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17th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show
Located along the banks of the Fox River, this juried art show features 100 fine artists, live music, demonstrations and artists' awards.
CITY: St. Charles
Devonshire Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with play equipment, a water play structure, drop slide and diving board. You'll also find lockers/showers and a concession stand.
CITY: Skokie
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar, as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Dave & Buster's
There's no place quite like it! From hand-crafted tables and world class pocket billiards to the vast array of games in the Million Dollar Midway, D&B will provide one of the most unique entertainment outings you'll ever experience.
CITY: Addison
Dick's Sporting Goods - Schaumburg
Dick's Sporting Goods leads more athletes to victory by providing the edge they need to perform at their peak. They offer a deep assortment of sporting goods and apparel for baseball, football, hunting, golf, fishing and more.
CITY: Schaumburg
Lincolnshire's place for dining, shopping, entertainment and work. Enjoy unique boutiques, the 20-theatre Regal Cinema and IMAX, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, ceramic painting, outdoor summer concerts and a variety of restaurants.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits. All the exhibits you loved at Tekakwitha Woods have been relocated here, including Prairie Ecology, with the bison and biodiversity components, and the ever-popular Clams-Eye View of the Fox River. There are separate rooms for classes and a lab. There's something for any nature lover at Creek Bend Nature Center, from bird watching to guided nature hikes, nature programs and self-guided activities.
CITY: St. Charles
Stockholm's Brew Pub
Upscale restaurant and micro-brewery with foods prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Micro Brew classes too.
CITY: Geneva
Fox River Games Paintball
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
CITY: Aurora
Aloha Falls Miniature Golf & Games
Seasonal facility offering outdoor miniature golf, a retro arcade, cafe and bar from spring to fall. Miniature Golf offers two Hawaiian-themed courses that offer a relaxing easy round of mini-golf on the Beach Course or an adventurous and difficult round on the Waterfall Course. Retro Arcade has over 100 of the favorite console games from the 80's and 90's with 10 screens devoted to classic console games and two 90" projection screens with modern consoles. Cafe & Bar features a few unique options including the Volcano Dog, and a Chocolate Avalanche ice cream float. Craft beers and sangria also available for the big kids!
CITY: Libertyville
Carleton Hotel of Oak Park
Whether you're visiting the Chicago area for business or pleasure, The Carleton of Oak Park offers gracious accommodations in the Oak Park tradition. The hotel is nestled in a residential historic district and within walking distance of downtown Oak Park. The Carleton, has been providing area visitors with exceptional service for over eighty years. The Carleton hotel is the perfect venue for weddings, social events and corporate meetings. Over 6,000 square feet of event space, four unique function rooms along with our professional staff, will make your event a success.
CITY: Oak Park
Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort
This "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the Western suburbs laugh with the same great talent! Great for group outings and motor coaches!
CITY: St. Charles
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge. The cozy artistic atmosphere features 18 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, customizable multi-screen video system, exclusive VIP & event room facilities, and unforgettable cuisine!
CITY: Lombard
Randall/Orchard Road Corridor
These rapidly growing roads stretching through Aurora, North Aurora and Batavia are full of shopping and restaurant surprises.
CITY: Aurora
Lake Arlington
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Fish Lake Beach Campground
This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.
CITY: Volo
Brunswick Zone - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY: Naperville
Oak Brook Sports Core
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY: Oak Brook
Feb 15
The Who's Tommy at Paramount Theatre
Set in the 1940's, Tommy is the story of a little boy who witnesses his father murder his mother's lover upon his surprise return home after being released from a prisoner of war camp. Find out the rest for yourself, be a part of the greatest rock opera ever written. Rated PG-13
CITY: Aurora
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY: Highland Park
Ram Restaurant and Brewhouse
CITY: Rosemont
Rice Pool & Water Park
Rice Pool and Water Park facilities include a zero-depth pool, thrilling slides, sand play area for children, adult lounge deck and sand volleyball courts.
CITY: Wheaton
Centennial Beach
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Jump in to summer fun at Centennial Beach! Featuring four acres of grass and trees, a sand beach, water play features, an NCAA/U.S.S.-approved diving complex, this historic beach is a place the whole family can enjoy! With water depths ranging from zero to 15 feet, the facility caters to swimmers of all skill levels. Combined with a playground, Frisbee® Area, shallow end slide, concessions stand and Beach store, Centennial Beach is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Named "best public place to swim" in 2008 by Fox News Chicago viewers in an online poll!
CITY: Naperville
Riverside Walking Tours
Take a walk through Riverside's history by spending the afternoon with the Frederick Law Olmsted Society, your guide to learning more about the village's unique community and landscape design. Riverside was designed in 1869 by famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux.
CITY: Riverside
Topgolf Chicago
TopGolf is an interactive high-tech golfing experience like no other. With state-of-the-art equipment, restaurant, and bars, they are able to take care of your every recreation, social, and event need.
CITY: Wood Dale
Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva
Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva received the Platinum from Choice Hotels International in January 2010 and is ranked in the top 3% of Comfort Inns nationwide.
CITY: Geneva
Hampton Inn & Suites Addison
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This comfortable Hampton Inn & Suites is conveniently situated near the Marcus 16 Cinema IMAX, Dave & Busters, Famous Dave's and Home Run Inn pizza. We are 18 miles west of downtown Chicago and 10 miles from O'Hare, located off I-355 at Lake Street.
CITY: Addison
Elmhurst Art Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The museum's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavilion, and the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick house.
