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Blackhawk Chocolate Trail
A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.
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.
Aerie's Riverview Winery
The view is incredible and the wine selection is unbeatable every season of the year on top of the bluffs at Aerie's Winery. During the spring and summer, the outdoor deck offers a breathtaking view of recreation on the river. As the temperatures cool, you can lounge inside next to the fireplace. Aerie's also offers cottages and a lodge to accommodate the needs of overnight guests, all within walking distance of the winery. Seasonally, check our calendar for live music on the decks Wine, cheese, sausages and pizza are available.
Del's Popcorn
Multitudes of flavors of popcorn and ice cream as a tasty stop on your visit.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom is all about the beer. Every tank tapped here represents hours of planning, experimentation, ingenuity and precision by a local Rock Bottom Brewmaster. The folks here pride themselves on the remarkably consistent quality of their handcrafted beers as well as their tasty menu of made-from-scratch food.
Reel Club
REEL Club is the newest Lettuce Entertain You concept in Oak Brook. You'll delight in the restaurant's warm and classic, yet contemporary, surroundings. REEL Club's creative menu features fresh seafood, prime steaks and much more!
CITY:Oak Brook
StarView Vineyards
On the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, StarView offers estate grown and bottled wines. Sit on the deck, or indoors by the fireplace and enjoy views of the vineyards, ponds, and the expansive Southern Illinois hills. Works by local artists cover the walls, and sandwiches and salads are severed.
Located in the West Loop neighborhood, the cedar-lined dining room is as rustic as the menu. With seasonal menus that include sharable choices, they also have a cheese cave with a collection of artisan cheeses from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Glunz Family Wine & Cellars - Long Grove
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Our award-winning wines are available for tasting and to purchase by the bottle or discounted cases. Shop unique gifts and accessories for wine lovers at every level.
CITY:Long Grove
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge
Open Table's Diner's Choice 2012 Winner, Woodlands features Midwestern regional favorites in a comfortable room with spectacular lake views. Enjoy fresh seafood, aged steaks, pastas.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe'
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe opened in February of 1999 to join the revitalization of Peoria's Riverfront. They provide a relaxed atmosphere with eclectic decor, a curved bar, an open kitchen, casual lounge area and music. Every Friday and Saturday night, the Cafe features live jazz and blues performances! They prepare all their food fresh at order, and it makes all the difference! They also serve beer, wine, and champagne.
Baxter's Vineyard and Winery
Baxter's Winery is the oldest winery in Illinois. Homemade arts and crafts, wine tastings, Carol's Pies and tours are available at Baxter's.
Chester Street Dance Club
Located in downtown Champaign, this huge dance club features DJs spinning everything from Top 40 remixes to electro-industrial dance. Cool down on the outdoor patio.
Brews Brothers Taproom
The taproom is located on a brick street in historic downtown Murphysboro. It neighbors the Jackson County Courthouse, Cummares Italian Restaurant, the City Fountain, and several other historic buildings. The Taproom creates a central location for showcasing Southern Illinois beer, wine, and 'shine'. Customers can sample products from several local producers any day of the week. We provide directions, information, and encourage anyone that comes in to visit the producers.
Wyldewood Cellars Winery
Wyldewood Cellars, a family-owned and operated winery, started in Kansas and expanded here to Illinois, produces over 40 different types of wine. What began as a small Elderberry winery has blossomed into an internationally recognized and awarded winery. Since their beginning, they have won over 400 international awards for their Elderberry Wines, Grape Wines, as well as their other varietals. Wyldewood Cellars Spiced Elderberry Wine was featured and served at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah and was awarded the Best Non-Grape Wine in North and Latin America, among many other Gold Medals. Sample and purchase their gourmet wines at their Illinois location where they produce, bottle and label their family's nostalgic wine.
CITY:Saint Joseph
Spirit of Chicago Cruises
For a whole new way to experience Chicago, get out on the water with Spirit of Chicago. Come aboard for a fun, energetic cruise experience you won't forget. You'll enjoy delicious food and drink, friendly service and great entertainment with Chicago's sparkling skyline as your backdrop. Join Spirit for a lunch, dinner or special event cruise, or consider Spirit for your next group event.
llinois River Wine Trail
Located two hours south of Chicagoland, this central Illinois wine trail features wineries dotted along the Illinois River Road Scenic Byway.
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Lynfred Winery & Tasting Room
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill
Since 1985 Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill has been giving the Wrigleyville area a place to go for much more than just a drink. We have 6-12 foot big screens and over 30 TV's to see your all of your favorite sports teams in glorious HD! Upstairs we have a full indoor sports complex with batting cages, trampoline basketball, electronic football, basketball, ski simulator, golf, Skee ball, virtual driving games, air hockey and much much more. We have a full menu that includes Burgers, Pizza, Salads and a bunch of Appetizers. We even have an outdoor patio for those beautiful Chicago summer days. Come and visit us here at Sluggers and we promise you will not be bored!
The "staggering beer list" and creative, Belgian-focused menu has made the Hopleaf a destination restaurant. A favorite of the neighborhood and beyond, you can expect Hopleaf to always be hoping.
Stockholm's Brew Pub
Upscale restaurant and micro-brewery with foods prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Micro Brew classes too.
Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.
Kickapoo Creek Winery
A full-service winery with a tasting room and gift shop. We invite you to walk the grounds and visit the vineyard. Located just minutes from I-74 at the Kickapoo-Edwards exit.
Jim's Downtown Steakhouse
Choose from an upscale menu and dine with us in the decor of an Old English Country Inn. Elegant pub area with piano bar nightly. Convenient to the Peoria Civic Center.
Boltini Lounge
The quintessential cocktail lounge of the Champaign-Urbana community. Located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Boltini offers a great selection of liquor, food, entertainment and fun. It's very welcoming to any and everybody from the downtown hipster to the professional enjoying a happy hour cocktail and everybody in between.
Brickstone Restaurant and Brewery
Relax in the warm, comfortable atmosphere and try beers made on-site at Brickstone. Their ample menu includes pub favorites and full meals. During the warmer months enjoy your brew on their outdoor patio.
Sixteen at the Trump International Hotel & Tower
Sixteen, Trump's signature restaurant located on the 16th floor, features a superbly crafted menu of eclectic cuisine and seasonal ingredients. With renowned Australian chef Frank Brunacci at the helm, Sixteen promises an exceptional dining experience matched by equally exceptional views. The 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows frame spectacular vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the Wrigley Clock Tower. Al fresco dining on the outdoor wrap terrace offers a closer look, showcasing Chicago's historic architectural landmarks and stunning skyline. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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.
