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The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
CITY: Crystal Lake
The Second City Hits Home
Come out for a night of laughter as The Second City takes on all the news that's fit to twist. The biggest headlines! The hot-button issues! All served up with a side of that famous Chicago-style improv. Don't miss this chance to see the superstars of tomorrow live on stage now!
CITY: Grayslake
The Shanty
The Shanty located in Wadsworth is a place that once discovered, you always go back. With its comfortable rustic atmosphere and friendly service, this truly is the place where quality food meets a fair price. With a great staff that makes patrons feel right at home, it may be the only restaurant in the area where the customers run the show.
CITY: Wadsworth
The Sklar Brothers at the Genesee Theatre
Randy and Jason Sklar began as one zygote but eventually took Hollywood by storm. As stand-up comedians, they recorded their second half hour Comedy Central presents in November 2009 and it premiered in March of 2010. The Onion A.V Club named the Sklar Brothers' latest comedy CD Henderson and Daughters in their Top 10 Comedy albums of 2011.
CITY: Waukegan
The Streets of Woodfield
A lifestyle and entertainment center offering streetside shopping and dining in a suburban setting. A vibrant shopping alternative including Carson Pirie Scott, AMC-Loews Theater, GameWorks, Laugh Out Loud Improve Theater, and some of Chicago's top restaurants. Store, restaurant, and theater hours vary.
CITY: Schaumburg
The Tempel Lipizzans
Home of the famous Lipizzan stallions known for their beauty, strength and intelligence. The beautiful rolling hills of Tempel Farms have been home to the Tempel Lipizzan for more than 50 years. For the past 27 years, the farm setting has been backdrop for the 90-minute performances in the tradition of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Performances chronicle the horses' training from the youngest foals to the most highly trained stallions all performing to musical accompaniment. Performances are held on the one Sunday a month July through September and one Saturday night a month July through September. Saturday night performances include a self-guided tour where complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served as the sun sets.
CITY: Wadsworth
The Texan Barbeque
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Tender barbeque sandwiches cooked a variety of ways.
CITY: Algonquin
The Thoughtfulness Shop
We always try to have that special gift you're looking for. We carry Boyds Bears, Dept.56, Harbor Lights, Precious Moments, sports memorabilia, and the list goes on. We are just a fun place to shop. Come visit!
CITY: Woodstock
The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
Enjoy a free concert by the internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America's greatest original art form, jazz. This is a free concert but tickets are required. Contact the Box Office for complete details on the tickets.
CITY: Grayslake
The Village Squire - West Dundee
This English pub-style casual dining restaurant has been part of the Fox Valley since 1974. Family owned and operated featuring nightly live music and a unique atmosphere.
CITY: West Dundee
The Village Tavern of Long Grove
The Village Tavern has been in continuous operation since 1849. This family-owned restaurant, in classic road house style, has been a favorite "watering hole" for generations. A spacious dining room and antique bar area preserve the establishment's rustic authenticity. Especially popular is the massive 35-foot mahogany bar, which survived Chicago's "Great McCormick Place Fire" in the 1960's. The warm and friendly "pub" atmosphere of this classic restaurant attracts locals and tourists alike. There is live entertainment six nights a week. Known for our great steaks, 1/2 lb. Angus beef hamburgers, hearty sandwiches, and fish fry.
CITY: Long Grove
The Village Vintner Winery
The Village Vintner Winery, a fully functional winery, is located in the heart of Carpentersville, Illinois. Come in, relax, and enjoy individually handcrafted award winning wines in the winery's distinctive atmosphere. They offer tastings daily of up to eight wines. Learn about different wines, food pairings or simply sample our blends of outstanding varietals. Their wine experts can help you select just the right wine for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner learning about wine, or an expert who enjoys wines from around the world, you'll find our winery the perfect place to explore new tastes and create your own personal vintage.
CITY: Carpentersville
The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
The Vine first started out as a small tapas bar and within two years had expanded their bar and restaurant into a full operation that continues to focus on using fresh and local ingredients and features over 75 cocktails. Everything, from food to drinks, is made in-house and prepared to order. We hope you enjoy your time at The Vine as much as we enjoy having you here.
CITY: Grayslake
Three Oaks Lodge
Located inside the Holiday Inn hotel with fabulous views of the water, serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. This is a casual dining experience featuring American cuisine, Friday night fish frys, Sunday champagne brunch and other specials.
CITY: Crystal Lake
ThunderHawk Golf Club
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.
CITY: Beach Park
Tilted Kilt - Schaumburg
Tilted Kilt has a mouthwatering menu full of pub fare, shows major sporting events year-round and a has a festive atmosphere.
CITY: Schaumburg
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Full service restaurant/bar open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Famous for our award-winning wings, burgers, fish and chips, 19 beers on tap, Guinness black list and much more! 24 high definition flat screens LCDs to watch the game, live entertainment, Karaoke Wednesdays, and kids eat free Tuesdays with a balloon artist!
CITY: Gurnee
Tir Na Nog Estate
Unique rental property, for Weddings, Corporate and Family Reunions. The house accommodates 26 people and 80 acres has 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and Tent for up to 200 people.
CITY: Lake Villa
Tokio Pub
Tokio Pub blends the eclectic flavors of Japanese and American Pub cuisine, served in a richly-hued dining room with lively music, friendly service & a fun atmosphere.The flavors of Japan, Latin America and the U S of A are combined to create a unique pub menu. Try specialty Sushi, Tacos & our Signature Hot Rock. Don't forget to indulge in the House-made Ramen Noodle Bowls or Tokio Pub's famous Ramen Burger.
CITY: Schaumburg
Tom's Vegetable Market
Seasonal - April through December. Garden center featuring baskets, fresh produce, bakery and gift shop, and a fall festival.
CITY: Huntley
Tore & Lukes
Tore & Lukes is proudly family owned and operated by Tore Gagliano for over 33 years. Our specialties are Italian Beef, Chicago style Vienna hot dogs, calabrese style pizza, italian sausage, hamburgers, and our famous big bag of fries! We have an extensive menu for lunch and dinner for dining in or out.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Toscana Restaurant
Toscana offers a little taste of Europe and brings the good sentimental feelings together with its cozy, inviting and yet sophisticated atmosphere. Our professional and caring staff is truly dedicated to serve your needs. We proudly present our fine signature dishes, tasted and modified to perfection.
CITY: Arlington Heights
9 - 10
Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder events are hardcore obstacle courses designed to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, over one million inspiring participants worldwide to date, and more than $5 million raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world. But Tough Mudder is more than an event; it's a way of thinking. By running a Tough Mudder challenge, you'll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time and discover camaraderie with your fellow participants that's experienced all too rarely these days.