CITY: Elmhurst
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
CITY: Aurora
Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of Architecture Historic District
Guided and self-guided tours of historical district containing the greatest concentration of Wright-designed structures. A virtual outdoor museum of architectural history in America.
CITY: Oak Park
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
CITY: Glenview
Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
Sculpture from around the world is on display from sunrise to sunset at this park located in Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center.
CITY: Schaumburg
Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park
This community water park features colorful slides, tubes, a zero-depth pool and concession booth.
CITY: Oswego
Hotel Indigo Chicago Northwest
The area's only boutique style hotel. 192 rooms, 3 suites.
CITY: Palatine
Chicago Slaughter
The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Paramount Theatre
This historic landmark theater offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and plays in both The Paramount Theatre & Copley Theatre. Group discounts. Theater rentals are perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Westfield Hawthorn
Westfield Hawthorn is home to Macy's, JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott, Sears and over 140 diverse specialty retailers including: Bare Escentuals, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Disney Store, Gap, LOFT, H&M, Mario Tricoci Day Spa & Salon, Teavana, and Victoria's Secret. Ruby Tuesday and a food court offer over 20 eatery options. Sign up for the WFamily program to receive retailer discounts and invitations to free monthly fun days.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Norris Cultural Arts Center, Theatre & Art Gallery
A 1,000 seat live theatre providing family entertainment for more than 20 years. Season tickets are available. Call for gallery hours and reservations.
CITY: St. Charles
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
More than 40 productions and 360 performances each year ranging from musical theatre, plays, live music, dance, family shows, The Second City Comedy and professional regional children's theatre.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: Schaumburg
Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower
The Millennium Carillon, a unique musical instrument consisting of 72 bells, is one of only four Grand Carillons in the world. Enjoy carillonneurs perform during the summer concert series and climb 253 steps to the observation area to marvel at the views.
CITY: Naperville
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
CITY: Libertyville
Aurora Skate Center
Skate to the sounds of Top 40 music. The skate center also features special live organ music dance sessions.
CITY: Aurora
Batavia Depot Museum
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln's room at Bellview Sanitarium are displayed here.
CITY: Batavia
The Arboretum of South Barrington
The Arboretum is South Barrington's newest and most exciting place to shop, dine and play. The open-air center is named for the lush treescapes and gardens of its landscape, and for the large tree farm that formerly stood on the site. An upscale mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including iPic Theaters, the ultimate cinema experience and a new way to go to the movies; L.L.Bean's first Midwest outdoor gear and apparel store and the incomparable Pinstripes Bowling/Bocce/Bistro.
CITY: South Barrington
Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 45 fully-appointed rooms in a boutique hotel setting. Every guest room features goose down comforter, cd/dvd player, refrigerator, microwave, Evening homemade choc.chip cookies, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
CITY: Westmont
Lombard Town Centre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy unique shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Lombard and the beautiful Lilacia Park. Special events for all ages throughout the year. Free parking.
CITY: Lombard
Wayne's World - Downtown Aurora
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
CITY: Aurora
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Over 25,000 acres, nearly 140 miles of trails and educational facilities. Enjoy relaxing, volunteering and exploring the forests, lakes, prairies, and open spaces.
CITY: Wheaton
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center - Willow Springs
Forest preserve nature center designed to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and our environment.
CITY: Willow Springs
Arrowhead Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs -- Arrowhead Golf Club facilities include 27 holes, driving range and new clubhouse with elegant banquet facilities.
CITY: Wheaton
Bad Teacher - Lincoln Middle School
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Park Ridge
Westfield Fox Valley
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - One of Illinois' largest malls, this three-level enclosed shopping center features over 180 stores and restaurants, including Carson Pirie Scott, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears.
CITY: Aurora
North Riverside Park Mall
Over 130 fabulous stores featuring the latest fashions and trends, including Carson's, JC Penney, Sears and Forever 21. A new Classic Cinemas opened in 2008 showing great movies. Conveniently located on Cermak Rd., west of Harlem Ave.
CITY: Riverside
Westin Chicago Northwest
On O'Hare perimeter hotel, located just 12 miles from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 27 miles from downtown Chicago. Newly renovated in 2007, our four-star, four-diamond hotel is situated in the Chancellory Business Park and three miles from the Schaumburg/Woodfield business district, convenient to such companies as Arthur J. Gallagher, Sun Microsystems, Hitachi, and NEC Display Solutions. We offer special amenities designed to exceed all of your expectations - from the Heavenly Bed® with an oasis of plush comfort to the Heavenly Shower® with dual showerheads and more elbow room. Renew your commitment to fitness at the WestinWORKOUT® Gym. The Westin Kids Club® features fun activities, essential amenities, and helpful services for children under 13. Enjoy delicious dining at Don Shula's Steakhouse, considered one of the top steakhouses in the U.S. Renew, refresh, and revive at The Westin Chicago Northwest.
CITY: Itasca
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
Offers places to fish and picnic. Canoe access. Biking. A host for "A River Thru History" each September, where you can step back 200 years into Chicago's past with a festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertains along the banks of the Des Plaines River - www.ariverthruhistory.com.
CITY: Willow Springs
Sycamore Speedway
A great location if you want to race your car or bring the whole family out to experience a racing event. Please visit their website to gain knowledge on all their rules and disclaimers for racers.