Riverview Mansion Hotel
The Riverview Mansion Hotel of Golconda is a full service Bed & Breakfast. In addition to the finest Victorian style accommodations available in Southern Illinois, there is also a lounge serving the best selection of local wines, as well as a restaurant. The hotel is open year round with advance reservations encouraged. All major credit cards accepted. The enchanted hotel setting with its expansive grounds and facilities is the perfect venue in which to enjoy the huge variety of hand-crafted, award winning wines from not only Illinois, but also the best from Indiana, Missouri and Kentucky micro-vineyards. Harvest season will be a unique time at the mansion with Oktoberfest festivals. This will be the opportunity to share the seasons best wines complimented with tantalizing artisan meats and cheeses. Festival weekends will provide just the incentive to bring in the best in local and regional musical talent. Indoor and outdoor entertainment! Our wine shop exhibits a wide array of gifts and specialty items.
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Guests can view, and even dine, in our unique winery barrel aging rooms. Each location is responsible for barrel aging several varietals ranging from delicate Malbecs to sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignons.
Big Star
Big Star is a whiskey, tequila, cocktail and beer-focused venue located in the heart of Wicker Park, Chicago. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Cary Taylor have crafted an eclectic menu inspired by Mexican street food in a space reminiscent of a California honky tonk. The food, liquor and cocktail programs change continuously to complement the seasons, and always feature six beers on tap, and an ever-growing selection of our house-selected single barrel bourbons and whiskeys.
The Odssey II
This 850-passenger ship offers lunch and dinner cruises, plus weekend Moonlight and Sunday Jazz Brunch cruises, with live entertainment and amazing city views.
Diversey River Bowl
Find open bowling every night, rock music, a light show and a restaurant.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
Discover the beautifully restored, historic Vaudeville-Era Dinner Playhouse. Circa '21 services up exciting musical productions with dinner. Even your wait staff are part of the pre-show! Watch your waiter dance, and sing before each show begins. Matinee performances are also available. Check website for current show schedule.
Argosy Casino - Captain's Table Buffet
Even the heartiest of appetites is no match for the Captain's Table Buffet. Enjoy seasonal favorites, hand-selected by our chefs. From comfort foods like special-recipe fried chicken and mashed potatoes to fresh fish and steamed vegetables we are sure to have exactly what you are looking for.
Lavender Crest Winery
Lavender Crest Winery features a wine tasting room, gift shop, an espresso bar that serves lunch, entertainment, tours and more.
The Station House
Part of the downtown Springfield nightlife scene for more than 15 years, this LGBT-friendly dance club features karaoke on Thursday nights.
Vahlings Vineyards & Winery
All wines are fermented and bottled on site at this family-owned winery.
Heritage Prairie Farm
Farm dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm, in Elburn have been a tradition since 2007. All farm dinners include a welcome cocktail upon arrival to the farm with butler-passed appetizers, and live acoustic music. For dinner, an upscale five-course meal, introduced by the chef himself, is served family-style in a charming atmosphere, regardless of the season. Get an inside look at how the farm operates from one of their knowledgeable staff with a private tour of the farm.
Pekara Bakery & Bistro
Pekara Bakery & Bistro is a clean label artisan bakery in downtown Champaign serving the community since 2005. Pekara prides itself on delicious handmade pastries, cakes, and breads in which all-natural ingredients are used. From omelettes made from local, organic eggs, breakfast sandwiches and bagels, savory sandwiches on artisan breads, salads, crêpes, and hearty soups, to sweet pastries, pies, and cookies, you can find most anything you'd like at Pekara. Pekara's well-trained baristas serve up superb coffee that has been responsibly sourced and harvested from Abakundakawa, the certified Fair Trade cooperative in Rwanda where the heart of our house blend is grown. Pekara Bakery & Bistro even helps you stay ahead for that special event, baking pastries, baklava, breads and other treats for those special occasions.
Ridge View Winery
The Ridge View Winery is located near Mt. Sterling in Brown County. Enjoy their fine red and white wines here in West Central Illinois - where Pike, Adams, and Brown Counties converge to become the outdoor wonderland referred to as "The Little Ozarks." Beautiful scenery, great entertainment, plus the best wines in Illinois!
CITY:Mount Sterling
Revolution Brewing
Located in Logan Square, this brewpub is a bustling meeting place for beer enthusiasts from across Chicago and beyond. More than 50 different beer styles are produced each year, served in a converted warehouse with barrel wood walls and benches made from 100-year-old beam salvaged during construction. Hand-crafted food from the kitchen includes everything from farm-raised pork to plenty of vegetarian dishes.
Boomerang Bar & Grill
This laid back local bar has pool tables, great food and no cover charge except when bands play.
Schorr Lake Vineyards
This secluded winery focuses on environmentally-friendly wine making methods. Relax on the deck overlooking the vineyards and enjoy these estate-grown and produced table and fruit wines.
Adobo Grill Old Town
Adobo Grill, one of the top Mexican restaurants in the city, is best known for table-side guacamole, margaritas and a collection of over 80 tequilas.
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.
Randall/Orchard Road Corridor
These rapidly growing roads stretching through Aurora, North Aurora and Batavia are full of shopping and restaurant surprises.
Andrew's at the Westbrook
Fine Euro-American dining in an elegant country atmosphere. Fresh fish and pastries with a French flair. Small vineyard with wine available for purchase.
McCormick Place
The largest indoor convention exhibit area in the country is 2.2 million square feet, with 8 levels of exhibit halls, restaurants, meeting rooms and audiovisual theaters that provide all the necessary amenities for a successful trade show or convention. McCormick Place is designed by Gene Summers, who worked for Mies van der Rohe. It is derivative of a long-span convention center proposed by Mies van der Rohe. When the earlier version of McCormick was destroyed by fire, the firm C.F. Murphy was retained for the job and hired Summers specifically to design the new structure.
Waterman Winery & Vineyards
Waterman Winery produces wine that is made from homegrown grapes right here in DeKalb County. They offer wine tasting events, and tours upon request. Can host outdoor or indoor events.
This multi-level gay bar spans eight storefronts and has room for 1,000 revelers. Be sure to check out the chic courtyard, along with U-Video Request Night on Tuesdays featuring all '80s songs.