CITY: Richmond
Towneplace Suites - Dundee
Hotel amenities include fully equipped kitchens, large work spaces with 2 phone lines, personalized voicemail, on-site business services, and more.
CITY: West Dundee
Trackside at Arlington Park
Off-track betting. First-class dining with year-round entertainment. Private dining.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Trackside Waukegan
Trackside Waukegan offers a casual, comfortable setting to wager on horse racing from around the world, broadcast on 250 television monitors. Watch and bet on races in the Finish Line Restaurant and Lounge, Grandstand Bar, Teletheater or Backstretch Deli.
CITY: Waukegan
Trickster Gallery
Native American Art Gallery. Movies and music performed to enrich the public on Native American culture.
CITY: Schaumburg
Turkey Testicle Festival
It's a great night as you don't have to bring a dish to pass or talk to relatives. If you have never tried a turkey testicle, this is your chance! No need to worry about the weather the festival is held under one huge heated tent, with plenty of portable potties available. The bar is open but the number of people allowed inside at any one time is limited, as it can become pretty packed. There will also be hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale to remember the night. "So grab a friend that's never been, enjoy a cold brew, great music, and hot nuts!" This is a 21 and older event only so bring your ID. Hope to see you there.
CITY: Huntley
Turnberry Country Club
This private member-owned golf club features an 18-hole course, along with a swimming pool and tennis courts.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Uncle Buck - New Trier High School, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield
n this sweet comedy, irresponsible Uncle Buck is left to baby-sit his rebellious niece and her two siblings when their parents leave to visit a sick relative. The movie was filmed in several towns along the North Shore. Sites include New Trier High School in Winnetka, one of the most prestigious high schools in the Chicago area.
CITY: Northfield
Under the Streetlamp at the Genesee Theatre
The dreamy voices of these four lead singers are poised to bring the repertoire of The American Radio Songbook of the '50's, '60's and 70's to a whole new audience! Individually, all four have been featured on Broadway, in film, and on television showcased on The Tonight Show, Emmy Awards and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Their repertoire features doo-wop, old time rock 'n' roll, Motown-era soul classics and exquisite harmonies, including all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons and many more.
CITY: Waukegan
Uno Chicago Bar and Grill
Welcome to the restaurant that developed deep dish pizza! Uno's continues to be about amazing flavor and wonderful menus that have the right balance between indulgent treats and delicious and nutritious choices.
CITY: Gurnee
Uno Chicago Grill
Chicago Style deep dish pizza is just the beginning. Try the steaks, salads, burgers and more!
CITY: Schaumburg
UNO Pizzeria and Grill
UNO still makes their deep dish pizza fresh, from scratch every day. With the times, Uno® is adjusting its menu to how people want to live their lives. It will always be about amazing flavor and wonderful menus that have the right balance between indulgent treats and delicious and nutritious choices. Every guest can enjoy Uno® in a way that fits their mood and lifestyle.
CITY: Schaumburg
USML Conference Center
Situated on 900 acres of wooded land, the Conference Center at the University of St. Mary provides meeting space for groups from 3 to 300.
CITY: Mundelein
Valentino Vineyards & Winery
You don't have to take a trip to California to see a beautiful vineyard. Taste award winning wines, tour the vineyard, group and private events with food and wine, weddings, corporate events and more.
CITY: Long Grove
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY: Vernon Hills
16 - 19
Vernon Hills Summer Celebration 2015
Join us for 4 days of food, fun, carnival rides and free entertainment and a huge beer tent. There will also be children's activities, bingo, live bands every night and fireworks on Thursday. Friday night enjoy Modern Day Romeos and Mike & Joe. Saturday Bella Cain and headliner Lonestar will perform along with a car show from 9am-2pm. Sunday enjoy a bags tourny and the music of Kaleidoscope Eyes. Please visit the website for updated entertainment schedule. Bring a blanket but leave the coolers home; no alcohol can be brought into the park.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Victorian Rose Garden B&B for Romantic Getaways, recreation or the Business Traveler. Only 45 miles from downtown Chicago, our quiet location in Algonquins 1835 historic district lends itself to many nearby leisure activities. Take a stroll in Towne Park or on the Fox River/Prairie Bicycle Trail, walk to several excellent restaurants, or just relax on the porch swing.
CITY: Algonquin
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
CITY: Algonquin
Vigneto del Bino Winery
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in "Wines grown from local Vines". The winery sits on one acre of a 10 acre property surrounded by 2,300 grapevines. Vigneto del Bino specializes in producing unique wines from grapevines that grow here in Illinois. The winery building encompasses the manufacturing of the wines, a tasting room and gift shop. Relax and shop for gift items; while sampling our crisp and refreshing wine selection.
CITY: Antioch
Village Inn Pizzeria Glenview
The best pizza on the North Shore is now available in Glenview. Carry-out, delivery and dine-in available. B.Y.O.B
CITY: Northbrook
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
CITY: Grayslake
Village Tavern and Grill
Village Tavern & Grill, located in Schaumburg, IL, is the original neighborhood eatery and home of the "World Famous" Chicken Fingers. Opened in 1993 VTG has established itself as a premier dining spot for lunch and dinner in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. We pride ourselves in serving our guests quality food, with huge portions at affordable prices in a casual laid back atmosphere with fast friendly service.
CITY: Schaumburg
Viper Alley
Viper Alley is the hottest private event venue. With only booking one event at a time, guests receive 100% of the staff's time and attention. If unique is your preference Viper Alley's industrial-chic atmosphere and vibe will exceed all expectations. The Chef's beautifully-prepared and delicious cuisine includes everything from appetizers and gourmet pizzas to beef tenderloin. Viper Alley can meet any A/V need with our state-of-the-art, concert quality equipment, including 20 LCD screens. Add value by choosing Viper Alley that offers complimentary boutique bowling, a stage, entertainment coordination (if desired), parking, security, furniture and linen.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Volo Antique Malls and Mercantile Mall
Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum. The site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls; 3 malls selling antiques, a mall selling unique collectibles, gifts, vintage, home decor and lots more. Plus, all new furniture mall with everything for every room of the house. Over 400 dealer shops in one location offering a breathtaking variety from which to choose.
CITY: Volo
Volo Auto Museum
The most under priced attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like battle scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy great food in a Betty Boop themed diner and more. All in one location!
CITY: Volo
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.
