa is located a short 10 minute walk from the house, while Jack London State Park is located just up the road in beautiful Glen Ellen, one of most enchanting towns in the Wine Country.
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Kudos to the new owners for keeping the excellent server staff on board. Prices have risen and the menu does have healthier options. Hopefully a makeover of the tired interior is in the works. Eliminated some two-tops in favor of larger tables.
Kudos to the new owners for keeping the excellent server staff on board. Prices have risen and the menu does have healthier options. Hopefully a makeover of the tired interior is in the works. Eliminated some two-tops in favor of larger tables.
Name change done in June. Now called Bethoney's, but can not add a review for Bethoney's. Come at least once a week! Homey with lots of regulars. Good Food. I had one of the best yogurt parfaits here with tons of fresh fruit. I went back two weeks later and I heard them ask the server how to make the... More
Bethoney's in Manomet is a stone's throw down the road from where friends live and thus I decided to give this cafe a second chance after a quite indifferent dining experience a short while before. Nothing had improved. Like the first time, I was totally underwhelmed. Sure, the food is okay, of average quality ... nothing to rave on about,... More
I have been trying out new breakfast places recently by still Metro's always draws me back!! They have fantastic homemade bread and irresistible desserts!!
been here several times always have a great breakfast and great coffee. Fun atmosphere friendly wait staff. This is the best place for me in a sea of places to go. Eggs benedict may the best I have ever had.
People are friendly, price is great as well as the food. It's a must go place for breakfast or lunch.
Stopped by last monday morning with my family. It just wasn't the same. Are the ladies (owners) away for the winter? The food was almost inedible. I've been going to Metros since I moved to Manomet in 04, thought it was the best place around. Love to know if there has been a recent chef change.
I have tried Metro's Cafe 2 or 3 times and found it to be average both for breakfast and lunch.Our server was very slow and I believe I can find better food elsewhere.
Metro's cafe is a great hidden gem of Plymouth. It is a little off the beaten path but completely worth the drive for me. With coffee that is by far the best in the area plus an order of pancakes the size of hubcaps makes for a great start for the day. It is very cozy and makes you feel... More
Breakfast is breakfast. In my opinion, it's hard to screw it up. We want good food and good coffee along with good service. Here, we experienced filthy menus, dirty silverware, average service, mediocre food, awful coffee, tables which are jammed in so that you are uncomfortably eavesdropping and banging elbows with neighbors. Not to mention the stifling heat!!! No reason... More
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Montenegrin nationalism
Montenegrin nationalism refers to the nationalism of ethnic Montenegrins and/or the culture of Montenegro.[1] Montenegrin nationalism cites that an independent Montenegrin culture separate from Serbian culture arose after Serbia was taken over by the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century while Montenegro remained independent for many years, resulting in a different culture developing in Montenegro.[2]
Montenegrin nationalism became a major political issue in World War I when a schism arose between Montenegro's clans over plans to merge Montenegro with the Kingdom of Serbia, between the pro-independence Green clans, that included the King of Montenegro amongst them, versus the pro-unification White clans.[2] Montenegrin ethnicity was recognized by the Communist government of Yugoslavia in the 1960s though it had been declared previously.[3]
During the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, Montenegro's President Momir Bulatović supported unity and alliance with Serbia as well as supporting irredentist claims to Dubrovnik and territory in Herzegovina that he stated were historically part of Montenegro.[4] The Serbian journal Epoha in 1991 declared that if Bosnia and Herzegovina's Muslims wanted to secede from Yugoslavia, that Eastern Herzegovina should be ceded to Montenegro.[5] The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia declared that the Serbian and Montenegrin leadership during the Siege of Dubrovnik sought to annex Dubrovnik along with the "coastal regions of Croatia between the town of Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the north-west and the Montenegrin border in the south-east" into Montenegro.[6]
After 1998, Montenegro's government led by Milo Đukanović demanded greater autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.[1] In 2006, a majority of just over 55 percent of Montenegrins voted in favour of independence from the state union with Serbia.