Fat Patties
Locally-owned and operated, this quirky restaurant not only serves some of the best burgers around, but it also serves as a venue for local music. Most dishes are cooked with local veggies, beef from Lick Creek Beef and Bison from Bison Bluff Farms, ensuring that the customer truly has the freshest meal possible. The highly-recommended "Bucky Dome" burger, named after one of Carbondale's favorite historical figures, is made of local beef, piled high with brisket and cheddar cheese, topped with bacon and fried egg. As If your mouth isn't watering enough right now, you'll have to taste it for yourself! Enjoy free, live, local in house music every weekend in the Red Corner.
Moon Dog Farm & Vineyard
This farm offers fine Illinois wine-making grapes, organic vegetables and a small selection of fruits.
CITY:Creal Springs
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
Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm
Visit the farm and learn how fine quality cheeses are made. Explore the grounds and pet the purebred, prize-winning Jersey calves. Then take a look through the 600-square-foot Ropp Jersey Cheese retail store, featuring a cheese slicing room with viewing windows.
Villas Country Store
Located 4 miles west of Flat Rock, this Amish store features many handmade Deli Meats and Cheese as well as Homemade Breads & Cookies. Lunches are served every day except Wednesdays and Sundays.
CITY:Flat Rock
Downtown Joliet
Downtown Joliet is experiencing an exciting resurgence in entertainment options and business opportunities. Downtown Joliet serves as the city's main municipal center.
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
Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room
Enjoy award-winning wines at Mary Michelle Winery located at Pere Marquette Lodge, in scenic Pere Marquette State Park. The Tasting Room, Fountain Patio and Riverview Terrace are the perfects spots to relax with a glass of wine and unwind. Mary Michelle wines include Norton, Chardonel and Moscato. The winery is open 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. daily.
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Opened in July of 2001, Piece has been producing small batches of handcrafted brews in their seven-barrel brew-house. Brewer Jonathan Cutler has 16 years of brewing experience, and has brewed at some of the most well respected breweries in the country. He is also a graduate of the esteemed Siebel Institute and received formal training from the Master Brewers Association of America. In 2006, after 5 years of winning top medals at national and international competitions, Piece and Jonathan Cutler won the prestigious World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery and Brewmaster Award. Be sure to stop by and celebrate by having one of their award winning Piece brews.
Gene & Jude's
For hot dog lovers, Gene And Jude's is a destination to not be missed. Started For hot dog lovers, Gene & Jude's is a must-visit destination. For more than 60 years, this this River Grove institution has been serving up a classic menu of hot dogs, french fries and tasty extras. A longtime favorite with locals, Gene & Jude's has recently garnered national attention with Rachel Ray and three judges from Serious Eats naming Gene & Jude's the No. 1 hot dog in America.
CITY:River Grove
Hickory Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Hickory Ridge is nestled in the hills of the Shawnee Forest, and is family owned and operated. All wines are made from grapes grown solely on the premises, and include excellent dry wines, as well as award-winning whites and rosés.
Green Mill
This Art Deco-style jazz club in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood has a storied speakeasy past from the days of prohibition. Sit back and listen to some of the best jazz and cabaret music in the city at this elegant club that served as one of the locations for the hit film, High Fidelity. The Green Mill was patterned after Clark Monroe's Uptown House in Harlem (as it was during the 40's). Uniquely comfortable to all audiences, the magic of the Mill is that the audience co-mingles in its mutual respect for the music. Photo Credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography
Just "Topolo" – that's what people-in-the-know call it. Frontera Grill's sister restaurant, Topolobampo, shares the front door and bar. But then the sister flaunts her own. If Frontera rocks and claps, Topolo slinks. She is the quiet, sleek, classy sister. And she invites you into an elegant Mexican fantasy world and to dress up a notch for its incomparable, authentic, regional flavors.
Joe's Pizza And Pasta
Joe's Pizza and Pasta is a hometown favorite serving fine Italian dishes including pizza, pasta, submarine sandwiches, desserts and more. Recently renovated, Joe's makes the perfect place for lunch or dinner with the availability of large party reservations and delivery service.
IO Theater
Home of the best long-form improv comedy in Chicago, iO offers two theatre spaces with performances by some of the best comedians around.
Ram Restaurant and Brewhouse
Come home to Lino's for great food and great music. Lino's is a long-standing Rockford Italian eatery with lots of atmosphere. Full menu of pasta, pizza, veal, chicken and fish with nightly specials. Enjoy smooth Jazz from the Midwest's best musicians every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9pm, at "Jazz Night in Old Italy." The core group consists of Eddie B. Jazz trio with special guest musicians from all over. Enjoy the music in the "Village" of Old Italy.
Lincoln Heritage Winery
Offers complimentary tastings of hand crafted wines and frequently offers special wine recipes to sample as well. Gourmet cheeses, salamis and crackers are available for purchase and you are invited to bring a picnic basket filled with your own goodies. There are a small selection of other beverages on hand.
Live music on Saturdays.
Tony's Restaurant
Family owned for more than 50 years, Tony's is located in Alton on Third Street. Known for their mouth-watering pepperloin steaks, the family recipe has been a crowd pleaser for years. Homemade pastas and family recipes make for a memorable meal. Tony's offers the best of both worlds with a formal dining room, perfect for a romantic meal or to celebrate a special occasion. The Third Street Cafe entrance features a sports bar atmosphere perfect for kicking back to enjoy a slice of fresh secret recipe pizza, a juicy half-pound steakburger or a basket of wings. From casual family dining to a cozy meal together, Tony's is your place!
Villa Marie Winery
Villa Marie is set in the rolling countryside on the eastern edge of Maryville. The vineyard grows Corot Noir, Noiret, Vignoles, Norton and Traminette wine grapes.
Massbach Ridge Winery
Sample award-winning, estate-grown wine while enjoying the breathtaking Jo Daviess County hills. Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., year round.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Set atop Water Tower Place, above prestigious North Michigan Avenue, this property is just an elevator ride from over 100 shops & boutiques and offers exceptional Lake Michigan and skyline views from each spacious guestroom. Recently opened, The dec Rooftop Bar provides a new and chic outdoor spot for sipping, savoring and socializing. Casual elegance and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together at deca RESTAURANT + BAR, serving inventive fare from morning to night. Enjoy easy access to such famed attractions as The Magnificent Mile, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The John Hancock Observatory or stay in and request an in-room visit from the popular Candy Man.
Heartland Rivers Wine Trail
Taste your way along this trail made up of unique wineries located in small towns throughout Southwest Illinois. Must-stops include Piasa Winery in Grafton, featuring live music on its riverside deck.
