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Bulldog Ale House
Bulldog Ale House is a large American pub with over 32 beers of draft and daily drink specials. Bulldog Ale House also offers a wide variety of menu items from to pizza and wings to calamari!
CITY: Roselle
MT Barrels
MT Barrels, a Schaumburg sports bar/ live music venue that serves great food accompanied by a multi-faceted beer menu consisting of 20 drafts, over 30 bottles and multiple barrel aged scotches, Bourbons and Tequilas.
CITY: Schaumburg
Omega Restaurant
The Omega Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL is a friendly family owned business. At Omega, we use only the freshest ingredients to prepare hearty omelettes, crepes, skillets, and a wide array of other great breakfast favorites. We're also well known for a diverse selection of lunch and dinner items including American, Greek and Italian entrees.
CITY: Schaumburg
U Gazdy Polish Restaurant
Taste the spirit of homemade Polish cuisine while you are surrounded by a vibrant wood setting directly from the Polish Highlands. The northwest's premiere Polish restaurant.
CITY: Wood Dale
FEW Spirits
In a world chock-full of mass-produced spirits, only few remain truly handcrafted, and small-batched. FEW Spirits are a new take on timeless distilling techniques, and transcend the oft-ordinary taste we've all grown accustomed to. Distilled from the very best grains, aged to perfection, and bottled under one roof, FEW remains in worthy hands until distribution.
CITY: Evanston
Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker
A magical tale featuring Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, a brand new set & costumes along with waltzing flowers, giant mice, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A delightful holiday tradition for all ages! 1PM & 5PM.
CITY: University Park
Santa 5K/Santa Stroll 1/Mile Walk
Imagine 400 Santas identically dressed running or strolling throughout downtown Joliet! This was an event presented by the JTHS Alumni Association in November of 2014 with the inaugural untimed family Santa Run 5K/Santa Stroll 1/Mile walk. All registered participants receive a five-piece Santa suit to keep that included the hat, beard, jacket, belt and pants. Stroll starts Saturday, November 29, at 9 a.m. The start and finish line is at JT Central High School.
CITY: Joliet
Doggit Hot Dogs
At Doggit Hot Dogs we, of course, have hot dogs; but we also have other Hot Dog stand favorites. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Italian Beef and Sausage. We also have a wide variety of Daily Specials. Don't forget to check out our Deli creations (Served M-F only). You can be rest assured, that all of our creations are made with the freshest ingredients, prepared daily.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Pop's Pizza & Pub, Inc.
Come to Pop's, located in Roselle off Nerge Road and enjoy our daily specials. We have a huge sports bar with lots of HD plasma screen tvs and HD projectors to watch your favorite sports teams and catch all UFC, WEC and major pay-per-view fights. Great views from any seat, and we don't charge a cover!
CITY: Roselle
The Beer Market
The Beer Market is an old-world specialty beer pub with a lively, modern twist and charm. Featuring over 500+ microbrews, craft, flavored, organic, gluten-free, seasonal, and other specialty beers, wines, and beverages, The Beer Market is sure to quench the thirst of our distinguished guests. The wide variety of beverage choices are complemented by an open seating area and live entertainment delivered from our mezzanine stage.
CITY: Schaumburg
Villaggio Ristorante
Villaggio's Ristorante is a family owned and operated Italian trattoria run by three brothers for over fifteen years. When you dine at Villaggio's you are treated like family!
CITY: Roselle
Sweet Tomatoes
We offer a unique all-you-can-eat dining experience where you can create a meal tailored just for you. We have over 45 feet of fresh salad ingredients and 10 house-made dressings where you can build your own salad masterpiece. In addition, we serve a wide selection of homemade soups, pastas, baked breads and muffins, desserts and more.