CITY: Ingleside
Von Bergens Country Market
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
CITY: Hebron
Von Bergen's Country Market
Our farm market features a large variety of farm fresh family grown vegetables. Our sweet corn is picked fresh every morning when its the sweetest. Tomatoes, green beans, pickling cucumbers, broccoli, zucchini and other summer squash, a variety of specialty peppers are among the fresh vegetables we grow here on our farm. If fruit is what you are looking for, you will find our homegrown muskmelon, honeydew and watermelon delicious. We also carry Michigan peaches, pears, nectarines and other in season fruit from the Midwest. We are a working family operated farm. We want you to have a day on the farm experience when you stop by during the summer or the fall. Our tractor/sand box play areas are available all during the season. Our own animals are always here for you to visit, but we do bring in more during the fall season. In the fall we have our family grown pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, Indian corn and other specialty decorations. Of course we will still have the fall veggies, squash and more, plus the continuing of the summer treats! KNOW YOUR FOOD! KNOW YOUR FARMER!
CITY: Hebron
Wakan Cove Bed & Breakfast
A romantic, rustic, waterfront B&B. Lakeview breakfasts and sunsets, a swimming pool, wildlife, and watersports produce an atmosphere of a small resort. Full breakfast.
CITY: Wauconda
Walker Brothers Pancake House
Walker Bros. has been proudly serving the North Suburbs of Chicago for more than 50 years! We pride ourselves on serving you the very best, from our famous Apple Pancake to our thick sliced Bacon and our freshly squeezed Orange Juice.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens
We specialize in retail sales of native heirloom vegetables and plants. Native Prairie plants, heirloom roses and peonies, annuals and perennials, and more. Seasonal operation open from May through October.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Walnut Greens Golf
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
CITY: Schaumburg
The Water Works is an indoor water park located in the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation center. It features three water slides, rapid water channel, water playground, diving pool, lap pool, gradual beachlike entry pool, whirlpool, family changing room and a nursery.
CITY: Schaumburg
Oct 8
Wauconda Farmer's Market
Come out, take a stroll and shop for fresh produce, flowers, herbs, spices, baked goods, and a myriad of other products. Also enjoy live entertainment including local musicians, a pet parade, a scarecrow building contest and comprise the market. Please visit the website for more information.
CITY: Wauconda
Waukegan Charter Boat Fishing
Eight experienced fishing charter boat captains offering World Class Salmon, Trout and Perch fishing April into November. The Waukegan Charter Boat Association is the oldest and largest charter boat fleet on Lake Michigan. Experience Coho Salmon, Chinook ( King ) Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout fishing on the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan, Illinois.
CITY: Waukegan
Waukegan Main Street
Representing a variety of downtown restaurants, an array of shops and services and entertainment. Stroll downtown and enjoy shopping the unique stores, visiting the art galleries, eating at one of the many restaurants and end the day with a show at the famous Genesee Theatre, the new Clockwise Theatre or enjoy live entertainment at one of the downtown eateries. Join the fun at one of the many events throughout the year, including the monthly ArtWauk. Waukegan has something for everyone.
CITY: Waukegan
Waukegan Sports Park
The top sports complex in Northern Illinois which features 14 outdoor soccer fields including a lighted synthetic turf Championship Field and 4 softball diamonds with lights. A perfect place to host tournaments and events.
CITY: Waukegan
Weber Grill of Wheeling
There's an American History here, one you can feel, enjoy and most importantly, taste. Sparked by the invention of the Weber kettle in 1952 and fueled by a desire for great grilled food, this expertise is recreated everyday.
CITY: Wheeling
Weber Grill Restaurant
Sit next to the open kitchen and watch our chefs prepare your meal on authentic Weber charcoal kettles. Relax in our elegant dining areas to enjoy grilled appetizers, burgers, steaks, chicken, and fish.
CITY: Schaumburg
Weird Science - Central St., Highland Park
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Highland Park
Weird Science - Northbrook Court, 2290 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Northbrook
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY: Crystal Lake
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
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
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY: Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Whisper Creek Golf Course
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
CITY: Huntley
White Chocolate Restaurant and Bar
Created by the makers of White Chocolate Grill, White Chocolate is an American restaurant with modern approachability. "White Chocolate" offers a menu that meets the flight to quality the American dining public is seeking in a comfortable setting with friendly, consistently attentive service. A focused menu offers hardwood grilled favorites like Award-Winning Citrus-Soy Salmon and Tender BBQ Ribs. A full bar with eight televisions and plenty of seating, an offering of a dozen wines by the glass, craft beers and (of course) the finest selection of American Bourbons and Whiskeys make White Chocolate a neighborhood destination. Stop in for a drink, have a great dinner or make it a quick lunch. At White Chocolate we are eager to serve you.
CITY: Schaumburg
White Deer Run Golf Club
Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Whole Foods
The world's leading natural and organic food supermarket and Americas first national certified organic grocer. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness. Each store features a bakery, prepared foods section, specialty section that includes beer, wine, cheese and candy, butcher and more.
CITY: Northbrook
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wickham Interiors, Inc
A distinctive retail store offering quality decorating accessories, fine furniture and unique gifts. Its retail showroom boutique is the ideal place to discover exciting ideas for your home or business. Located in a 1912 theatre building.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Wild Bull Bar & Grill
Come to Wild Bull Bar and Grill to watch a game on one of our two 12' screens or 15 HD plasma TVs. Enjoy our delicious food and drink specials while using our free Wi-Fi, or, while enjoying free weekly entertainment.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wildberry specializes in gourmet breakfasts, fresh-baked breads, panini sandwiches and much more. Our well-trained staff is devoted to you and always ready to help you out with anything you might need.
CITY: Libertyville
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
Our signature dishes include the filet medallion trio, macadamia nut crusted halibut, wildfire chopped salad, horseradish crusted filet mignon, roasted prime rib of beef, and cedar planked salmon. In addition, we offer a variety of fresh salads and sandwiches.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wildfish Sushi
WILDFISH is Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, Wildfish delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese dining by fusing traditional and urban cultures. Wildfish has been known to be a hidden gem as it is tucked away in the corner of downtown Arlington Heights.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Wildlife Discovery Center
The Wildlife Discovery Center is a special place offering programs for people of all ages who have an interest in wildlife and their habitat. Children's classes, adult programs, and school field trips focus on wildlife conservation, field biology, and ecology. The Center also offers self-guided nature hikes, workshops, eco-based summer camps, wildlife ecology trips, group presentations, traveling animal exhibits and exciting volunteer opportunities. You can visit eye-to-eye with over 150 animals including a bobcat, raptors, Kookaburras, and an assortment of venomous and non-venomous reptiles like crocodilians, snakes, turtles and tortoises. The Wildlife Discovery Center is home to one of the largest public exhibits of rattlesnakes in North America, including four species that are native to Illinois. Indoor exhibits hours are Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The outdoor exhibits and walking trails are open year round.