Amishland Red Barn Buffet
400 seat award-winning buffet with local recipes, Amish bread, desserts, apple butter, butcher shop meats and great Amish country decor.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Paisanos
Serving piping hot pizza, Italian sandwiches and salads. Italian style cafe - eat in or carry out.
Frank and Florine Saputo started a Springfield tradition for serving fine Italian food; thus becoming a favorite destination for traveling Dignitaries, Politicians and Celebrities. They proudly serve Old World family recipes maintaining a standard of quality and excellence in both food and service since 1948.
Tea Room at the Depot
The Tearoom At The Depot offers a unique dining experience for all in a historic train depot. Our specials change with the seasons, and our building is a National Historic Site. Garden Gate Floral is a part of the Depot, which affords a variety of shopping pleasure. We're open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch, and are also available for private lunch or dinner parties.
Kokopelli Golf Club
This 18-hole course, designed by renowned golf architect Steve Smyers, was named by Travel + Leisure as one of "America's 100 Best Courses for $100 or Less." Kokopelli offers a full-service pro shop, professionals who offer personal golf instruction and an eight-acre practice facility. This course has a restaurant, lounge, and banquet facilities available.
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Taste award-winning wines and shop the unique selection of gifts and accessories for wine lovers.
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery offers a relaxing dining atmosphere. They serve lunch and dinner, with breakfast on Sundays. With a twist on the normal steak and eggs, the Lodge serves prime rib or smoked brisket and eggs along with pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and omelet's. Lunch offerings include salads, smoked sandwiches, hamburgers as well as many appetizers. Dinner includes, but not limited to rib eye steaks, surf-n-turf, succulent pulled pork, seafood, and awesome baby back ribs. The Lodge offers inside and outside dining options. A variety of dinner specials are available throughout the week. A breakfast and brunch buffet is available on Sundays. Each visit to Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery is a new experience for you to enjoy.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Handcrafted Wine. Modern Casual Dining. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. They created a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with their own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in their own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, the concept was born.The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
CITY:Orland Park
Plainview Vineyard
Plainview Vineyard grows 16 varieties of grapes in their vineyard. During the summer, be sure to try our frozen wine drinks. All our wine grape varieties were grown, harvested, and bottled at Plainview Vineyard.
Hopewell Winery
Hopewell Winery opened its doors in 2007 in Pike County. The winery sits on an acre yard and has a banquet hall. Hosting corporate events, weddings, and other private events. At Hopewell Winery, we boast wine, draft beer and bottled beer and make sure to try our Candy Bar Chocolate Wine. Open weekends and located a half mile outside of Summer Hill, IL on Hwy 54 near Pittsfield, IL.
Silver Moon Winery
Enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace and chat with the winemaker, who is always delighted to share his passion for making wine with guests.
Radio Maria
Radio Maria is a restaurant and tapas bar run by artists. Head chef, Brian Wong, creates the eclectic dishes that suit the vibrant ambiance, such as his Coffee Crusted Filet and Green Curry Hot Pot.
Joe's Brewery
Serving only the finest bar food available, Joe's is the home of the Super Bird and a great place to grab some tasty wings or burgers, as well as the best fish sandwich you'll find anywhere. Joe's continues to provide a high energy atmosphere only available on a college campus as well as great food at a reasonable price. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Didley's Place
Didley's is a '50s outdoor restaurant with carhops on rollerblades, a playground, an outdoor movie theater, a miniature golf course and a concession stand.
Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theatre
dinner theatre
RiverEdge Park
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
The Homestead Bakery
We are very pleased to continue bringing all our valued customers the freshest, made-from-scratch delights such as caramel-iced cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, honey white and wheat breads, sweet and specialty breads, a variety of cookies, iced cut-out cookies and classic angel food cakes of various flavors. And we feature specialty pumpkin items in the fall. Load up on baked goodies, as well as all the other scrumptious items that we stock on our shelves. These include a substantial assortment of mustard's, pickled vegetables, relishes, salsas, jams, jellies, butter spreads, noodles and a generous selection of fine candies and fudge.
Papa Dels Pizza
An institution in Champaign County for over 40 years, Papa Del's is known for their deep dish pizza. Some argue the best south of I-80, many say the best in the state. University of Illinois students and alumni have clamored for Papa Del's since opening their doors in 1970, waiting the 45-minutes it takes for the dough to cook and the mass amounts of cheese to melt. Alumni all over the country have such an insatiable taste for their favorite pizza, that Papa Del's now ships up to 8 pizzas overnight anywhere in the country. As one Yelp reviewer says, it's "Legendary in every sense of the word."
Sports Zone Bar/ Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
The Sports Zone Bar and Grill is ideal for cocktails and dinner in a cheerful and relaxing atmosphere, whether it's to watch the big game, or just to hang out with friends. Click here to find out what's happening at the sports zone this month. Wednesdays are comedy night, $5 cover.


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Robert Plant joined Alison Krauss Sunday for a set on the What Stage.
Get a complete rundown of Bonnaroo at Nashville Scene's Nashville Cream music blog.
So far, we've also caught Cat Power, BB King, Raconteurs, Grand Ole Party, the Olsen twins and others. Check out the pics.


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Steve Jobs cast in carbonite, an iPhone case for Star Wars and Apple fans
If you are a huge Steve Jobs fan and also can't get enough of the Star Wars film franchise, then your dreams may have just come true. Society 6 has just released a rather unique iPhone case that has Steve Jobs cast in a carbonite case.
The case is meant to resemble Han Solo being frozen and imprisoned in carbonite by Darth Vader, in the film "The Empire Strikes Back", this time however, it is Steve Jobs instead of Han.
The case is available now from Society 6 and comes in iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G flavors. It is manufactured in one piece from impact resistant flexible plastic. Society 6 also do a few other similar products including t-shirts and laptop / iPad skins.
Now if anyone fancies picking one of these up, they should do so quickly. We can't see Apple or Steve being too impressed with these!
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Steve Jobs cast in carbonite, an iPhone case for Star Wars and Apple fans
Looks more like Freddy Kreuger trying to come through a wall. Creepy.
Considering health issues this is fairly tasteless IMO. surprised it got posted here.
Please, the guy is a CEO - that is all. He wants your money...but, I suppose there are some rabid fans that will buy this.
I wonder if he has his likeness trademarked - impending lawsuit?
Exactly! Too many people seem to worship Jobs. That is tasteless, in my opinion!
I find it funny you can see the casemate logo. I hope casemate knows that...