CITY: Schaumburg
CH Distillery
Making outstanding spirits and bottling them in a great-looking package wasn't enough for CH Distillery. They figured you'd want to tour their distillery and learn a little about the science of making alcohol. But who wants just a tiny pour of a warm sample after the tour? So, they built a cocktail bar in their distillery. Where you can enjoy their spirits the right way – on the rocks, shaken and icy cold, or in a delicious, original CH cocktail. And because people get hungry when they drink, they hired acclaimed chefs to make great food and bar snacks that pair perfectly with their spirits. Have a bite before dinner, or make a meal from their menu. Either way, stay a while and enjoy Chicago's only distillery cocktail bar!
CITY: Chicago
Big Ten Experience
The Big Ten Experience features a collection of 13 interactive exhibits showcasing conference notables dating back to 1896, the year the conference was founded. Highlights include the Big Ten Theater which gives patrons a behind-the-scenes, immersive audio and video experience looking at student-athletes and traditions, along with radio and television features of notable accomplishments on and off the field of play.
CITY: Rosemont
RAM Restaurant and Brewery
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Richard Walker's
Our menu at Richard Walkers is sure to please even the fussiest of taste buds. From omelettes to pancakes to a full lunch menu, our chefs prepare only the finest food for your enjoyment.
CITY: Schaumburg
GameWorks Entertainment
GameWorks is the perfect place for your next event. You can eat, drink and play all under one roof! GameWorks has an awesome catering menu, private rooms and lounge areas, pool tables and state of the art video games. GameWorks provides options for groups of all sizes from 10 to 1200 guests.
CITY: Schaumburg
Elk Grove Historical Museum
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble is a 20-member big band which explores a wide range of styles from the classic swing of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to soulful blues, burning Latin-jazz and gritty funk. The band also features contemporary works by such composers as Bill Holman and Bob Florence and iconic vocal arrangements such as those performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. 7:30PM.
CITY: Palos Hills
Chicago Distilling Co.
To make their craft spirits, they start with organic grains sourced right here in Illinois. Using family recipes and techniques, they distill in small batches to ensure the best flavors and highest quality possible, every time. Tours are available at their full-service craft distillery in Logan Square to see their unique process in action. Or if you'd prefer, pick up a bottle and taste the difference for yourself.
CITY: Chicago
350 Brewing Company
Nano brewery specializing in small, hand-crafted batches of classic beer styles with a twist. Every beer is brewed on-site. Limited food menu. Drink local. Beer is good.
CITY: Tinley Park
Deck the Depot
Enjoy Deck the Depot, a brisk holiday walk through Berwyn's downtown Winter Wonderland complete with lights, live reindeer and a petting zoo at the Municipal Parking Facility. Let Santa know what's on your wish list and then get a complimentary photo with the Big Man in Red at Bounce Sports. Snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a hayride. Relax to the sounds of Carolers. For those who prefer a traditional chauffeur, a heated trolley will also make stops at all of the Open Houses. All of the event's are family-friendly and free! Opening Ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. at the "Berwyn" Train Depot at Windsor & Grove. Pick up an event punch card and enter our event raffle by visiting Bounce Sports. Depot District merchants will stay open late to offer complimentary goodies, holiday specials and cheer to all who visit. The event will also feature a special drawing for adults 21+ who spend $10 in the Depot District and have the event passport "punched" by all of the participating open houses for a chance to win a basket worth over $200!
CITY: Berwyn
Michael Jordan Statue
All day long, and both prior to and after United Center events, people from all over the world come to visit and have their picture taken in front of one of Chicago's most famous and recognizable landmarks.
CITY: Chicago
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
CITY: Roselle
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
Camp Pulse on Tour
An exciting weekend workshop, just for dancers ages 8-13! Camp PULSE features the masterminds behind your favorite Nickelodeon and Disney TV Shows and Movies, including: Shake It Up, iCarly, Camp Rock, Victorious, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, and MORE! Dancers and teachers walk away from our conventions inspired and motivated to reach their next goals in dance. Our faculty and staff are proud of their dedication to building genuine relationships through personal interaction with dancers, parents and teachers. We realize there are many options out there for a dancer's education, and we hope you will join us for a dance experience of a lifetime!