CITY: Maple Park
College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center
The McAninch Arts Center is home to five resident professional ensembles: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, DuPage Opera Theatre, Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, New Classic Singers and New Philharmonic.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Brunswick's Buffalo Grove and Tavern '45
This 56,000-square-foot upscale bowling and entertainment center, offers a comfortable and lively atmosphere to enjoy the company of good friends. 32 lanes feature upgraded bowling equipment and plush sofa seating that encourages socialization and connection. A laser tag arena and arcade with multi-player games that are good for the competitive spirit. Food & beverage service is available laneside or in the in-house restaurant, Tavern '45, featuring distinctive American pub fare, local craft beer and an outdoor patio.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
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The Old House New House Home Show/Spring 2015 show
Update, renovate and refresh home surroundings with 300 award-winning contractors, select remodelers and creative craftsmen. See the latest in kitchens, baths, basements, additions, landscaping and improvements, Enjoy inspiring daily workshops.
CITY: St. Charles
ClubHouse Inn and Suites Hotel
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 136 oversized guestrooms and two-room suites, complimentary breakfast and evening beverages, indoor pool and whirlpool spa, and garden courtyard with barbeque grills.
CITY: Westmont
Prairie Center for the Arts
Featuring concerts, plays, art exhibits and dance. Wireless headsets for hearing impaired and wheelchair seating available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Albright Theatre
This local theater troupe is located in the "attic" of Batavia's Government Center.
CITY: Batavia
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
CITY: Wheaton
Maywood Park Racetrack
Just 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago, Maywood Park features live standardbred horse racing action on a ½ mile oval every Thursday and Friday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10pm. General Parking is free.
CITY: Melrose Park
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Charlestowne Mall
Charlestowne Mall has a unique collection of boutiques, specialty shops and nationally famous stores and enchanting two-level carousel.
CITY: St. Charles
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
CITY: Batavia
Skokie Theater
This state-of-the-art, 150-seat auditorium presents musical and theatrical programs.
CITY: Skokie
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Kane County Flea Market / December, 2015
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Best Western Naperville Inn
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy deluxe continental breakfast, lobby computer access, 24-hour exercise room. Guest rooms each have free internet access, cable TV, microwave and refrigerator. Hotel is centrally located near restaurants, shopping and more! Easy access to I-88.
CITY: Naperville
Billy Graham Center Museum
This museum located on the campus of Wheaton College is devoted to the history of Christian evangelism and its influences on society. View rare artifacts, art and displays that include a powerful 3-D presentation of the gospel message.
CITY: Wheaton
Fish Lake Campground Resort
This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.
CITY: Volo
Donley's Wild West Town
Wild west displays and genuine cowboy memorabilia including train rides, horse rides, panning for gold, cowboy shows and more. Extensive antique phonograph and music box collection on display. Seasonally open April - October.
CITY: Union
Hilton Garden Inn - St. Charles
This 120-room, full-service hotel and corporate training center, also offers meeting space. Deluxe accommodations, fitness center, banquet facilities and restaurant.
CITY: St. Charles
One of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, offering an extensive selection of contemporary and classic shoes, clothing and accessories for the entire family.
CITY: Schaumburg
Home Alone - Hubbard Woods Metra Station
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.
CITY: Winnetka
Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago-Lombard/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 262, two-room suite hotel with breath-taking indoor 10-story tropical atrium. Suites include living room, bedroom, wet bar, refrigerator, sofa bed, cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening beverages.
CITY: Lombard
Sep 2
2nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Walk
Take a self-guided tour of public art from June 2 to September 2 as part of the 2nd annual Sculpture Walk in downtown Oak Park. The walk features 12 world-class sculptures prominently placed among Oak Park's many shops and restaurants.
CITY: Oak Park
Oak Park Visitors Center
Stop by the Visitors Center for an audio walking tour, maps, books, souvenirs and unique gifts. Tickets are available for Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, Historic Pleasant Home and the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest.
CITY: Oak Park
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
CITY: McHenry
Stein Mart
A hybrid between a discount and a department store. Apparel for men, women, children, gifts and accessories.
CITY: St. Charles
Arlington Lakes Golf Club
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Hotel Baker - St. Charles
This landmark hotel is a unique blend of old-world grandeur with modern-day luxuries and timeless service. Elegant 53 guest rooms. Magnificent two-story ballroom with stunning glass floor. Upscale dining. Elaborate meeting rooms.
CITY: St. Charles
Ultimate Sports Dome
This sports spot features go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf and an indoor driving range.
CITY: Aurora
National Shrine of St. Therese
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The National Shrine of St. Therese sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese, "the little flower," outside of France. Religious shop/bookstore.
CITY: Darien
The Glen Town Center
This perfectly-planned town offers beautiful shop and restaurant-lined streets—just like a European town. A 10-screen movie theater, shops including Von Maur, Hot Mama and Dick's Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Jameson's Charhouse and Ted's Montana Grill. The Glen Town Center is also home to the Kohl Children's Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning.
CITY: Glenview
Crystal Lake Plaza
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Geneva Commons
Geneva Commons has a wonderful mix of 75-plus merchants, from familiar favorites to new and unique shops. Spend time shopping, eating and relaxing in this open-air center. Dine at a wide variety of eateries, most of which provide outdoor seating.
CITY: Geneva
Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera
An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.
CITY: Forest Park
Great Western Trail
This 17-mile trail replaces the abandoned main line of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. It is a flat easy ride connecting the communities of St. Charles and Sycamore.
CITY: St. Charles
Antique Market III
This Market offers antique & collectible merchandise from the primitive to the elegant. Clothing, pottery, silver, paintings, glass, toys, coins, sports, fine & costume jewelry, light fixtures & furniture. Bridal & gift registry.