It's kind of cheap that they aren't making their own cases but overlaying someone else's.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I sure see the CaseMate logo right by Mr Jobs shoes :O
Looks like apple has already taken action. Or this item has flooded the website. I went to order one as I got home from work at 3pm, got side tracked with the duties of home ownership, came back at 10:30 and now am receiving an error page.
Also clicking on the "skins" version
sans case just reloads the page.
yep - got the dreaded C&D .... thanks for the writeup on the site! Wish I could fight it, but being an unemployed graphic designer makes it a little tough.
Bummer. I was ready to buy one of these...


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Thursday, July 10, 2014
A good number of DD2 high school students are spending their summer vacation hitting the books.
A new partnership with ECPI University has rising eleventh-graders in DD2 taking an entry-level college course in Computer and Information Science. Through the new dual enrollment agreement, local high school students can earn college credit and industry certifications to ensure college and/or work readiness, said DD2 Assistant Superintendent Sean Alford.
We are always trying to find opportunities for students to be well-prepared, Alford said.
The program began July 8. A press release from ECPI University says that approximately 75 DD2 students are enrolled in the program.
Its not always about preparing kids for a four-year college, Alford said. Some students are really excited about going into the workforce upon graduation. But that doesnt mean they dont need challenging or rigorous course work.
Alford added that the Lowcountry region is thriving in the need for individuals who have a very strong background in information technology and STEM areas.
That need is increasing every day, Alford said. Were trying to make sure when our kids leave the school district that theyve had as much advance training in those areas as possible.
The summer class is being held at each of the three high schools. Elena Furnari, director of high schools for the district, said students will be doing some of the course work online and will also have class time with a professor once a week. The summer class is five weeks long.
We are just trying to broaden the scope of what we offer our kids, and were excited, Furnari said.
Students had to apply to participate in the program and meet initial requirements. Alford said students who are enrolled in the program will be taking a total of nine courses, one each term, over the next two years.
Upon completion of the whole program students will be eligible to receive the following certifications: CompTIAs Network+, Security+, A+ and Cloud Essentials.
For the past two years DD2 has been working with Jamie Wood, workforce development director with Berkely-Charleston-Dorchester Governments (BCD COG), to prepare students for such jobs.
We share DD2s vision of making students either college or career-ready, Wood said.
Wood said BCD COG works with all school districts in the tri-country area to achieve that goal.
Were just proud of this partnership and were happy to assist the district and anyone else that we can with advancing our workforce, Wood said.
DD2 recently signed a new initiative with Charleston Southern University, in which students who earn 60 credit hours through the districts Early College Program (ECP) can now receive automatic acceptance as a junior to CSU. The ECP participants also began classes this summer.
Alford said with that imitative, and this new partnership with ECPI University, DD2 has hundreds of kids engaged in coursework this summer.
If a kid is excited about learning, we are going to give them that opportunity, Alford said.
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Center Stephen Weiss was one of four first round National Hockey League draft picks to suit up for the Wolves during the 2004-05 season. The Florida Panthers first pick, fourth overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, spent the first five-plus months of the lockout season playing for the Panthers' American Hockey League affiliate and Wolves division rival, the San Antonio Rampage. He led San Antonio with 15 goals and 38 points through the first 62 games of the season.
When the AHL's Clear Day came on March 8, 2005, with San Antonio in danger of missing the playoffs, the Panthers loaned Weiss and defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to the Wolves, so two of Florida's top prospects could get some postseason experience. Weiss provided a jolt of offense to the Wolves lineup. In 18 regular-season games with Chicago, he contributed seven goals and 16 points, to help the team clinch their first-ever West Division title.
In his first professional playoff game, the then 22-year-old bagged a goal and an assist to help lead the team to a 4-1 win over Houston in Game 1 of the West Division Semifinal. He would go on to share second on the team with seven assists and record nine points in 18 postseason contests before the team lost to the Philadelphia Phantoms in four games in the Calder Cup Finals. Unfortunately for Weiss, that playoff run with the Wolves has been the only postseason appearance of his pro career.
After spending the 2004-05 lockout season in the AHL, Weiss returned to Florida to continue his NHL career. In 2008-09, he set career-highs with 47 assists and 61 points in 78 contests. The Panthers tied the Montreal Canadiens with 93 points for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference that season but missed out on the Stanley Cup playoffs after losing the head-to-head tiebreaker with Montreal.
Weiss, who ranks sixth on the Panthers all-time scoring register with 284 points (103G, 181A) in 481 games, is the Panthers longest tenured player and has served as one of the team's alternate captains for the past three seasons. As the elder statesman in Florida, Weiss should be looked upon to provide leadership to a young Panthers team as new general manager Dale Tallon begins his rebuilding process in South Florida this season. You can follow along with this Wolves alumnus by clicking here.


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Here's Ubisoft's official 'Watch Dogs' box art:
The game is coming to both current and next-gen systems. Right now we know it's headed to PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, and PS4 and I'd bet good money it's coming to the next Xbox as well.
It's terrible, but looking at the image of our phone-hacking protagonist Aiden Pearce, I couldn't help but think to myself that a game called 'Watch Dogs' would be better served by a smart-watch than a smartphone. With a Pebble to do all your hacking, you could hold a pistol in each hand.
Here's the PS4 gameplay from the recent PlayStation meeting:
Speaking of PlayStation, on a side note I'm just extremely relieved that Sony went with PS4 instead of "Orbis." PS4 sounds much more natural, and it's easier to type.
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The dust has cleared and four DYE teams have survived round one of the 2013 PSP Dallas Open. Making the Sunday Club at this event are:
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A big congrats goes out to CEP who made a statement at this event finishing the prelims 2-2, their best pro finish to date! TonTon also proved themselves worthy of the Champions division, just barely missing a 3-1 finish with an overtime match against Infamous. They would finish 2-2 and secure a top 10 spot.
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SGP GLAS.t Screen Protector for iPhone review
The SGP GLAS.t Screen Protector is simply the best iPhone screen protector I've ever used. By far.
If you switched from a phone with a plastic screen to the iPhone's spectacular glass screen, then you know how different the feeling is. It's like night and day. Glass is just so much easier to slide, swipe, pinch, flick and use than plastic. For everything from basic navigation to good old game plat, glass is the feeling you want. And it's exactly the feeling the SGP GLAS.t Screen Protector for iPhone gives you.