CITY: Schaumburg
Holiday Art Sale
Just in time for the holidays, Pleasant Home's annual Holiday Art Sale is sure to delight! With handmade and original work, guests can shop for last-minute gifts or something special for themselves! Art sale includes hand-knit wraps and scarves, photography, jewelry, quilted linens, holiday decorations, hostess gifts, and much more. This year we welcome several new artists to the show with never-before-seen items at Pleasant Home! For more information, call 708-383-2654.
CITY: Oak Park
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
Whitney's Cafe
Whitney's offers casually elegant dining daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Stoney Point Grill
Live Video Gaming, Off-Track Betting, 5 Star Restaurant, Jukebox, 50 TVs (All Sports), official Blackhawks Bar, Party Room, Carry-Out, Family Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Full Service Bar.
CITY: Mokena
Meatheads Burgers and Fries
The best meals are simple. At Meatheads Burgers & Fries we believe in a very simple process of getting a meal to your plate. All-natural burgers, made to order right here in our kitchen from 100% Certified Angus Beef®, topped with only the freshest ingredients and a locally-baked bun.
CITY: Schaumburg
Chicago Food Tours - Tours By Foot
Like their neighborhood history tours, the Chicago food tours have no upfront costs. All food is chosen and ordered by you. Their guides make recommendations and facilitate ordering, but you have the final say. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. They have planned in 4-5 food shops, including a dessert shop, and sometimes even a tea shop. Each establishment serves up incredibly delicious and inexpensive food served in portions that can be easily divided and shared or singularly devoured. In between the food stops, you'll have time to digest your food as well as digest the history of the neighborhood, as told to you by one of their entertaining and knowledgeable guides.
CITY: Chicago
Lagunitas Brewing Company - TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary
Head to the Lagunitas TapRoom and Beer Sanctuary. They're serving up some fun, music, munchies and beers that you won't find on the shelves. Free tours are available.
CITY: Chicago
Hometown Holiday in Lemont
A traditional welcome to the Christmas season with tree decorating throughout town, an ice sculpting demonstration, horsedrawn wagon rides, face painting, caroling, visits with Santa, a variety of children's activities and our official tree lighting.
CITY: Lemont
Ugly Sweater Party
Join us for some holiday cheer! -$100 in Topgolf game play awarded to the "All Around Ugliest," "Most Festive," and "Best Duo," costume. -Drink Specials -DJ playing the latest hitsTopgolf is also an official toy drop off location for Toys for Tots, so if you're interested in donating, just bring a gift with you to the party.
CITY: Wood Dale
Springbrook Nature Center
The present Springbrook facilities includes a barn-styled building with a classroom, open area with activities, a large aquarium and restrooms. The land includes 2 miles of trails that are open year-round. Whether you are walking through a tunnel of prairie grasses or standing four feet above a cattail marsh on the 700 foot long boardwalk, the sights will take you back to the days of the explorers. Along your walk you'll discover a flowing brook, shady woods, flower-filled meadows and prairies, and marshes thick with cattails and ancient willows.
CITY: Itasca
Tours By Foot
Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the only pay-what-you-like Chicago walking tours. These interesting and informative sightseeing tours will take you through many of the Windy City's most famous neighborhoods. They're one of the best things to do on your visit. They offer walking, food, architecture and bike tours. Come experience their Chicago walking tours.
CITY: Chicago
Home For The Holidays
Catch the old fashioned holiday spirit in Downtown Oak Park! Celebrate the season with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa.
CITY: Oak Park
Holiday Walk & Live Window Display
You'll revel in all things Christmas while strolling Madison Street during the Holiday Walk. Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, meet Santa's reindeer, warm up with a marshmallow roast, and visit merchant open houses featuring special sales, refreshments and more! The highlight of the event is the shopkeeper's windows, featuring creative and sometimes humorous live holiday displays. You've never seen anything like it-not even on State Street! The Holiday Walk begins when Santa arrives by fire engine to light the Christmas tree in Constitution Court (Thomas and Madison) at 6 p.m. Photo op and visit with Santa from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park National Bank.