The causes that resulted in the development of Montenegrin nationalism have been dated back to the mid-fourteenth century when Montenegro first became a sovereign state.[7] While Montenegrins have been regarded as a subgroup of Serbs, the independence of Montenegro during the period of Turkish rule over Serbia resulted in a profoundly different culture emerging in Montenegro as compared with Serbia.[7] Montenegro at this time developed into a warrior society that was quite different from the culture of Turkish-controlled Serbia.[7]
Montenegrin nationalism first strongly arose in the aftermath of World War I when Montenegrins became divided over whether to join the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (Yugoslavia).[8] The Montenegrin government in 1917 agreed to merge Montenegro into a South Slavic federation, however a political group known as the Greens that included the King of Montenegro and several powerful clans opposed unification and advocated an independent Montenegrin state.[2] The faction in favour of unification was the Whites, who desired unification of Montenegro with Serbia.[2]
The feud between the anti-Karadjordjevic Greens and the pro-Karadjordjevic Whites over Montenegro's joining with Yugoslavia continued and escalated in the 1920s.[2] The Greens were infuriated with the Montenegrin Petrovic dynasty being dismantled in favor for the Serbian Karadjordjevic dynasty.[2] In response to perceived Serbian domination over Montenegro, the Greens initiated several revolts in the 1920s.[2]
During World War II, when Yugoslavia was invaded by the Axis Powers, clans opposed to union with Yugoslavia successfully revolted and on 13 July 1941, declared Montenegro an independent kingdom to be neutral in the war.[2] However before the kingdom could be organized, Italian forces occupied Montenegro.[9] The majority of the Greens opposed Italy's control over Montenegro and engaged in combat with Axis forces.[2] The Greens opposed the Yugoslav Partisans because many of their recruits were from the pro-Serbian White clans.[2]
After World War II and the rise of the Yugoslav Partisans to power in Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito, Montenegrin nationalism subsided for thirty years as a result of efforts by Yugoslavia's government to placate Montenegrins.[2] Such efforts included: creating a constituent republic of Montenegro within the Yugoslav federation, recognition of a Montenegrin nationality, sponsoring industrial development of the previously rural economy of Montenegro, by providing financial aid to Montenegro that was the poorest of the six constituent republics and including substantial numbers of Montenegrins within the civil service.[2] Montenegrin nationalism arose again as a movement from 1966 to 1967 when an effort was initiated to resurrect the separate Montenegrin Orthodox Church.[2]
After Tito's death in 1980, nationalism in Montenegro and elsewhere in Yugoslavia surged.[2] Beginning in 1981, Montenegrin nationalism grew in strength with its supporters demanding more autonomy for Montenegro within Yugoslavia, however a government crackdown against Montenegrin nationalists between 1982 and 1984 stifled the nationalist movement's efforts.[2]
During the collapse of communism and breakup of Yugoslavia from 1989 to 1991, Montenegrin's clans were divided over Montenegro's culture.[2] The rise to power of Momir Bulatović who supported Serbian President Slobodan Milošević and unity with Serbia, quashed the efforts of the dissident clans to move Montenegro away from Serbia.[2] After Yugoslavia dissolved in 1991, the Montenegrin government continued to support unity with Serbia and Montenegrin soldiers took part in the wars against the seceding republics.[2] During the Yugoslav Wars, Montenegro's President Bulatović sought to satisfy both Montenegrin and Serbian nationalist factions in Montenegro by supporting Montenegrin irredentist claims to Dubrovnik and Herzegovina that he stated were historically part of Montenegro.[10] The Serbs of Eastern Herzegovina hold strong cultural connections with the people of Old Herzegovina in Montenegro.[11] Serbian and Montenegrin reservist soldiers from the JNA entered Herzegovina in September 1991 in preparations for an attack on Dubrovnik.[12] Many Montenegrins at the time supported the irredentist aim of unification of Dubrovnik with Montenegro.[13] During the Yugoslav Wars, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Đukanović, then a supporter of President Bulatović and union with Serbia, supported irredentist claims upon Croatia, claiming that Montenegro's post-World War II borders (the current borders of Montenegro) were designed by "semi-skilled Bolshevik cartographers" and Đukanović declared that Montenegro should "draw demarcation lines vis-à-vis the Croats once and for all".[14]