CITY: Lake Forest
Willow Glen Golf Club
The Willow Glen Golf Club is home to a picturesque 18-hole layout that provides an enjoyable challenge for all skill levels. The new clubhouse is home to Buckley's Restaurant and Pub making Willow Glen one of the finest golf and dining experiences on the North Shore. Open to the public!
CITY: Great Lakes
Wine & Roses Restaurant
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
CITY: Algonquin
Wingate By Wyndham Arlington Heights
Complimentary continental hot breakfast, free airport and local shuttle (Monday through Friday), whirlpool, exercise room, guest laundry, Jacuzzi suites, and meeting rooms available. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. 5 miles from Schaumburg Convention Center. Easy access to I-90. Minutes away from O'Hare Airport. Only 3 miles from Woodfield Mall. Complimentary Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg/Convention Center
Guests will enjoy spacious, newly updated guest rooms with 32" plasma TVs, alarm clocks with iPod docking, free high-speed Internet access and complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet. Guests will have use of our Jacuzzi and workout room and have access to our 24-hour business center. Meeting rooms are available. Enjoy drinks and snacks at our complimentary Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday evening.
CITY: Schaumburg
Wingate Inn by Wyndham
Offering 108 rooms and suites, coffeemaker, iron & board, 2-line cordless phone with dataport conference call and voicemail. Enjoy the fitness center, whirlpool and breakfast bar.
CITY: Prospect Heights
12 - 13
Wings Over Waukegan Air Show
The Annual Waukegan Air Show, Wings Over Waukegan, is a great time for the whole family and has been extended to a 2-day show. Enjoy the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team, F-18 Hornet, USN Static Aircraft Displays, Classic Warbirds, Jet Bus and Military Aircraft as they soar through the sky performing exciting stunts and procedures. There will also be food and refreshment booths. Gates open at 9:30am and show begins at noon.
CITY: Waukegan
Woodfield Mall
One of Illinois' top tourist destination, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Sears, and JC Penney. Woodfield has nearly 300 stores, restaurants, and specialty shops all under one roof.
CITY: Schaumburg
Woodstock Harley Davidson
The Midwest Superstore, Woodstock Harley Davidson, where you can purchase as well as rent one of their new Harley-Davidsons for the day, week, or special events. Everything from street rods to V-rods. Many special events to enjoy too.
CITY: Woodstock
Woodstock Opera House
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I am so done with this church!!! *Update: Things are worse than ever* :(
I'm so sorry for your family having to go through something like that and losing your in-laws but your doing a good job!!
Wow. So glad I'm an atheist. Sad that kind of ignorance is still rampant in our world.
This is so crazy to me im Mormon and i have left the church a couple of times and have never ever been told any of that! thats very odd but its different everywhere i loved my bishop and everyone was very respectful and understanding to why i was embarresed to come back to church after haveing my daughter im so sorry all that has happened!
It will get better.
When I was 7 years old, my family left a church. They were actually kicked out because my father went to the pastor with questions about some of the beliefs. A list of 3 questions got him kicked out. There was a lot of pressure put on my mother to continue going to church with us children, and she refused.
At that point, the church children (small town, small school) turned on my sister and I. The principal called my mother one day. I was hysterical after being chased around the playground by the church kids who were chanting that my dad was going to hell. Things went from bad to worse.
We went on vacation to California. We got back home about midnight, and my parents just packed up the camper with more stuff and moved to a different town. They called my grandmother up (she answered only because that was before caller ID) and told her that we had moved.
It was 2 years before we saw or heard from my grandmother and aunts again. It was another 2 years after that that they finally stayed the night when they came to visit us in the new town. It was another 8 years before my parents brought us to church again.
It wasn't easy, and I won't say that time heals all wounds. But, there is a chance that given time they will start to capitulate and want to see their grandchildren again.
This is what my aunt (who also left the church my father was kicked out of) calls spiritual abuse. They (the church) are showing their true colors and using emotional abuse to try to get your children to rebel against you and go back to church. It puts your entire family in a very unhealthy position.
I am very sorry, but please know that I have been there, and I understand. Your children will be all right. This will hurt them, but they will be ok. You may need to explain to them about spiritual abuse and its efforts at manipulation and control. It may help them if you explain that their grandparents are being manipulated and controlled by the church. She will realize what she has missed out on eventually, but it will take a while.
Maybe you could start a scrapbook or album to catch them up on what has happened in your children's lives in the meantime while they were severed due to the church. That will help your children realize that this decision is completely on their grandparents and they won't cast blame on you.
Once again, I am sorry. Due to my own experiences, I hate seeing families torn apart by a church.
* disclaimer * I do NOT have any knowledge regarding the Mormon faith other than this post. so please no backlash, because I'm not trying to bash that faith. To each his own....
That being said,
What this post describes seems like a friggin cult! Good choice getting your daughter out of there, because I would be LIVID if someone asked my daughter those questions!
I don't really ever talk about this but..
I grew up Mormon. Church was not an option when I was a kid. We HAD to go to church on Sunday and to our activities. If we didn't we would be grounded. I hated it... The people were so fake and the leaders never liked me because I would ask questions and say my opinions.
I lived in the same house my whole life so I knew the Bishop my whole life but I HATED going to Bishop appointments because they were SOOOO uncomfortable. He asked pretty personal questions and I hated it... I swear it got worse as I got older too.
I finally made up my mind to leave the church when I was 17 and a Sr. in high school. I was raped and went to my Bishop because I was lost and needed to talk to someone. He told me girls like me ask for it and I needed to repent! That upset me even more... I had known this man my whole life and he tells me that!?
My parents would not let me stop going to church because I lived under their roof so I had to follow their rules. I turned 18 after I graduated, met my Hubby and moved out. I haven't been to church since and I will never go back...
Quoting Anonymous:My daughter was not excommunicated. She resigned her membership.
Quoting Momof5kids84:
Excommunication does not mean that you can't come back during life or after.
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That's fucked up. I'm sure not every bishop or ward is like that but Mormons dropping all contact with someone who leaves their church is not uncommon. They also believe that outer darkness bullshit. You can go to heaven and accept Mormonism after death but if you leave during life you are screwed. That sucks about his parents.


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US 4894338 A Abstract The full length DNA sequence encoding the mature cellobiohydrolase II(CHBII), as well as the DNA sequence encoding the CBHII signal sequence, have been isolated and cloned from the fungus Trichoderma reesei. Recombinant vectors comprising these sequences, and yeast hosts transformed with such vectors are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for constructing the vectors and hosts according to the invention, as well as methods for expressing the disclosed sequences. CBHII is involved in hydrolysis of cellulose.