Although I've used a lot of screen protectors and films over the years, I've never stuck with any of them precisely because they made my beautiful glass iPhone screen feel like cheap, sticky plastic. Every swipe just felt wrong. The SGP GLAS.t Screen Protector suffers from none of that. It feels almost exactly like the iPhone screen. The reason for that is simple -- GLAS.t has a hardness of 8-9H, which they say is three times stronger than regular PET film.
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The GLAS.t sticks to your iPhone by virtue of a strong silicon adhesive and once in place it transfers capacitive touch input effortlessly between your finger or stylus and your iPhone. I noticed no missed multi-touch moments or any lag whatsoever. Because it's a solid layer, it will add slightly more thickness (0.4mm) to your iPhone than the almost two-dimensional plastic films, but the difference in tactile feel more than makes up for it. It eclipses it.
Because of the thickness, however, SGP includes several Home button extenders that you can use to make the Home button easier to press. You don't have to use them, they just turn -- for lack of a better term! -- your iPhone Home button from an innie to an outie. You get black, white, pink, and green options. I much prefer the basic black one.
The GLAS.t is also oleophobic, just like the iPhone screen, so it repels oil and finger smudges and is much easier to keep clean. (SGP nicely includes a microfiber cloth to help with just that.)
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The feel of glass is just so much better than the feel of plastic that once you try the SGP GLAS.t I don't think you'll ever be able to go back. It's easy to put on, easy to clean, it's scratch proof, and it just looks and works so much better than a plastic screen protector. The best compliment I can give the GLAS.t is that after a while it doesn't feel like you're using a screen protector at all, it just feels like you're using the same silky smooth glass surface you've always been using.
It's the best screen protector I've ever used (and a lot of us here at Mobile Nations are now absolutely hooked on them).
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But it's made of glass not cheap plastic. It's a premium product at a premium price. Also, the price is listed wrong here. The iMore store has it for sale at $27.99. Yes, I know that's still $30. :)
Yea I am with you guys. $30 isn't that much and for a screen protector like that?!? I was expecting $40-50 for a glass screen protector. Besides if you bought a iPod or iPhone or even an iPad you paid a hefty price. So are you going to ruin it with one lousy screen protector?!?
Depends on how much you value your daily experience with your iPhone. For me this is a no brainer. I really liked my Palm Pre Plus but the plastic screen was like fingers on a chalkboard. Same with cheapy screen protectors. I'd tear them off in frustration.
The GLAS.t looks great and feels great. Sometimes value is WAY more important than cost.
I use my iPhone for 16+ hours a day, every day. Having it work and feel the way I want for only $30? Cheap.
I Guess... I spend 15 on the zagg nano shield and keep in on for the year I have my phone, but the wife doesn't like the way they feel and swaps out a .99 every month or two when they get all scratched up... I have used the zagg for every gen of iPhone I've owned (all 5) and found they have gotten better over time. Less tacky on front and the addition of a dry apply vs wet. 30 is a lot if you've ever messed up the application of one :-/
You didnt mention the most common complaint I've heard from users of glass screen protectors. They crack easily!
Rodney, I had the same question. I have the Speck Geometric, which is pretty similar to the Candyshell in that it kind of wraps over the top. Do you guys know if this protector will work with these cases? I feel as though Geometric would be a little more compatible as it can bend a bit, but I want to make sure it doesn't push the protector and cause bubbles.
I'm quite happy with my anti glare power support film. No glue and a better than glass smooth feeling.
I have the Glas.t installed on my phone and love it! It feels just like the iPhone screen unlike other screen protectors. I don't know about the Candyshell cases but I had a Burton speck case and it does not fit with the screen protector on. It won't close properly. The otterbox commuter hybrid fits. I am trying to find other cases that would fit. I ordered one from SGP but did not like the construction of the case.
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The crash took place near Montgomery Village Avenue and Route 355, as the MCFRS SUV driven by Battalion Chief Pete Friedman was traveling through an intersection. According to witnesses, the emergency vehicle stopped at the intersection and then began to pass through it slowly when it collided with another vehicle driven by Nicholas Murphy, said Robert Ladany, an MCPD spokesman. It had its lights and siren on, he said.
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Hating on Anderson Silva before it was the cool thing to do.
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BOOOOOOO. This will be a good fight too, but I was really excited to see Grant get the shot.
This new injury bug streak is really bumming me out. So many fun matchups are being called off. Grant is exciting, threat, and a great career-turnaround story. I hope he comes back quickly.
I think the fight being short notice is better for Pettis than Benson. Benson gameplans and drills for specific opponents whereas I think Pettis is less focused on that in training. With only four weeks (at most) of training time left, I wonder how well Benson will handle this both in terms of drills and feeling mentally prepared.
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Hope Grant comes back strong. If he isn't out long then maybe him and the Punk can duke it out.
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WWDC 2012 keynote now available online
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Ronnie William Swancey, 45 operating an uninsured vehicle, driving under the influence, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct
Andrew Cody Beckler, 29 simple possession of marijuana, hold for the North Augusta Department of Public Safety
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HAZARD – The trial of a Perry County man accused of subjecting a 9-year-old girl to sexual contact began in Perry Circuit Court this week.
The grand jury indicted 38-year-old Timothy Fugate in June 2011 on one count of first-degree sexual abuse after the juvenile told police that Fugate inappropriately touched her in the bedroom of a mobile home on Little Grapevine Creek in March 2011.
Fugate has maintained his innocence, and was released from the Kentucky River Regional Jail on home incarceration in December 2012 to await his trial, which began Monday morning with jury selection.
Commonwealth's Attorney John Hansen began opening statements Monday afternoon, noting the extreme difference between the ages of the alleged victim, who is now 11, and Fugate, who was 36 at the time the abuse was alleged to have occurred.
"She knows what happened, (but) she doesn't understand what happened," Hansen said, noting she will testify during the trial. "She was nine. She was a child."
Defense attorney Gerald Teaster's opening statement concentrated on interviews conducted with the alleged victim following her allegations against Fugate. He said the jury will hear from an expert on forensic interviews who will testify those interviews were not conducted properly in order to prevent leading questions and answers free of contradictions.
"Things were missed, questions weren't asked, inconsistencies were not challenged," Teaster said during his opening statement. "He (the expert) will testify that based on this research, there is a high probability that there's problems with [the victim's] memory and recall, and she is misreporting what happened."
Hansen called Kentucky State Police Det. Clayton Stamper, who was the initial responding investigator, as the first witness Monday afternoon. The trial will likely continue into Tuesday morning. If convicted, Fugate faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.