CITY: St. Charles
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Hyatt House Chicago Naperville Warrenville
Enjoy a contemporary and social environment that will make you feel welcome and at home. Every suite offers a full size stainless steel kitchen, sofa sleeper, 32" HDTV with DVD, complimentary breakfast and shuttle service within a 5 mile radius.
CITY: Warrenville
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Wood Dale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Wood Dale is located in the Chancellory Business Park near I-290 & Thorndale Ave. (9 miles from O'Hare Airport and 35 miles from Midway) and offers 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a restaurant, a lounge, and more.
CITY: Wood Dale
Midwestern Helicopter
Have you ever wanted to see the beautiful city of Chicago from above? Join us for an amazing helicopter skyline tour where you will see the city from a birds eye view! This is one of the most incredible adventures you can ever imagine. During our flight you will see all that this city has to offer - Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Willis Tower, John Hancock Observatory, Cellular One Field and the United Center.
CITY: Wheeling


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I have a Draught Technologies regulator there is a black rubber ring integral to the bottle connection, do I need another washer/ Onring? I've tried contacting the manufacturer but no response... I
nope, your good to go. To check for leaks, turn the gas out off, and then turn the tank off, and see if it holds pressure.
You can get replacements if it's leaking what you have is a Quad-seal (an o-ring that seals on 2 surfaces instead of 1)
Thanks guys! Is the quad ring a standard size
Yes same as a Tiprite

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Need some help guys. I am looking for a buttstock for the AR I am going to build when i return home.Here is what I am looking for. 1. Adjustable for length of pull 2. Adjustable cheek pad 3. Dark Earth or Desert Tan color 4. Don't want to spend an arm and leg but want something that is quality I know you guys will have a lot of ideas. Thanks in advance.
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Double Handle Roman Tub Trim with Metal Lever Handles from the Waterhill Collection
Moen TS214
The intricate charm of Waterhill will instantly add character to your home. A range of products provide all the design features necessary to enrich your space.
Product Features:
- Rotating spout with locking feature
- Two-handle lever design for ease of use
- M-PACT common valve system
- Conventional deck mount design
- ADA compliant
- Limited lifetime warranty
Product Specifications:
- Type of handles: lever handles
Valve Options, Choose One at Checkout
- 4796: Two handle roman tub valve 10" center 1/2" CC connection
- 4797: Change to Two handle roman tub valve 10" centers 1/2" PEX with 1/2" CPVC adapters
- 4798: Change to: Two handle roman tub valve 10" centers 1/2" PEX with 1/2" cold expansion PEX adapters
- 4792: Two handle roman tub valve adjustable 1/2" CC connection
- 4793: Two handle roman tub valve adjustable 1/2" CPVC PEX connection
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Oil Rubbed Bronze - Moen TS214WR
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Sweet corn, red bell peppers and edamame (organic soybeans) create a colorful vegetable side dish – my version of succotash. Perfect for the end of summer, I discovered that succotash was also traditional on New England Thanksgiving tables. So here is an easy, healthy recipe that will work as we transition from summer into fall.
From Lima Beans to Soybeans
Popular during the Great Depression for it's relatively inexpensive ingredients, succotash is traditionally made with corn, sweet peppers and lima beans. While I love corn and red bell peppers, I've never grown to like limas. OK, that was polite. I can't stand them. So I swapped lima beans for another green bean, soybeans, and now have another welcome way to keep vegetables interesting.
Soybean Nutrition – The Good and Bad
Nutritionally speaking, soybeans are high in protein, folate, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron and fiber, plus important minerals. Additionally, their protein is complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids our bodies can only get through diet.
While soybeans can make a healthy contribution to many diets, this legume is not for everyone. Soybeans are on the "most controversial" list on the World's Healthiest Foods website. If you are allergic to soy, this is not a dish for you. Swap the soybeans for limas or fava beans.
This recipe uses whole, natural soybeans. As with most foods, the whole form is healthy. It's the processed forms of soy that are a big problem, health-wise. Processed forms like soy protein isolate (SPI) and TVP, textured vegetable protein should be avoided. So should mass market soy "vegetable" oil that is GMO and processed with high heat or chemicals. These are unhealthy forms of soy.
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Succotash is one dish where I am careful to choose organic ingredients. Soybeans and corn, if conventionally grown, are going to be GMO (genetically modified). Not a healthy choice. In fact I believe a dangerous choice. And red bell peppers are on the Dirty Dozen list for produce with high levels of pesticides.
For soybeans, buy only shelled, fresh or frozen organic. The frozen are handy to stock in your freezer. The same is true of corn. Whether fresh or frozen, choose organic corn.
Organic peppers are not always available. I will make this with conventionally grown bell peppers, because it is still more important to get your vegetables than to choose organic in this case.
Prep Your Succotash
There is not a lot of cooking time with this recipe. Drop frozen soybeans into boiling water for about 4 minutes. Corn can be cooked fresh on the cob for 3 minutes in boiling water, or use frozen, thawed and cooked kernels.
Chop and saute a bell pepper (for help, see photos below) along with sliced leek, garlic and herbs. In quick time, you have a delicious side dish to serve with chicken, fish, burgers or about any main dish.
Quinoa Succotash!
I've been enjoying this succotash for lunch mixed with cooked quinoa. It's great! I discovered this after we finished shooting the photos so unfortunately we don't have a picture. It's terrific for a high protein, light, healthy vegan lunch. It's good warm or cold. Mixed with the quinoa, it also makes for a heartier side dish to serve more people.