CITY: Forest Park
Hooters Restaurant
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood and salads all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY: Lansing
Calumet City Historical Society & Museum
An 1836 log cabin is located in Veteran's Park at Burnham & 167th (Heritage Drive) where our annual festival in September is held with entertainment & food. Our museum at 760 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, Illinois has exhibits of local interest.
CITY: Calumet City
Holidays at the Home and Studio
Enjoy the Holidays at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park! Youth volunteers will be on hand to tell stories of how the Wright family celebrated the holidays. You won't want to miss the highlight of the tour, the 12-foot tree in the children's playroom, all decked out in period ornaments. After visiting the Home, visitors are welcome to step into Frank Lloyd Wright's studio to experience the Froebel blocks, the geometric shapes that Wright credited with influencing the development of his Prairie style of architecture. In addition, hot chocolate will be available in the courtyard! Dates are December 13th and December 20th with tours running continuously from 9-11am.
CITY: Oak Park
Bye Bye Birdie
Come out for an awesome theatre production. Show dates are 2/13, 2/14,2/15,2/20,2/21, & 2/22.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Quincy Street Distillery
Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States.
CITY: Riverside
Hooters Restaurant
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Rhine Hall Distillery
In the heart of the Industrial District of Chicago, Charlie and Jenny Solberg, Father-daughter team opened a handcraft brandy distillery. Their Brandy Bar is open for tastings and cocktails on Thursdays & Saturdays, along with two scheduled tours on Saturday.
CITY: Chicago
Hooters Restaurant
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY: Orland Park
Jesus Christ Superstar
Come out for this great production! Show dates are 3/20, 3/21, 3/22, 3/27, 3/28 & 3/29.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Holiday Happenings
Holiday activities throughout the village; lunch with Santa; children's activities; trolley rides; craft and bake sales; performing groups; living nativity; evening light parade; pancake breakfast.
CITY: Thornton
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Sparklers Cheer Team hosts a craft and vendor fair for unique holiday shopping. Avon, Tupperware, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Miche, Homemade Jewelry and Crafts, baked goods, split the pot raffle and items to be raffled off and much much more. Free admission and concessions available.
CITY: Oak Forest
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
CITY: Frankfort
LEGO Train Show
The LEGO show has become a holiday tradition and this year it is even better with the show extended throughout the entire Visitors Center and restaurant. This extraordinary event is produced by the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club and is the group's largest annual show in terms of display space and attendance. Visitors to the show are encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots drop boxes inside the Cantigny Visitors Center.
CITY: Wheaton
Allgauer's Restaurant
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
CITY: Alsip
Frankfort Area Historical Society
Small museum with unique display areas and photographs of Frankfort memorabilia.
CITY: Frankfort
Pullman State Historic Site
Tour availability of the 1881 Hotel Florence and Pullman Factory site are subject to change. Please call or link to www.pullman-museum.org for the most up-to-date information.
CITY: Chicago
Civil War & Military Legacy
This memorial is dedicated to the 50+ men from Blue Island who served in the Union armies.
CITY: Blue Island
Park Forest Historical Society Archive
Park Forest Local History Collection and Archive. Documents, photographs, video, and newspapers on historic Park Forest, 1946. Some items are on the early history of the region. It is best to call ahead to speak to the archivist. Some information is available at the Park Forest Public Library.
CITY: Park Forest
Holly Days Figure Skating
Come out and enjoy the holiday themed skating exhibition.
CITY: Oak Lawn
First Responders Memorial
This memorial incorporates over twelve tons of steel and concrete from the World Trade Center disaster and features bronze sculptures by Artist Erik Blome.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Lan-Oak Park District
The Lan-Oak Park District manages 23 park sites, the Eisenhower Fitness & Community Center and the Pennsy Greenway (Bike Trail) which is part of the 475-mile Grand Illinois Trail.
CITY: Lansing
Museum of the Matteson Hisotrical Society
History and artifacts of the Matteson area; obituaries, maps, oral histories, library of antique books and newspaper clippings.