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Thursday, April 17, 2014
The Berkeley County 911 Communications Center named Ashley Taylor Telecommunicator of the Year for 2013 during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 1319.
The week, sponsored by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls by dispatching emergency professionals and equipment and rendering life saving assistance to the worlds citizens. In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as a nationally recognized week of acknowledgment.
Berkeley County Council voted to join the proclamation and has adopted it since 2009.
These men and women are the unseen, behind-the-scenes heroes of our communities, Berkeley County Supervisor Dan Davis said in a released statement. On any given day, a dispatcher must handle a number of sensitive and difficult calls, while keeping calm and collected. They never know when they may be called to guide someone through administering CPR, calm someone who has been a victim of a crime, or even keep a person experiencing a medical emergency lucid and awake. Its a tough job which requires extraordinary skills coupled with the ability to multitask and remain calm during emotionally demanding situations.
Roxanne Willey is the director of the Berkeley County Communicatons Center. According to Willey, the center has six dispatchers on duty during each 12-hour shift. The Berkeley County Communications Center dispatches for Berkeley County Sheriffs Office, Moncks Corner Police Department, St. Stephen Police Department, Jamestown Police Department, Bonneau Police Department, Berkeley County EMS, Berkeley County Rescue and 26 Fire Departments. They handle more than 300,000 calls per year.
2013 Call Statistics:
Telephone calls received in 2013 Emergency: 94,730
Telephone calls received in 2013 Non-Emergency: 232,736
Calls dispatched in 2013 Law Enforcement: 85,440
Calls dispatched in 2013 EMS: 14,673
Calls dispatched in 2013 Fire: 11,853
These folks really go above and beyond, Davis said. If not for these dedicated men and women, the system just would not operate as effectively as it does.
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If you mod the drum catch for the SAW pouch, can I still mount the RPD Drum?
If I shorten the bipod, is that too short for the RPD drum?
I like the short barrel version with M60 clone FH, and SAW pouches (I have several, but they are the 100 round version and only hold a 50 round RPD belt), but would like to retain the ability to shoot original.
Of course, I have a spare kit (with US barrel) I got for parts, so I could use the bipod off that if necessary. As long as the latch works for both.
Great post, glad you asked and that Pirate answered. i just bought 3 of those 100 round m249 pouches to try on my full length DSA RPD for overall fit. Seems like they will be way better than the drums. My DSA RPD is going on Gunbroker this weekend, as i want to keep my Project Guns Shorty instead ! Way to go Pirate !
Well it is Friday, and who is honestly productive on the last day of the work week? I no I'm not
By the way the RPD's are looking great!
I'm stocking up on ammo, I know I will go through a bunch.
Stan...any idea when you'll be done? They look almost done right now. They are taking a lot less time than I figured. What's left besides refinishing? We talking 2 more weeks maybe? More? Less? I would think by the end of April I'll be at the range with mine.
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although they look almost done there is still a significant amount of work to do. once all the parts are assembled they need to be final fitted and smoothed up. the bolts still need some work and then they need to be test fired. once they pass testing they need to be torn down and refinished. I can refinish 4-5 guns a day, so that in itself is a weeks worth of work.
In addition to all that some of the guns still need to have the bipods shortened. So we are looking at a few more weeks yet.


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A suspicious fire occurred at a residence on Iris Lane, but no injuries were reported. This was the third fire at this location within a week.
A North Augusta woman reported that someone broke into her vehicle while it was parked on Flint Drive in Bath and stole her wallet.
Someone broke into a vehicle parked on Todd Avenue in North Augusta and stole a CD player, along with other unlisted items.
A Warrenville man reported that someone removed gasoline from his vehicle while it was parked on Justin Street.
A handgun was stolen from a vehicle parked on Spirit Lane in Aiken.
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Barhite: Military girlfriend has new appreciation for July 4thWritten by Brandi Barhite | Community Ombudsman | firstname.lastname@example.com
Laura Simmons, operations manager at the Lucas County Dog Warden's Office, worked a half day on the Fourth of July.
She also went to the beach and the park because she promised her 31-year-old boyfriend, Luke Wark of Sandusky, that she would do something fun.
But she was still preoccupied.
The holiday used to be, "Oh, whatever, Fourth of July, yay," she said, but since Wark is serving in Afghanistan, it is much more serious.
"It means a whole lot more. And Memorial Day took on a whole new meaning, too," she said. Wark signed the papers with the National Guard right before they began hanging out in January 2010.
"I didn't think he was going to go overseas. I said, 'That is so cool, that is so exciting,' " Simmons said. "We didn't know where our relationship was going to go."
Spc. Wark volunteered for Afghanistan after being asked if he wanted to go. He might have been forced to go eventually, but this time around he wanted to go, she said.
"He is the left-door gunner in the helicopter. He never tells me all the details. I am not sure if he can or if he just doesn't want to scare me."
Text messaging and Skyping help with the distance and the constant worrying. She usually hears from him at least once per day, which eases her mind. On the Fourth of July, she posted on his Facebook, "So proud of you mister!" He replied, "Thanks hun, proud of you too!"
"We are able to talk every day right now," Simmons said. "When he first left, we didn't know if we could even talk once per week. Knowing how he is doing is a huge relief."
One time she received a text from him that said there had been a car bomb at his base, but he was OK and to tell his family.
But then she didn't hear from him again for 48 hours.
"I was in tears all day," she said.
One thing Simmons never expected was to receive so much support as a military girlfriend. People thank her for both of their sacrifices. Some of his friends even took her out for her 27th birthday because he couldn't."
"People realize that our guys are over there, and there are families here who are making sacrifices, too," she said.
The couple's latest sacrifice is no summer visit.
"He will be back before Thanksgiving, but we don't know for sure. He was supposed to come home for a two-week leave during the summer, and we had some fun things planned. It was kind of a bummer that it was canceled."
Simmons said it helps when other people take the Fourth of July as seriously as she does now.
"It isn't just the picnics and the fireworks. There is a whole other side, and people need to remember that."
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I am new here, and I look forward to getting to know people a little better.
I am a very big fan of The Dark Tower Series, and Stephen. I try to follow his projects closely.
I have read through all of the books, except the newest addition The Wind Through the Keyhole.
I do own it, but I haven't had a chance to get to it yet. I am re-reading the series, as I am sure many
fans are doing/ have done in preparation for the book... and... just in general, as the series is never ending
quest we can all get lost in each time! And anyhow to make an almost long post short, when I got on here tonight and was
just reading through some minor posts, like casting and such I saw people posting things absolutely insensitive to others
and posts containing outright SPOILERS guys! I read things I cannot unread that were casually strewn into these posts!