For help cooking quinoa, here is my recipe.
Edamame Succotash
Serves 6
- 1 1/4 cups organic corn kernels (2 large ears fresh, or use frozen kernels)
- 12 ounce (340 grams) frozen, shelled, organic edamame (soybeans)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced leek
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For fresh corn: bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Strip cobs of husk and silk. Drop cobs into pot and cook for 3 minutes. Remove corn cobs with tongs and drain. When cool, cut kernels from cob and place in a medium bowl. For frozen corn kernels: cook according to package directions, drain, and place in a medium bowl.
- In same pot with water still boiling (or bring a pot of water to a boil), drop in frozen edamame. Cook for 4 minutes and drain. Add to bowl with corn.
- Cut top and bottom off of bell pepper, slice out the seeds and ribs, then chop into small squares (medium dice). See photo in post for help.
- Trim dark green top and root end from leek. Slice in half lengthwise. Run under cold water to remove any sand or dirt. Lay leek flat on cutting board and chop into thin half moons. Heat oil a medium saute or fry pan over medium-low heat. Saute leek until softened, then add garlic and thyme. Cook 1 minute, then add corn, edamame and bell pepper. Season with a little salt and pepper and heat through.
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HI Again, I am in the process of redoing my kitchen and am almost done. We do not have a very big budget for the remodel and already have new cabinets, counters and a new stove, I still want to replace the floor, but was told under the two layers of vinyl there is abestos tile over wood. I cannot afford to have it removed so have to go over the top. This will make the kitchen a bit higher than the floor in the adjacent dining room. Is that unusual to have the two different heights? Thanks so much! |
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Before I "settled" on different heights, I'd see if I could remove just the vinyl, it may make the floor low enough to be workable. It may be just attached around the edges. Actually, removing tile with asbestos is not a big deal as long as you can remove it without breaking it up in pieces. You just don't want the particles to be airborne. Search and you will find good information without the panic of "OMG-it's ASBESTOS!" |
Thanks so much! When I had someone in for an estimate the guy acted like we were going to have to spend thousands to get it removed from under the vinyl in a 10 x 15 ft kitchen! I just started reading some of the threads and it does not sound nearly as bad as he made it out to be. However, my husband just had his second hip replacement and with my work schedule I do not think I can do it alone. It appears to be glued down everywhere! |
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I had 2 layers of vinyl glued to the floor and each other and got it off with elbow grease. I linked my thread below showing how I steamed it off. I didn't have asbestos tiles, but like the others said, if you avoid pulverizing them, it's safe to DIY remove them. If you choose not to go that route, how much of a height difference are we talking between the rooms? And what material do you plan to put down in the kitchen? |
Here is a link that might be useful: steaming off vinyl
There is a small step up now, so I would guess another 3/4 inch? We are going with hardwood or engineered wood. |
Asbestos was not just in floor tiles--up to 70% by weight in some cases--but in the mastic used to adhere it and also in vinyl floor tiles and flooring, something that many homeowners are not aware of. Your vinyl flooring is 1/8" thick, the tile probably 1/4" max. including a thin layer of mastic. Safely removing the existing flooring will reduce the eventual height difference by 1/2". I'd probably do it as long as proper precautions are taken. But even in new homes different floor heights are not uncommon. That's what transition thresholds are for. |
When we redid our kitchen, we added subfloor radiant heat, which made the kitchen floor about 1/2" higher than the other floors in the house. No big deal. No one notices. |
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China International Capital Corp. has hired Peng Wensheng , head of China research at Barclays Capital, as chief economist to replace Ha Jiming .
China's efforts to contain the risks from a surge in local-government debt may hurt growth in the world's third-biggest economy, investment bank China International Capital Corp. said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation needs to adapt to a "new normal" in the pace of economic growth and remain "cool-minded" amid a slowdown that analysts forecast will lead to the weakest expansion since 1990.
China's stocks rose the most in three months after new lending and money supply exceeded estimates in December, boosting speculation the government is relaxing monetary policies to bolster economic growth.
Asian stocks reversed losses as shares of Chinese lenders and developers rallied after China's new lending and money supply increased. Exporters dropped after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank probably won't begin a new round of bond purchases.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged to open the economy to more market forces and strip power from the government to achieve 7.5 percent annual growth through 2020 and spread the benefits of the nation's expansion.
"The PBOC is walking on a very thin line."
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In one of the more recent (of many) essays on the controversial move of the Barnes collection from the home of Albert C. Barnes (in Merion, PA) to a new facility in downtown Philadelphia, Peter Dobrin of the Philadelphia Inquirer questions some of the changes that have been made in the name of improvement of the cultural landscape of Philadelphia, which he perceives to be eroding some of the distinctive characteristics of the city. In his post, Barnes move to Parkway is progress, but a quirky something has been lost, Dobrin … [Read more...]
Funder knows best
In a recent thought-provoking Createquity post, Creative Placemaking Has an Outcomes Problem, Ian David Moss examines one of the newer initiatives of the NEA (and its private philanthropy friends) and finds it to be lacking a logic for how it will achieve its aims. Moss criticizes this program and others for attempting to connect the arts with economic development without considering the steps in between. Moss's post is a call for a clear and detailed theory of change for such initiatives and he goes so far as to share two models (one simple … [Read more...]