Claims(13) 1. A substantially pure DNA sequence or its single or multiple base substitutions, deletions, insertions or inversions, encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the mature cellobiohydrolase II protein amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 5, or a portion thereof having cellobiohydrolase II activity.
2. The DNA sequence of claim 1, additionally comprising a DNA. sequence encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence shown in FIG. 5, or a portion thereof having cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence activity.
3. A substantially pure DNA sequence comprising the cDNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the mature cellobiohydrolase II protein amino acid sequence, or a portion thereof which encodes an amino acid sequence having cellobiohydrolase II activity.
4. The DNA sequence of claim 3, additionally comprising the cDNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 which encodes an amino acid sequence comprising the cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence, or a portion thereof which encodes an amino acid sequence having cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence activity.
5. The DNA sequence of claim 3, wherein said cDNA is a cDNA copy of Trichoderma reesei mRNA encoding cellobiohydrolase II.
6. The DNA sequence of claim 4, wherein said cDNA sequence shown in FIG. 5 which encodes an amino acid sequence comprising the cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence, is a cDNA copy of Trichoderma reesei mRNA encoding the cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence.
7. A substantially pure DNA sequence encoding an amino acid sequence comprising the cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence shown in FIG. 5, or a portion thereof having cellobiohydrolase II signal sequence activity.
8. A recombinant DNA vector comprising the DNA sequence of any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
9. A yeast host transformed with the vector of claim 8.
10. The yeast host of claim 9, wherein said host is of the genus Saccharomyces.
11. The yeast host of claim 10, wherein said Saccharomyces host is S. cerevisiae.
12. A method for constructing a recombinant DNA vector, comprising ligating into a suitable plasmid or phage the DNA sequence of any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
13. A method for DNA expression, comprising transforming a yeast host with a recombinant DNA vector comprising the DNA sequence of any of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, and culturing said host under conditions wherein said DNA sequence is transcribed and translated.
Description Three different classes of enzymatic activity have been shown to be required for the complete hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose. The two major activities involved in cellulose solubilization are endoglucanase (EC 220.127.116.11) and cellobiohydrolase (EC 220.127.116.11) (1, 2). For the production of glucose a third type of activity, cellobiase or β-glucosidase (EC 220.127.116.11) is also required. The precise manner in which these three different classes of enzyme interact to bring about the complete hydrolysis of cellulose is not yet clear. Same filamentous fungi produce a number of different isoenzymes of each class of cellulolytic enzyme which apparently interact synergistically in hydrolysis (3, 4, 5, 6). Trichoderma has been shown to produce at least two immunologically distinct cellobiohydrolases CBH I and CBH II, at least 2 endoglucanases, ENDO II and ENDO III, and a β-glucosidase. While enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose proceeds most rapidly in the presence of all these enzymes, CBH I alone is able to degrade crystalline cellulose to glucose and cellobiose (7, 8, 9). Two groups have reported the molecular cloning of the T. reesei gene for CBH I and the complete sequence of this gene is known (10, 11). Yeast is an important industrial organism and is used for brewing, wine making, baking, ethanol production, single cell protein production and more recently for the production of pharmaceuticals such as interferon, growth hormone and Hepatitis B virus antigen. Yeast do not produce enzymes that degrade cellulose. The development of yeast strains able to hydrolyse cellulose would make possible improvements in existing processes where cellulose or glucans are present in the raw material used. As important would be the possibility of developing new processes not currently possible. In filtration and clarification of beer high molecular weight β-glucans originating from barley grain cause problems. In the brewing industry microbial β-glucanases are used to remove these β-glucans. If the yeast used in the production of beer were able to produce endoglucanases, the filterability of beer would significantly be improved and the cost of filtering would decrease. By transferring individual fungal cellulase genes to yeast it is possible to produce yeast strains that produce only one cellulase enzyme. Such yeast strains would produce enzymes for use in, for example the pulp and paper industry. Cellulose used in paper making could be swelled by pretreating with one cellulase enzyme, which would bring about swelling without excessive hydrolysis of cellulose. There are two ways in which a foreign gene can be expressed in yeast. The simplest is to join the whole gene from the chromosome of the donor organism to a yeast vector and transform a yeast cell. If the yeast genetic system recognizes the appropriate sequences in the transferred gene the gene will be expressed. However, in practice this is rare and depends at least in part on the genetic distance between the donor organism and the yeast. For example, of the five genes from Aspergillus niger tested in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, only one of these was found to express (12). Therefore it cannot be assumed that heterologous genes will automatically be expressed in yeast. The second method of obtaining expression of genes in yeast is by connecting either the chromosomal gene or a cDNA copy of the messenger RNA coding for the desired gene to a yeast promotor sequence. In this way, human eukaryote interferon (13), hepatitis B virus surface antigen (14), bovine rennin (15), and mouse α-amylase (16) have all been expressed in yeast. These and other studies show that while expression of the cDNA or gene is always obtained, the amount and cellular location of the product is very difficult to predict in the absence of experimentation. Montenecourt (1) outlined a number of possible cloning strategies for cloning cellulase genes from T. reesei but did not describe the methods to be used to achieve the goal. In accordance with this invention described are yeast strains capable of producing cellulolytic enzymes, methods for construction of these strains, recombinant DNA vectors needed in the construction of these strains, methods used in the construction of these vectors, and cDNA copies of cellulolytic enzymes coding genes. Chromosomal genes coding for three different cellulases, CBH I, CBH II and ENDO II were isolated from a λ phage gene library of T. reesei by differential hybridisation. Fragments of these genes were used