CITY: Matteson
Oak Forest Veterans Memorial
The memorial's steel, five point star represents the branches of military service. The angle of the star reminds us of those who perished in the line of duty. The memorial also includes commemorative headstones of the first seven Oak Forest residents who died in combat.
CITY: Oak Forest
Tinley Park Veterans Memorial
The Tinley Park Veterans Memorial features benches along a parkway and is dedicated to Village Trustee Pat Rea, a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General.
CITY: Tinley Park
Prairie State College Jazz Festival
An annual two day festival including a concert featuring top jazz artists and two days of instrumental clinics for local junior high and high school musicians.
CITY: Chicago Heights
Blue's night with Nick Moss & Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners
Singer/songwriter Kevin Purcell welds the gritty, back alley sounds of Chicago blues with the back roads soul of southern rock.Nick Moss was weaned on postwar electric blues, his timely and topical songwriting enveloped in new rhythms and guitar innovations have resulted in music of a higher intensity. Together, these blues heroes, backed by incredible bands, deliver a no-holds-barred show that's gritty, rockin' and, above all, a blast.
CITY: Schaumburg
Hoyt's Chicago
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy. Expect to find seasonal versions of classic Midwestern comfort food, including house-made soups, salads and sandwiches that often incorporate local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch also feature classic American dishes, which pair well with the local beer selection and cocktail list.
CITY: Chicago
Oak Lawn Veterans Memorial
This memorial features a polished black stone wall dedicated to all veterans and displays the names of all Oak Lawn residents who died serving their country.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Palos Hills Veterans Memorial
A salute to the 5 branches of the Armed Forces. Memorial brick walkway honoring those who have served. Veterans Day ceremony held each year in November.
CITY: Palos Hills
Tinley Park Historical Society & Museum
The Tinley Park Historical Society was established in 1974 to preserve the history of Tinley Park and the surrounding areas that have influenced its growth and development. Since 1976, the Society has been headquartered at the "Old Zion Landmark," 6727 174th Street where it maintains a museum of local history and a local research library. The Prairie Gothic style "Old Zion Landmark" church was built in 1884 for the local Zion Lutheran congregation. The Historical Society complex also includes a reproduction of the Village's second schoolhouse. The original one room schoolhouse had been built in 1880 very near to the current location to replace a smaller schoolhouse and from 1892 to 1954 the building served as the community's Village Hall. The "Landmark Chapel" and the "New Saenger Hall" meeting room are available for weddings and other meetings and special events.
CITY: Tinley Park
Holiday Open House
Visits with Santa; performing groups; music and caroling; holiday cookies, punch, coffee; visit the museum which is decorated for the holidays.
CITY: Thornton
Palos Heights 9/11 and Veterans Memorial
This unique memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragic events on September 11, 2001.
CITY: Palos Heights
Frankfort Historic Business Association
Whatever the season, there's a reason to shop historic Frankfort. Visit our web site for a list of our charming stores, eclectic boutiques and relaxing restaurants, plus monthly special events.
CITY: Frankfort
Georgios Banquets & Comfort Inn & Conference Centre
The Georgios Ballroom accommodates up to 1,200 persons. Ideal setting for your special event. Again, voted #1 banquet facility 2014 in the Chicago Southland previous 10 years. Voted The Knot Best of Wedding, 2014, 2013 & 2011!
CITY: Orland Park
1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar
1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.
CITY: Roselle
Ravisloe Country Club
Ravisloe Country Club is a 110 year old golf and banquet facility that opened to the public in 2009.
CITY: Homewood
Water's Edge Golf Club
Championship Golf; GSP golf carts; bentgrass tees; fairways and greens; lighted driving range; breakfast, lunch dinner and beer specials, golf outings and private events; name-brand merchandise.
CITY: Worth
George Dunne National Golf Course
Forest Preserve golf course with practice facility.
CITY: Oak Forest
Veterans Plaza
Public park-like setting dedicated to the Veterans and Heroes of our nation.