Lessons in my struggles to learn Dutch
This is a post about my struggles to learn Dutch and assimilate to my new country (which I've endeavored to wrap back around to the arts). The past few weeks I've been studying rather intensely, preparing for my NT2 Staatsexamen I—the Dutch language exam that I must pass in order to be granted permanent residency status and the ability to stay in the Netherlands with my Dutch husband and his two daughters once my PhD position at the university ends in a couple years. It's a two-day exam that tests reading, writing, speaking, and listening … [Read more...]
Is Opera a Sustainable Art Form? Excerpts from a new keynote …
I've been on hiatus in order to concentrate my time on the weekends to learning Dutch (state exam coming up). My last post was before Mike Daisey unhinged Ira Glass and Ira Glass exposed Mike Daisey and the whole world wrote about it. I'm not going to write about Mike Daisey. Instead, because I'm still concerned about the state of the arts and culture sector in the US (despite its "turnaround" according to Americans for the Arts), and because I'm still studying Dutch and neck-deep in my research at the moment, I'm going to share an excerpt from … [Read more...]
Guest blogging this week on two sites
No Jumper post this week as I have the great honor to be blogging on two other sites. Laura Zimmerman at the Minnesota-based McKnight Foundation invited me to submit a post on the subject "What is the role of an artist in the world today?" for its new State of the Artist blog. My post, The Professional Lens: Are we a sector of underemployed 'professional' artists or successful 'pro-ams'? is now live. I hope you will find time to read it and comment. Additionally, Arlene Goldbarb (writer, speaker, social activist, and consultant) and Barry … [Read more...]
Theatre Bay Area's "Counting New Beans"
Clay Lord and the fine folks at Theatre Bay Area have a new publication out: Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art, which includes interviews with 20 prominent artistic directors and essays by Alan Brown, Rebecca Ratzkin, Arlene Goldbard, Rebecca Novick, and Clayton Lord. It also includes an interview with yours truly. Here's an excerpt from my long and winding conversation with Clay Lord. I've edited together excerpts (elipses mark missing sections) from two different parts of the interview. Clay Lord: You've written … [Read more...]
On my Soapbox: Digitization of Live Performance
The Wooster GroupClay Lord has written a provocative and rather erudite post, The Work of Presentational Art in the Age of On-Demand Technological Empowerment, in which he cautions that as arts organizations embrace or respond to pressure to record and disseminate their live work that they not lose their identity and the core of what live performance (and theater in particular, perhaps) is all about. Clay mentions my post from last week in which I wrote: "If our goal for the next century is to hold onto our marginalized position and … [Read more...]
If our goal is simply to preserve our current reality, why pursue it?
About a month ago I read an article in the Atlantic (recommended to me by LINKED IN) on the phenomenal success of Finland's primary and secondary education public school system—a success which, the article suggests, the US has failed to understand. There are some notable differences between the US system and Finland's: Teachers in Finland are given prestige, decent pay and a lot of responsibility. Finland has no standardized tests; teachers are trained to create tests and assess students independently. (Periodically the government … [Read more...]
Making donor dollars stretch and perform miracles
The other day I received an email alert from the Philanthropy News Digest, which mentioned that a theater company had announced a $7 million endowment challenge grant. When matched, the 3:1 challenge grant (which requires the theater to raise $2.5 million) will boost its endowment from $500,000 to $10 million. Putting aside for a moment debates over the pros and cons of endowments for performing arts organizations, I was struck by the following quote by theater's artistic director in the press: When reached, this unprecedented offer will … [Read more...]
AJ Discussion: Lead or Follow?
In lieu of a Jumper post this week I have written a post (If this is leading, what is following?) for the Arts Journal Discussion, Lead or Follow. Here's the question that launched the debate, posed by AJ's Doug McLennan: Increasingly, audiences have more visibility for their opinions about the culture they consume. Cultural institutions know more and more about their audiences and their wants. Some suggest this new transparency argues for a different relationship between artists and audience. So the question: In this age of self expression … [Read more...]
A planned ending for Merce Cunningham Dance Co.
Merce CunninghamIn last week's post on direct subsidies to artists, I expanded upon a premise from artist/economist Hans Abbing--that direct subsidies to artists may provide incentives to more people to become artists, thereby increasing competition, and making it more difficult for any to make a living--and suggested that the same may be true of arts organizations. I wrote, "We have incentivized the exponential growth of the arts and culture sector in the US and, despite significant resources (government and private) flowing into the sector on … [Read more...]
What are the aims of direct subsidies to artists?
Polly Carl has posted a new piece on HowlRound, A Virtual Theater Movement, in which she remarks on a recent trend in arts philanthropy: increased direct support for artists. This philanthropic trend prompts me to ask, "What are funders hoping to achieve by providing direct subsidies to individual artists?" and to raise the ideas of a colleague from Erasmus, artist/economist Hans Abbing, who wrote a book in 2002 called Why Are Artists Poor? The Exceptional Economy of the Arts, an excellent summary of the chapters therein you can … [Read more...]
Time to start pulling off the duct tape …
In his article, Occupy the Arts, a seat at a time, NY Times critic Anthony Tomasini (like others) pounced on recent allegations of 'elitism' in the arts (growing out of the Occupy movement), decrying that there are loads of free and affordable arts events and that even those organizations that charge $400 per ticket also have cheap seats (and the experience is just as great from the nosebleeds, thank you very much!). Not only do Tomasini and others seem a tad defensive when they fly their Free Tickets Flag in the face of those seeking to raise … [Read more...]