to isolate full length cDNAs from a T. reesei cDNA library. cDNAs for the three cellulases CBH I, CBH II and ENDO II and the CBH I gene were transferred to suitable 2 μyeast plasmids. When used to transform suitable yeast strains, they directed the expression and secretion of the respective cellulase enzyme. The cellulases produced by the yeast were shown to have similar activities to the native fungal enzyme. A cellulolytic yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae VTT-RC-84001 produced in accordance with the present invention has been deposited in the National Collection of Yeast Cultures, Norwich, United Kingdom, under the deposit number NCYC No. R 128 since Apr. 6, 1984. The present invention is described below in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows the restriction map of T. reesei cellobiohydrolase I (CBH I) chromosomal gene. The coding region is marked with thickened line. FIG. 2 shows the restriction map of T. reesei cellobiohydrolase II (CBH II) chromosomal gene. The coding region is marked with thickened line. FIG. 3 shows the restriction map of T. reesei endoglucanase II (ENDO II) chromosomal gene. The coding region is marked with thickened line. FIG. 4 shows the construction of plasmid YEpNPO3 for expression of a chromosomal copy of CBH I gene from T. reesei in yeast. FIG. 5 shows the cDNA sequence of the CBH II gene of T. reesei from plasmid pTTO9. FIG. 6 shows the cDNA sequence of the ENDO II gene of T. reesei from plasmid pTT11. The positions of introns found in chromosomal copy of rhe gene are marked with arrow (↓). FIG. 7 shows the construction of plasmid pMP11 for expression of T. reesei CBH I in yeast. FIG. 8 shows the construction of plasmid pMP29 for expression of T. reesei CBH II in yeast. FIG. 9 shows the construction of plasmid pMP311 for expression of T. reesei ENDO II in yeast. FIG. 10 shows the enzyme activity of CBH I produced by the yeast strain VTT-RC-84001. The definitions used in this detailed description are as defined in the Gilbert and Talmadge U.S. Pat. No. 4,338,397. Bacterial and fungal strains, plasmids, and phage. T. reesei strain VTT-D-80133, a mutant strain with improved production of cellulolytic enzymes derived from QM 9414 (17) after several successive mutation steps (18), was used for isolation of the genes from cellobiohydrolase I (CBH I), cellobiohydrolase II (CBH II) and endoglucanase II (ENDO II). Escherichia coli strains Q358 and Q359 and the phage λ 1059, used in the construction of the T. reesei gene bank were provided by Dr. J. Karn (19). E. coli HB 101 was used as a host in 5 transformation with the plasmid pBR 322. E. coli JM 101 and the phage M 13 mp 7 (20) and the plasmids pUC 8 and pUC 9 (21), used in the dideoxy sequencing, were from the laboratory of F. Sanger. Yeast strains used were Saccharomyces cerevisiae OLl (Mata leu 2-3 leu 2-112 his 3-11 his 3-15 ura 3-251 ura 3-373) (22) and S. cerevisiae MT302-lc (Mata arg 5-6 leu 2-3 leu 2-112 his 3-11 his 3-15 pep 4-3 ade 1) (23). A 12 kb cosmid p3030 obtained from Barbara Hohn, which replicates both in E. coli and in yeast was used as vector for transferring the chromosomal copy of CBH I to yeast. Cosmid p3030 contains genes for ampicillin and tetracycline resistance in E. coli and the his3 gene for selection in yeast. The vector contains a cos site which enables it to be packaged into infective λ phage particles in vitro and the yeast 2 μ EcoD fragment. Yeast expression vector containing the phosphoglycerokinase (PGK) gene promoter was used for expression of the cDNA copies of cellulase genes in yeast (23). Enzymes. Restriction enzymes were purchased from Amershain (UK), Boehringer Mannheim (FDR) and Bethesda Research Laboratories (Gaithersburg, Md.) and used according to the manufacturers. instructions. T4 ligase and the DNA polymerase I large subunit were from Biolabs and the calf intestine phosphatase from Boehringer Mannheim. Reverse transcriptase was from Dr. J. W. Beard (Life Sciences Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.). Protoplasting enzyme, Zymolyase 60000 was obtained from Kirin Brewery Co., Japan. Klenow fragment of E. coli polymerase I was from Boehringer Mannheim. General growth media. E. coli HB1O1 was grown in L-broth. Transformants were selected on L-plates supplemented with 1.5% agar and containing 100 μg/ml ampicillin. The concentration of tetracycline added to L-plates was 10 μg/ml. Complete medium YPG for growth of yeast contained 1% yeast extract, 2% peptone, and 2% glucose. Yeast minimal medium, YMB, contained 0.67% yeast nitrogen base (Difco, Detroit, USA) and 2% sugar (lactose, cellobiose, starch or glucose). The final concentration of amino acids added was as described (24). The solidifying agent on yeast plates was 2% agar (Difco Bacto Agar). In yeast protoplast plating medium 1.2M sorbitol was added as an osmotic stabilizer. The top agar used in plating the yeast protoplasts for regeneration was prepared as minimal medium but using 3% purified agar (Difco) as a solidifying agent. All methods unless otherwise specified are as described in Maniatis et al. 1982 (25). Polyadenylated (polyA+) messenger RNA isolated from T. reesei mycelia actively producing cellulases directs in the in vitro synthesis--in a rabbit reticulocyte lysate--of a number of large polypeptides that are precipitated by antibody prepared against purified cellulolytic enzymes. Messenger RNA isolated from repressed glucose grown mycelia does not direct the synthesis of these cellulase-specific polypeptides. This difference between induced and repressed populations was used to identify a collection of hybrid λ phages containing T. reesei genes strongly expressed during production of cellulolytic enzymes. For the isolation of cellulase-specific, induced mRNAs T. reesei (strain VTT-D-80133) was grown as described by Bailey and Nevalainen (26) except that the medium contained 2% lactose 2% of a soluble extract of distillers spent grain. Samples taken during cultivation were assayed for activity against dyed Avicel, hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) and for soluble protein (26). Estimation of reducing sugars was by the method of Sumner (27). Cellular RNA from mycelia was isolated by a modification of the method of Ohi and Short (28). The frozen mycelia was ground to a fine powder under liquid nitrogen and suspended in a buffer containing 20 mM Tris-HCl (pH 7.6), 0.1M NH 1 mM Mg (OAc) , 10 mM Na-iodoacetate, 0.5 mg/ml polyvinylsulfate and 2% Na-dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Following incubation at 37� C. for 30 minutes, insoluble material was removed by centrifugation at 13000 g for 10 minutes. The poly(A)+ fraction was purified by chromatography through an oligo(dT) cellulose column (Bethesda Research Laboratories (29) and in vitro translation was carried out with a rabbit reticulocyte lysate using 35 S-methionine (Amersham International Ltd) (30). Immunoprecipitation was carried out according to Dobberstein (31) using antiserum prepared against purified CBH I, CBH II or ENDO II, or with the corresponding preimmune serum. Table 1 shows the molecular weights of proteins precipitated by antiserum against specific cellulases analysed on 7.5-15% SDS polyacrylamide gels (32). TABLE 