Dissatisfaction with perceived domination from Serbian circles resulted in Montenegrin nationalism becoming a strong movement in Montenegro.[2] A referendum was held in 1992 to determine whether Montenegrins should remain united with Serbia or be independent resulting in 66 percent of Montenegrins preferring to remain in a union with Serbia versus 36 percent preferring independence.[2] Frustration with the union with Serbia grew in the 1990s in response to FR Yugoslavia becoming an international pariah due to its involvement in the Yugoslav Wars, and frustration over Serbian nationalists dismissal of Montenegrin culture as being a sub-sect of Serbian culture.[2] By 1997 most Montenegrins desired looser ties with Serbia and closer relations with the European Union.[2] By 1998 Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Đukanović had abandoned his previous support for Montenegrin unity with Serbia, and ran against pro-Serbian President Bulatović in Montenegro's presidential election[15] The election of Milo Đukanović as President of Montenegro in 1998 resulted in the ascendence of a Montenegrin nationalist government to power and a fundamental change of attitude by the Montenegrin government to the Serbian government of Slobodan Milošević.[15] Similar to the violence between the Greens and the Whites after World War I, violent confrontations occurred between supporters of Đukanović and pro-unity President Bulatović.[15] The Montenegrin government refused to support federal government actions in the Kosovo War of 1999, and the Montenegrin government officially declared its neutrality in the conflict, resulting in NATO forces focusing air strikes on Serbia alone, although some military targets in Montenegro were hit.[15]
See also[edit]
- Albanian nationalism
- Bosnianism
- Croatian nationalism
- Culture of Montenegro
- Christmas Uprising
- Milo Đukanović
- Krsto Popović
- Peoples of Montenegro
- Serbian–Montenegrin unionism
- Serbian nationalism
- Yugoslavism
- ^ a b Motyl 2001, pp. 345.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Minahan 2002, pp. 1298.
- ^ Motyl 2001, pp. 346.
- ^ Daily report: East Europe, Issues 13-21. United States: Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1996. Pp. 72.
- ^ Steven L. Burg, Paul S. Shoup. The War in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Ethnic Conflict and International Intervention. Armonk, New York, USA: M.E. Sharpe, 2000. ISBN 9781563243097 Pp. 102.
- ^ Investigative Summary. International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Accessed 4 September 2009 .http://www.icty.org/x/cases/slobodan_milosevic/ind/en/mil-2ai020728e.htm
- ^ a b c Minahan 2002, pp. 1296-1297.
- ^ Minahan 2002, pp. 1297.
- ^ James Minahan. Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: L-R. Pp. 1298.
- ^ Daily report: East Europe, Issues 13-21. United States: Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1996. Pp. 72.
- ^ Morrison 2009, pp. 7.
- ^ Steven L. Burg, Paul S. Shoup. The War in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Ethnic Conflict and International Intervention. Armonk, New York, USA: M.E. Sharpe, 2000. ISBN 9781563243097 Pp. 74.
- ^ Karen Dawisha, Bruce Parrott. Politics, Power, and the Struggle for Democracy in South-East Europe. Cambridge, England, UK; New York, New York, USA; Oakleigh, Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press, 1997. Pp. 171.
- ^ Morrison 2009, pp. 92.
- ^ a b c d Minahan 2002, pp. 1299.
- Minahan, James (2002). Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: L-R. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 0-313-32111-6.
- Morrison, Kenneth (2009). Montenegro: A Modern History. I.B. Tauris. ISBN 1845117107.
- Motyl, Alexander J. (2001). Encyclopedia of Nationalism, Volume II. Academic Press. ISBN 0-12-227230-7.