On artists being tossed off the truck
About a month ago I wrote a post on ''on artists making a living and artistic directors that could make a difference but don't.' I had a significant number of comments (relative to other posts on my blog) including several from actors (thanks, all). One of the most inspiring posts came from Ron Russell of Epic Theatre in NYC. Epic (founded in 2001) has operating expenses of approximately $1.7 million (according to its 2010 990 filing on Guidestar) and recently renegotiated its contract with Actors Equity Association (AEA) to enable it to … [Read more...]
Instead of more data perhaps we should discuss why we keep ignoring the data we have?
I finally had found some time this week to read Scott Walter's excellent second post in his trilogy (all three now published) looking at the 1% vs 99% issues in the US arts and culture sector. A compelling string of comments follows this post, led by one of my other favorite bloggers, Clayton Lord, who argues two points: (1) Is it effective to turn against the 'top' arts organizations at a time when the arts generally are under attack? and (2) We need to collect more data to understand how to improve the system. Walters responds that the time … [Read more...]


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After a poor showing at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards as a drama, Netflix is moving "Orange is the New Black" to the comedy categories for the Emmys this summer. The show about a women's prison is described by many as a dramedy, with heavy elements of both drama and comedy.
At January's Golden Globes, the only nomination for the freshman show was for Taylor Schilling as Best TV Drama Actress. It was then completely snubbed by SAG voters that same month.
Before they went the dramatic route for those two events, Netflix had declared it as a comedy for the Writer's Guild where it reaped bids for Comedy Series, New Series, and Episodic Comedy (two nominations).
Once submitted as a comedy to the Emmys, "Orange is the New Black" will have to remain in that genre in years to come. That has been the main reason why producers and executives have had such a hard time making the call.
The creator of the program is Jenji Kohan, whose best-known TV success was another dramedy, "Weeds." That show earned an Emmy nod as Best Comedy Series in 2009 and picked up three bids for star Mary-Louise Parker.
Last fall when it was still considered a laffer, "Orange" was predicted by our editors and users to be in a tight three-way tie to win Best TV Comedy Series at the Golden Globes with 2012 winner "Girls" and 2011 champ "Modern Family." Then, with "Orange" not in the race, Globe voters went with another rookie show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."
Netflix had its first taste of Emmy success last year with "House of Cards." The political thriller snagged trophies for Drama Directing (David Fincher), Cinematography, and Drama Casting. Among its nine overall nominations, it competed for Drama Series, Drama Actor (Kevin Spacey), and Drama Actress (Robin Wright).
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7 Tips for Surviving the Holidays with HIS Family
Do: Quietly excuse yourself.
Don't: Weigh in on the argument.
Ah, the holidays. You never know who's going to show up and who has a problem with who, so don't be surprised if a little bickering or an all-out blowout takes place. If you happen to find yourself in the midst of a family feud, your best bet is to slip out the back door and go for a light walk in the fresh air. Even if your boyfriend starts taking sides or tries to pull you into the argument, it's best for everyone if you just keep your opinions to yourself. Families fight and get over it—they don't, however, forgive outsiders so easily.
Do: Offer to help with the dishes.
Don't: Try to make your boyfriend help.
After the meal, typically it's the women who head into the kitchen to tackle the dishes. The polite thing for you to do is join them. Trust me, every mother likes for her son's possible future wife to offer help when it comes to the post-dinner cleanup. And while you may be right in thinking that your boyfriend should be willing to help his dear mother out in the kitchen, it's not your place to set him straight; at least not when you're in his family home.
Do: Send a thank you note.
Don't: Make plans for next year.
Once home and recovered from the holidays, you must send a hand written thank you card to his family for having you. But keep it short and sweet. While you may have loved his family and totally hit it off with his mother, it's not in your best interest, or in the interest of the relationship, for you to be making plans for next season. There's no way to know where you and your beau will be at a year from now—take it one holiday at a time.


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"Frank Iero is a huge fan of film director Tim Burton, so you can only imagine how ridiculously stoked the My Chemical Romance guitarist was when he was asked to contribute to the soundtrack-companion album for the remake of Burton's first film, Frankenweenie. Iero's track, "This Song Is A Curse," feels like a collision of film composer maestro Danny Elfman's aesthetics with Suicidal Tendencies' bona fide punk classic "Institutionalized."