CITY: Alsip
Running for Kicks
Matching your foot structure to a pair of shoes. Carrying running, walking and cross training shoes. Also carrying a full line of technical clothing.
CITY: Palos Heights
Holiday Bricktacular
Step out of the cold and into a winter wonderland filled with LEGO brick. Throughout the month of December, young brick fans are invited to play seasonal games and deck the halls with loads of brick-tastic holiday fun!
CITY: Schaumburg
The Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies
Located only 26 miles southwest of Chicago. Over 200 acres of pristine Illinois native prairie, much like the area was pre-settlement. Wildflowers, birds, butterflies abound! Prairie slide shows and tours available with advanced notice.
CITY: Markham
Lansing Country Club
Private golf and fishing club offering bocce, bean bags and numerous events all year long. Open to the public for golf on Mondays. The club's banquet facilities are available to non-members for special events, weddings, showers and meetings.
CITY: Lansing
Odyssey Golf Course & Banquets
This 18-hole championship course was designed by two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange. It's a masterpiece of lush fairways and manicured greens.
CITY: Tinley Park
VFW Post 450 Iraqi Memorial
This is a memorial for troops lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
CITY: Alsip
Sports Collectible Show
Sports Collectible Show. Sports cards, NASCAR, toys, comic books, collectible cards and other collectible items.
CITY: Orland Park
Lansing Municipal Airport
A full-service reliever airport, we provide the national aviation community access to the southern suburbs. The airport has two hard-surface runways: Runway 18-36 is 4002' and Runway 9-27 is 3395'.
CITY: Lansing
Ariel's Bar & Restaurant
Upscale Casual American themed restaurant, 28 draft beers and 6 wines on tap. We will please your palate, your senses and your mood!
CITY: Tinley Park
Homewood Railroad Platform & Park
Platform allows viewing of mainline/commuter rails with live switchyard audio. An underground walkway, leading to the park, displays murals depicting railway history. The park features a retired/restored locomotive and caboose.
CITY: Homewood
Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre
Come and see the exciting Broadway musicals which led the US Conference of Mayors to recognize the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre program with the prestigious National City Livability Award in 2009! For tickets 708.857.2200.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Family Fun Night Event
This is a perfect event to try out ice-skating and spend quality time with your family and friends
CITY: Oak Lawn
Chocolate Fest
Calling all chocolate lovers! Taste the finest chocolates from exclusive confectioners. Participate in the bake off, judges will determine who has the best chocolate recipe!
CITY: Homewood
J. J. Kelley's
Since 1988, a great Restaurant & Pub featuring homemade food specials, drink specials, outdoor deck and live entertainment in a family friendly atmosphere.
CITY: Lansing
Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House
Recently being chosen for the best ribs by Chicago Magazine adds to our long list of recognition's and awards for outstanding service and food. Celebrating for over 36 years.
CITY: Glenwood
Chew on this Dog Barkery
Toys, Treats, Accessories, Natural Foods, Holistic Supplements. They carry everything you need for a healthy happy dog and/or cat.
CITY: Frankfort
1950s Park Forest House Museum
Step back into the 1950s in an original rental townhome furnished with toys, dolls, books, clothes and home furnishings of the era, in the first fully-planned post-World War II suburb.
CITY: Park Forest
Sports Collectable Show
Sports Collectable Show. Sports Cards, NASCAR, Toys, Comic Books, Collectable cards and other collectable items.
CITY: Orland Park


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Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead in NY Apartment
Updated: 02/02/2014 - Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment Sunday morning, multiple media outlets are reporting.
Updated: 02/02/2014 - Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment Sunday morning, multiple media outlets are reporting.
Posted: 02/01/2014 - A 20-year-old Michigan State University student has died after he and another student were shot in their apartment near the school's campus.
Posted: 02/01/2014 - Fellow Republicans are assessing the damage of new allegations that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew about a traffic-blocking operation orchestrated by top aides earlier than he has acknowledged.