1______________________________________Antiserum In vivo In vitro______________________________________CBH I 71 000 67 000CBH II 63 000 48 000ENDO II 62 000 53 000______________________________________ The construction of the T. reesei gene bank was carried out as follows. Conidia of Trichoderma reesei were germinated in a liquid medium containing 1.5% KH PO , 0.5% (NH ) SO , 0.06% MgSO4.7H2 O, 0.06% CaCl2, 0.15% proteose peptone, 0.03% urea, 2% sucrose and minimal salts. Cultures were incubated with shaking at 29� C. for about 12 h. The isolation of nuclei was carried out using a slightly modified method of Hautala et al. (33). DNA was isolated from a crude nuclear pellet obtained by differential centrifugation of homogenized mycellium. The crude nuclear pellet was treated with SDS-amylase solution (100 mM EDTA pH 8.0, 140 mM NaCl, 1% Nadecylsulfate and 3.3% α-amylase obtained from Merck, Darmstadt, FRG) for 1 h at 37� C. Proteinase K (final concentration 0.8% w/v) was then added and incubation was continued for 2 h at 37� C. with gentle shaking. After incubation, cell debris was removed by centrifugation and DNA was precipitated from the supernatant with ethanol. The DNA was then purified by CsCl centrifugation. The chromosomal DNA from T. reesei was partially digested with MoI and sized by sucrose density gradient centrifugation. Fifteen-20 kb fragments were ligated to Bam HI-cleaved λ 1050 DNA. In vitro packaging of the recombinant molecules was carried out using packaging extracts prepared by the method of Hohn as described by Maniatis et al. (25). Recombinant phages were transferred from the agar to nitrocellulose filters (Schleicher & Schull, BA 85) as described by Benton and Davis (34). cDNAs made from induced mRNA (described earlier) and from mRNA isolated from fungus grown in the presence of glucose were used as probes. cDNA first strand synthesis was carried out by the procedure of Efstradiatis et al. (35) but using 10 μCi of 32 pαATP per 50 μl reaction. The in situ plaque hybridization was carried out according to Maniatis et al. (25). Hybridization was detected by autoradiography of the filters on Kodak X-OMAT film. Positive plaques were picked into 1 ml of SM (25) and a drop of chloroform and stored at -4� C. Hybrid phage hybridizing only to cDNA made with induced mRNA containing cellulase coding sequences were purified extensively and retested by hybridization to both probes. A number of different hybrid clones that hybridized strongly to the induced cellulase probe were identified and selected for further analysis. The hybrid phages containing genes induced when the fungus produces cellulases were first grouped according to their restriction enzyme patterns. Then the particular cellulase gene in each group was identified by hybrid selection of messenger RNA. DBM paper was obtained from Schleicher and SchUll (Keene, NH) and activated according to the maker's instructions. Binding of DNA to the activated paper and RNA hybridization and elution was carried out according to Maniatis et al. (25). RNA was translated with a rabbit reticulocyte lysate supplied by Amersham International Ltd. and the proteins produced were labeled with 35 S-methionine. The proteins were analysed by autoradiography on Kodak X-OMAT film after separation on a 7-15% polyacrylamide gradient denaturing gel. The size of the proteins obtained from particular phage by hybrid selection and their cross reaction with specific antiserum is shown in Table 2. TABLE 2______________________________________Hybrid Phage No. 44A W17A W12A______________________________________Mol. weight of major protein 67 000 48 000 53 000produced from hybrid selectedmessageCross reaction of major proteinwith antisera againstCBH I + - -CBH II - + -ENDO II - - +______________________________________ Single and double digests of the clone 44A, were analyzed on 0.6% and 1.5% agarose gels. The fragments were electrophoretically transferred to Gene Screen membranes (New England Nuclear, MA) and hybridized to the induced cDNA probe as instructed by the manufacturer. This procedure permitted the construction of restriction enzyme maps of the three cellulose genes. These restrictions enzyme maps are shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. The nucleotide sequence of the CBH I, CBH II and ENDO II genes was generated by dideoxy sequencing (36) using restriction enzyme fragments or DNA fragments obtained by the "shotgun" procedure (37). The hybrid phage 44A (11) DNA containing the CBH I of Trichoderma reesei hypercellulolytic mutant strain VTT-D-80133, was digested with Pst I to give a mixture of fragments one of which being about 12 kb and containing the entire CBH I gene with its own regulatory sequences. The resulting DNA-fragments were ligated with the yeast cosmid p3030 digested partially with the same enzyme. The yeast strain OLl was transformed to his+ with the DNA-mixture described above. Transformation was carried out essentially as described by Gerbaud et al. (38). Transformed cells were plated on yeast animal medium with leucin and uracil but lacking histidine. The clones were further tested in situ plaque hybridization for the presence of the CBH I gene originated from T. reesei. The presence of an intact CBH I gene in yeast was ensured by isolating total DNA (39) from a transformant colony and digesting it with restriction enzymes Bgl II and Hinc II. DNA was transferred to nitrocellulose filter (40) from agarose gel and hybridized to a M13 probe (41) containing the 0.7 kb Eco RI fragment from CBH I gene. FIG. 4 shows the construction of a hybrid plasmid containing the CBH I gene. A cDNA bank from T. reesei was made from induced mRNA isolated from cells as described earlier. However, after the frozen mycelia had been ground under liquid nitrogen it was suspended in 5 volumes a guanidinium isothiocyanate buffer as described by Maniatis et al. (25). The RNA preparation was then carried out as described (42). cDNA first strand synthesis was carried out according to Maniatis (25) and the second strand was carried out according to Gubler and Hoffmann (43). The double stranded cDNA was then treated with T4 -polymerase to give blunt ends and small cDNAs less than 500 nucleotides long removed by passage through a CL-4B column (Pharmacia). Long cDNAs were then ligated to a Sma I digested and phosphatase treated preparation of pUC 8 vector. The ligation mixture was used to transform E. coli strain JM 105 and the cDNA bank was stored on nitrocellulose filters. Full length cDNAs coding for CBH I, CBH II and ENDO II were isolated from a cDNA bank using specific restriction fragments as probes. For the identification of CBH I, a radioactive Eco RI-Hind III fragment from the 5 end of the chromosomal gene was used to identify long cDNAs. A plasmid pTTOl from a clone containing sequences homologous to this Eco RI-Hind III fragment was further characterized by sequencing of the cDNA ends by double stranded dideoxy sequencing. 