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I can't go to sleep. I hit a dog with my car last night. He was chasing a rabbit. This was on a country blacktop. My car is still in the dog's owner driveway and will have to be towed, a hole in the radiator. The car can to fixed, the dog no |
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- Posted by georgysmom (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 14 at 6:56
I know how awful you feel. I hit a dog once….fortunately I was going very slowly and didn't really injure it. I stopped to tell the owner and couldn't believe the reaction. It was "oh, he's running in front of cars all the time" I was too distressed to let it sink in at the time. Shaking life a leaf. Bottom line, it wasn't your fault. I'm sure knowing it wasn't your fault, doesn't help right now but in time you will realize there was nothing you could do. (((jkayd))) |
So sorry but some times these things happen and we have no control over them. You had to be terribly upset but it's an accident. You didn't want it to happen but it did and that doesn't make you a bad person, just be easy on yourself. We have a leash law of which I'm thankful as I hit a dog years ago, a beautiful Irish setter but it ran out in front of my car and I had my three small children in the car. I felt just like you. It will take a while to settle down. I'm sure the owners feel some responsibility for this too. Keep busy today and try to let go. |
Sending you a cyberhug. I recently hit a squirrel--the second time that has happened to me. I felt terrible, but there was nothing I could have done to prevent it. You are a good person to feel bad about it, but please try to get past it. Accidents happen. Sorry about your car. Hugs! |
Oh, I'm so sorry. I, too, would be devastated, but you know that you couldn't have helped it. I'm sorry for you, for the owners, and for the dog. Please remember - not your fault. |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 14 at 9:15
I can sympathize, having hit someone's cat a few months ago. It's not your fault. I hope it was quick for him, and sorry about the car. Peace. |
I'm sorry, for everyone and the damage to your car too. I doubt if it helps, but it was better you hit it than did a hard swerve risking great injury to yourself. I hope you feel better, and sleep better, soon - you aren't to blame. |
That is so sad! I hope you're doing better today. The repairs sound very expensive! Keep in mind that the owner could be liable for the repairs to your car. |
- Posted by lindaohnowga (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 14 at 13:35
Even though it wasn't intentional, it sure hurts to kill any animal. We just killed a squirrel the other day and we love squirrels. I think we feed every squirrel in town. But you can't sweve and risk your own life when things like that happen. We've killed a deer too. I got out of the car and cried over that poor deer. I know how you are feeling, but as others have said, it wasn't your fault. |
I'm so sorry for all involved. It's heartbreaking to be part of an accident, but it was an accident. You had no bad intent. As a decent person, it will hurt for some time, but you have to keep reminding yourself that it's not your fault. |
Turtles are our problem here in Florida. We have so many storm reservoirs and the little guys travel from one to another during mating season. They are smashed on the road every few miles - just makes you want to cry! Armadillos are another animal we see lots of. They are so beautiful and I just get sick when I see one hit on the road. We are so over-populated down here during the summer, even people get hit with regularity - very sad! I'm sorry for your mishap - I know how you feel. |
I hope you're feeling a little better today jkayd. How awful for this to happen. Sad all around, for you, the dog, the owners. Like everyone else said, it was an accident. That being said, it's going to take some time. Take care. |
Thank you everyone. I took a nap yesterday afternoon and slept good last night. My car has more damage than we first thought so I have been talking to insurance agents today. Their insurance will cover the repairs. Hate to go without a car, they did offer me a rental, but we have a pickup I am driving. Just hope the repairs are done fairly quickly. |
Oh, what a shame -- both the dog and the car. The dog should not have been running loose. I hit the neighbors dog once. Just as I was exiting our street into very busy traffic, the dog bolted from the yard on the corner. If I had not kept going I would have been broadsided. Fortunately, he only had a broken leg and he survived. I was so darn angry with the owner for not having it secured. I stopped but someone else picked it up and took it home. I continued on to work but couldn't do anything all day I was so shaken. Hope your car is up and running soon. Glad that you got a good night's sleep. |
This just breaks my heart. I hate when even a squirrel runs out in front of me. I feel so bad for you, I'd be feeling sick about it too, but rest assured it wasn't your fault, and there was nothing you could do. I hope you get your car back soon. |
At least you stopped! I was once on a country road, and some kids were walking with their dog....not on a leash on the left side of the road. I slowed down to pass them, and a pick up truck came barreling around to pass me, ran over the dog, right in front of the kids, and kept on going! I stopped, and took them all to a nearby neighbor they knew, the dog, dead in my back seat. They were hysterical, and I was bawling. Was an awful experience. |
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Hillenmeyer's Retirement Playbook: Work With What You've Got
This column comes to you live from our annual NFL players' union meeting in Maui. Each team has one union "rep," as the lingo goes, who serves as a liaison between the NFLPA and each individual roster. Each rep comes down here once a year to gather all the key directives that we then disseminate to our teammates back home. The trip, in reality, is one part business, one part education, and, yes, one part leisure. At the beach, leisure for me usually involves some golf and a pina colada. Right now, it involves sitting on my porch and checking in with my buddies at the TheStreet.com.
Being that market hours start here at 3:30 AM, I am going to use this week to talk about my investments in a more general sense than in my previous columns. This is only my second year representing the Bears as the union rep. In both years, I have found myself reflecting on my career to this point. I came into the NFL just hoping to make a roster. Getting cut from the Green Bay Packers in my first year probably meant that a long career was not in the cards. Yet, here I am heading into my sixth year and sitting on the porch in beautiful Maui on a "work" trip with some of the best and brightest across the league.
When I first got to Chicago, I found myself third on the depth chart at middle linebacker. The starter at that spot was Brian Urlacher, the best linebacker in the NFL. Knowing that earning that job was too tall a task for me, I had to figure out what I was best at and how to get the most out of what I had. I think the lesson I learned can aptly be applied to investing as well. Trying to be Brian Urlacher would put me on a short path to nowhere, but focusing on my own unique strengths could, at the very least, improve my chances of success. Likewise for many of us independent investors out there, trying to invest like a multimillionaire with what's saved up in the piggy bank might be a recipe for disaster.
Don't get me wrong; most people with all those zeros in their bank account clearly have an insight or two we could benefit from. You have heard me sing the praises of Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A - Get Report) Warren Buffett. In the same vein, I would have been a fool not to learn everything I could in playing with a future Hall-of-Fame linebacker. But the point is: I will never weigh 260 lbs or run a 4.5 second 40-yard dash. I had to hone my knowledge of the game, focus on being a great tackler, and continually work to perfect my technique to evolve into an NFL starter. Likewise, investors with different paychecks, risk preferences, liquidity needs, or even amounts of free time will find that a unique approach may be best for them.
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