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Midwest Living Review
Indianapolis' Historic City Market dates to 1821, when it served as the city's community center. Thanks to tons of redevelopment in recent decades, the vibrant marketplace now includes food vendors, a taproom showcasing Indiana beers and a sunny mezzanine with table seating. Every Wednesday from spring through fall, the stretch of Market Street outside the building hosts a well-attended farmers market, moving inside on Saturday mornings for winter.
For decades, the catacombs running underneath the market have been something of an urban legend. Few people knew about them, and fewer had ever seen them. That's all changing thanks to an Indiana Landmarks tour that started in 2012. The creepy catacombs' precise rows of brick and limestone archways, built sometime around the 1880s, span 20,000 square feet beneath open-air Whistler Plaza. Though we know the catacombs were used at various points for storage, vendor booths and a homeless shelter, there's not much info on record about them, and theories run rampant as to their original purpose and history. The 25-minute guided tours lead visitors around the perimeter of the big, square subterranean space. Temperatures fluctuate with the weather, the ground is a rough dirt-sand composite (closed-toed shoes are a good idea), and the air is dank and dusty. The overall vibe is eerie, and certain rooms call to mind The Blair Witch Project.
While the tour is interesting, it's slightly underwhelming—mostly because guides know so little about the place and don't have a great grip on what to say. Until that improves, the $10 admission seems a little steep. The tour is a decent add-on to an overall City Market visit that includes lunch in the main hall and a stroll through the farmers market, but isn't really a stand-alone attraction. Public tours take place on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. Reservations aren't necessary.


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During a question-and-answer session at the 2008 Game Developers Conference, Civilization creator and Guinness World Record holder Sid Meier was asked about which of his other franchises he might revisit. Though several attendees inquired about a possible Alpha Centauri or Railroad Tycoon revival, no one mentioned Colonization, the 1994 simulation based on the conquest of the Americas.
Today, though, 2K Games revealed that Colonization is coming back. The division of Take-Two Interactive has announced it will release Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization this coming fall on PCs. As the name implies, the game will be based on the award-winning 2005 strategy game Civilization IV, which has since spawned two expansion packs, Warlords (2006) and Beyond the Sword (2007).
Unlike the aforementioned add-ons, Civilization IV: Colonization will be a stand-alone product that does not require the original game to play. Players will assume the role of one of four European nations--Spain, England, France, and Holland, as in the original--vying for control of the newly discovered Americas. They will have to negotiate, trade, and often fight rival powers as well as the native tribes occupying the lands where Old World colonists are building their settlements. Ultimately, colonies will develop militaries and economies strong enough to allow them to declare their independence.
In addition to announcing Civilization IV: Colonization, 2K outlined some of its features. The game will feature an all-new interface, and will sport "improved" diplomacy options, as well as a built-in toolset for the modding community.


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New England sees surge in heroinBy WILSON RING
THE Associated Press | May 13,2013MONTPELIER A rise in heroin abuse in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire is being blamed partly on aggressive marketing by out-of-state drug dealers and the higher cost of prescription drugs sold illegally on the streets.
In Vermont, Rutland Police Chief James Baker calls the spike in heroin use mind boggling. Manchester Police Chief David Mara says hes seen a definite uptick in heroin cases in New Hampshires largest city.
In Maine, Portland is reporting terrible consequences from increased heroin use 14 drug overdoses in a single month, including four in one 24-hour period. One person died of a suspected overdose.
The outbreak has been so bad in Portland it prompted a community warning from police, fire and health officials.
Vermonts U.S. Attorney Tristram Coffin blames simple economic forces.
If you get addicted to prescription pills, its really hard financially to keep that up, he said. Heroin is cheaper.
Coffin is leading federal, state and local officers in a crackdown and warns dealers there will be serious consequences for them in the hunt for easy profits. Special multi-agency teams have been set up to share information and target offenders while also stepping up educational efforts and treatment programs.
Coffin said authorities saw the crisis coming as far back as 2009 when experts on opiate addiction sounded a warning at a meeting in Vermont.
Officials with the Maine Drug Enforcement Administration say the agency also anticipated users would switch from prescription narcotics to heroin because of a diminishing supply of prescription drugs on the streets.
Thats been a concern for a good number of years, said agency Director Roy McKinney. Were talking about opiates, whether its synthetic coming through pharmacies or from heroin. Those people whore addicted to that drug theyre going to go wherever theres the least resistance to satisfy their dependence.
In Manchester, Mara suspects the surge in heroin cases was fed by oxycodone and painkiller addicts who switched to heroin because they can no longer afford to buy pills on the streets. An 80 milligram tablet sells for about $80 compared to a bag of heroin that costs about $15, he said.
Anthony Pettigrew of Boston, a spokesman for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency office for New England, said no single factor explains why heroin abuse has spiked but he agrees users are switching from prescription pills to heroin and dealers are aggressively marketing the drug.
As people see the cost of getting a painkilling opiate go up, sometimes they look for heroin as a cheaper alternative, Pettigrew said. The other area is profit. People are going to try to make money on selling heroin.
So if they can move heroin from New York or Philly or Boston or Lowell and Lawrence up into Vermont and make a significant profit, they are going to do that, Pettigrew said.
In the past, heroin arrived in Maine in prepackaged one-dose bags. Now law enforcement officials say they are seeing larger amounts coming into the state, where the drug is then milled and packaged, McKinney said.
Earlier this month, Kennebec County officials seized 3 ounces of heroin, the equivalent of about 4,000 doses. Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty said it was the largest seizure hed seen in 20 years.
In Vermont, police have been arresting suspected dealers with large amounts of heroin, cash and in some cases guns. Most of the drugs come from New York or other East Coast cities, from western Massachusetts, or farther away from Detroit and Chicago.
Baker said opiate addiction in the Rutland area is the worst hes seen in his 35 years of policing.
Vermont health officials are making it easier for people to get methadone services through existing centers, many of which are being expanded while new ones are opening up.
State Deputy Health Commissioner Barbara Cimaglio said, Were creating a more integrated network, which will result in better treatment, more capacity and more comprehensive services.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Officials from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources are going to be holding a... Full StoryMONTPELIER The state Public Service Board on Friday announced it would fine Vermont Gas Systems... Full StoryMONTPELIER Less than a month after Vermonts out-of-state inmates were moved from a private... Full Story
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