- Ramet, Sabrina (2006). The Three Yugoslavias: State-Building and Legitimation, 1918–2005. Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-34656-8.


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Life used to be so simple. Back when the telecommunications company now known as NeuStar Inc. was a business unit of Lockheed Martin Corp., it had a limited roster of responsibilities, including assigning area codes, central office codes and other numbering resources in the United States and its territories. Everything else, from payroll to handling the electric bill, was handled by its parent company.
That changed drastically when it was spun off in December 1999. NeuStar was suddenly faced with transforming itself from a coddled business division into an independent company capable of managing many new projects at once.
The hard truth? NeuStars project management processes were just barely keeping up prespinoffand they certainly werent up to the onslaught that future projects would bring. "[Before the divestiture,] we ... took on projects as they came and just managed to meet the demands," said Dianne Black, director of project management and support at the Washington company. "They had no way to manage the level of complexity coming at them like a freight train down the track," agreed David Foote, managing partner of Foote Partners LLC, of New Canaan, Conn., a consultancy that NeuStar brought in to help manage the transition. Luckily, Foote Partners tipped NeuStar off to a form of project management, dubbed EPM (enterprise project management), that would keep it from being flattened by that freight train. EPM differs from traditional project management in a number of ways. First, it entails enterprisewide evaluation of resources to determine if a project can and should be done. Second, it requires scrupulous documentation to keep enterprises from reinventing the wheel. Finally, it empowers the project office as never before, enabling it to determine which business units projects will affect and to enlist the contributions of any staffer from any of those business units.
The upshot? NeuStar is handling more projects that have more complexity than ever. Plus, its growing like a bean sprout. NeuStars not alone. Businesses are increasingly becoming more project-driven, said Matt Light, an analyst at Gartner Group Inc., in Stamford, Conn. As a result, company success is getting more dependent on adopting, if not full-scale EPM, then at least some elements of EPM, Light said. EPM is meant to address the most frequent complaints heard from chief financial officers: that IT projects are often not completed and that "when they are completed, costs are overrun, and the quality is not there," said Raj Kapur, vice president and general manager of the Center for Project Management, in San Ramon, Calif. The main problem, Kapur said, is that many projects should never get the green light in the first place, because resourcesbe they technology, available talent and/or moneywere never there to begin with, he said. EPM pre-empts that problem by subjecting new projects to analysis that determines whether the project is in line with company objectives. This reliance on frequent documentation is typical of EPM, where all project stages are open for viewing by both project managers and top-level executives at any time. Because EPM is a method, rather than a particular technology, this merely entails granting viewing privileges, of, for example, NeuStars Microsoft Corp. Project Office 2000 files. This documentation creates a visible link between all projects occurring in the company. According to NeuStars Black, EPMs rigorous planning and documentation process ensures that NeuStar can easily and quickly respond to requests or needs from customers, since the enterprises divisions have instant access to proven procedures and lessons learned. Without a process like EPM, companies often have a difficult time even recalling how much labor and money went into a particular project "without having to spend a lot of time digging around," especially across departments, Gartner Groups Light said. NeuStars EPM team includes a core of eight project managers and the project support office. Along with maintaining NeuStars EPM handbooka comprehensive tome that outlines the life cycle phase of any project that must operate cross-functionally across departmentsthe EPM support group ensures that project managers are trained, coached and mentored into becoming enterprise project managers. Since implementing EPM, NeuStar has scored several more important contracts. The biggest came in November, when the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers selected NeuLevel LLC, based in Melbourne, Australiaa joint venture of NeuStar and Melbourne IT Ltd.to act as the registry for the first business-centric top-level domain name, .biz, on the Net. That win indicates the ballooning complexity of NeuStars new roster of projects. And not only are projects growing in number and scope, so, too, is the company growing, from 90 employees at the end of 1999 to its current staff of 250. With that kind of expansion, no wonder NeuStar needed all the project management streamlining it could getand no wonder it had to have every business unit across the enterprise ready to help.
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