1 μg of purified plasmid was denatured in 0.4M NaOH at room temperature for 5 minutes at a concentration of 100 ng/μl. 5 μl of sequencing or reverse sequencing primer (Amersham) was added and the mixture was precipitated with ethanol. After washing the pellet was resuspended in 10 μl at 14 mM Tris pH 8-7 mM MgCl2. Sequencing reactions were done according to general methods (36) except that temperature was kept at 37� C. CBH II cDNAs were isolated using a Pvu II fragment from the 5' end of the chromosomal gene and the plasmid pTT09 characterized an for the CBH I cDNA. ENDO II cDNAs were identified using a Kpn I-Sal I fragment from the 5' end of the gene and plasmid pTTll also characterized as for the CBH I cDNA. All cDNAs were then sequenced to determine that their sequence corresponded to that of the gene from which they are transcribed. The DNA sequences of CBH II and ENDO II cDNAs are shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The cDNA sequence of CBH I was identical to that already described (10). The efficient yeast expression vector pMA 91 has been assembled using the regulatory sequences of the yeast phosphoglycerokinase (PGK) gene (23). The sequences coding for the amino acid sequence of the enzyme have been removed from the gene and replaced by a single Bgl II site. This deleted gene has then been inserted into a yeast/coli shuttle plasmid. a) CBH I expression vector (FIG. 7) The CBH I cDNA was removed from plasmid (pTTOl FIG. 7) by digestion with Hinc II and the cDNA fragment isolated from an agarose gel. pMA 91, the expression vector was cleaved with Bgl II and the ends were filled in with the Klenow fragment. The vector was treated with phosphatase, ligated to the cDNA and transformed into E. coli strain HB1O1 by selection for expression of the vector leucine gene (FIG. 7). Plasmid DNA was isolated from a number of transformants and those clones containing the cDNA insert in the correct orientation with respect to the PGK promotor - as identified by restriction enzyme analysis - were retained. DNA from one of these clones (pMP 11) was then transformed into yeast strain MT 302-lc by the method described earlier by selection of the leucine marker of pMA 91 resulting in strain VTT-RC-84011. b) CBH II expression vector (FIG. 8) CBH II cDNA was removed from plasmid pTT 09 using Eco RI and Bam HI. The ends of the DNA were filled in with Klenow fragment. The cDNA fragment was then isolated from an agarose gel and ligated to the vector pMA 91 prepared as for CBH I. The ligation mix was transferred into HB1O1 and clones containing the cDNA in the correct orientation identified. FIG. 8 shows the DNA sequence at the junctions between pMA 91 and the cDNA. Plasmid pMP 29 with the cDNA in the correct orientation was then used to transform yeast MT302-lc by selection for the leucine marker to give strain VTT-RC-84012. (c) ENDO II expression vector (FIG. 9) The ENDO II cDNA was transferred to p 91 exactly in the same way as CBH II cDNA. FIG. 9 shows the DNA sequences at the junctions between pMA 91 and the ENDO II cDNA. The plasmid, pMP 311 containing the ENDO II cDNA in the correct orientation was transferred to yeast as described earlier to give strain VTT-RC-84013. Strain VTT-RC-84001 containing YEpNP03 was grown in a yeast minimal medium with leucine and uracil for three days after which complete medium (1/3 volume) was then added to allow the cells to pass through one more division. Strains VTT-RC-84011 (CBH I cDNA), VTT-RC-84012 (CBH II cDNA) and VTT-RC-84013 (ENDO II cDNA) were grown in a yeast minimal medium containing arginine, histidine and adenine for three days after which complete medium 1/3 volume was added to allow the cells to pass through one more division. The final volume of the cultures was about 150 ml. Three fractions were prepared from hybrid yeast cultures for analysis of enzyme activity. Fraction 1 comprised the growth medium without the cells. Fraction 2 comprises the supernatant left when protoplasts are pelleted and fraction 3 comprises the supernatant of lysed protoplasts. After cultivation yeast cells were collected by centrifugation and the supernatant was saved (Fraction 1). The resulting pellet was washed twice with distilled water and 1.2M sorbitol. The pellet was then resuspended in protoplasting buffer (1.2M sorbitol, 10 mM Tris and 10 mM CaCl, pH 7.6) and Zymolyase 60000 was added at a concentration of 30 μg/ml of protoplasting suspension. Suspension was incubated in a waterbath at 37� C. for 60 minutes with gentle shaking. The protoplasts so formed were pelleted and the resulting supernatant (periplasmic cell contents) (Fraction 2) saved for enzyme activity determinations. In some cases fractions 1 and 2 were concentrated by ultrafiltration (Amicon). Protoplast pellets were washed with cold 1.2M sorbitol and resuspended in 1.2 ml of 5 mM citrate buffer pH 5.0, pelleted and the supernatant was saved (Fraction 3). 1 CBH I activity from VTT-RC-84001 The three different fractions were tested for CBH I enzyme activity using amorphous ball milled cellulose which is attached only by cellobiohydrolases (44). The total protein concentration of the samples was about 300 μg/ml. Hydrolysis of the substrate caused by active cellobiohydrolase enzyme was measured by following the change in absorbance at 620 nm. CBH I type activity was found only in fraction 2, the periplasmic or intramural space. FIG. 10 shows the activity of the CBH I enzyme produced by the yeast strain VTT-RC-84OO1 and secreted into the intramural space as compared to the control yeast containing only vector p3030 DNA and 1 μg of Trichoderma BH I. This Figure shows that the hybrid yeast strain produces active CB I which appears to be at least as resistant to incubation at 50� C. for 3 days as in the native enzyme. The CBH I produced by the yeast represents 1-2% of the protein of intramural space protein. As the intron sequences of fungus are different from those of yeast it is not likely that yeast would process off the fungus gene introns. Probably for that reason the product of the chromosomal gene remains in the yeast periasmic space and is not secreted from the cell as is the product coded by the cDNA sequence. This result suggests that transferring the chromosomal gene coding for CBH I to yeast, results in the production of a smaller protein, which, however, has the safe type of activity as the full length cellulase. 2 CBH I activity from VTT-RC-84011 The three different fractions were tested for CBH I enzyme activity as just described. However, in this case, most of the CBH I type activity was found in the growth medium. The results, with a final protein concentration during hydrolysis of 5 μg/ml is very similar to that shown in FIG. 10. The CBH I enzyme produced with this construction represented 1-5% of total cell protein. 3 CBH II activity from VTT-RC-84012 The three different fractions were tested from cellobiohydrolase activity as described for strain VTT-RC-8401. As with strain VTT-RC-84011, most of the cellobiohydrolase type activity was found in the growth medium. The results with a final protein concentration of 10 μg/ml is similar to than shown in FIG. 10. The CBH II enzyme produced with this construction represented 1-5% of total cell protein. 4 ENDO II activity from VTT-RC-84013 The three different fractions were tested for endoglucanase activity by following the hydrolysis of 0.1% 8-glucan at 50� C. The reducing sugars liberated in 5 minutes (overnight) were measured as glucose using the dinitro saliylic acid method (45). 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