Updated: 01/31/2014 - Sixteen members of the Virginia National Guard have returned home after assisting with water sampling operations in West Virginia following the Jan. 9 chemical spill.
Posted: 01/30/2014 - Air Force officials say the number of nuclear force officers implicated in a proficiency test cheating scandal has grown to 92 out of a force of 500.
Updated: 01/29/2014 - A simple lab treatment can turn ordinary cells from mice into stem cells, according to a surprising study that hints at a possible new way to grow tissue for treating illnesses like diabetes and Parkinson's disease.
Posted: 01/29/2014 - The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent in December.
Posted: 01/28/2014 - Pete Seeger, troubadour and activist for more than a half-century, has died in NYC at age 94.
Posted: 01/27/2014 - Wondering if your credit card number could be in the hands of a crook? Look for a charge for $9.84. The Better Business Bureau issued a fraud alert about a raft of consumer complaints all reporting the same charge.
Posted: 01/26/2014 - It's going to cost you a few pennies more to mail a letter. The cost of a first-class postage stamp is now 49 cents - 3 cents more than before.
Posted: 01/26/2014 - Police say a 19-year-old from suburban Washington was the gunman in yesterday's deadly shootings at a Maryland shopping mall.
Posted: 01/26/2014 - The average U.S. price of gasoline has dipped 3.5 cents a gallon in the past two weeks and prices in California have fallen nearly 8 cents in the same time period.
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A research centre which focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of children has been awarded £4.3M funding to continue its work for a further five years.
The Centre for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer) tackles key public health issues such as smoking, obesity and mental health.
The renewed funding will enable experts from the Cardiff, Bristol and Swansea Universities to continue their work with children and young people across Wales and the South West, looking at how to tackle the social, environmental and behavioural issues which underlie health problems later in life.
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Professor Rona Campbell, from the School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol, who also holds an Honorary Chair at Cardiff University, has been appointed the new Director of DECIPHer after being Co-Director for the last five years. Co-Directors Professor Simon Murphy and Professor Ronan Lyons will lead the Centre's work at Cardiff and Swansea Universities.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Extending its commitment to innovation in retail with mobile technology, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced and previewed a new wave of mobile apps to help retailers market to and engage with consumers, enhancing the shopping experience and boosting customer loyalty. SAP® Customer Loyalty, SAP® On-Shelf Availability Manager and SAP® Retail Store Ops Associate mobile apps were announced at the NRF 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO, being held January 13-16 in New York City, where SAP is located in booth 1407.
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The mobile explosion has taken the retail world by storm. It has empowered consumers, making them more informed and demanding. As a result, show rooming has become one of the biggest challenges retailers face today. During this past holiday season 80 percent of retailers expected to be impacted by this phenomenon with an average sales loss of five percent. Yet, only 10 percent had a strategy to tackle this challenge.1 These new SAP mobile apps enable retailers to deliver a superior omni-channel experience both directly to consumers' mobile devices and via mobile equipped in-store associates.
"With 70 percent of consumers grabbing for their phone while shopping, it's not surprising that mobile commerce revenue is expected to explode to US$1 trillion by 2017,"2 said Sanjay Poonen, president and head of Mobile Division, SAP. "It's natural that people want to connect with their favorite brands on their mobile devices, whether on the couch or in the store. This presents an opportunity for retailers to meet consumer demand, using mobile technology to deliver superior customer service, drive brand engagement and create unique experiences designed to suit the consumer need in a format they want."
To create customer loyalty and increase share of wallet, SAP plans to release SAP Customer Loyalty which would enable retailers to send unique offers straight to the customers' phones, thereby increasing promotion conversion rates and marketing return on investment (ROI). In addition, retailers may be able to provide real-time access to valuable information such as rewards granted, points available, status levels, and more to spark increased transactions.
SAP Retail Store Ops Associate empowers associates with in-store merchandising, sales and service. It provides store associates with detailed product insights to deliver exceptional customer service. Store associates can access information in back-end systems with an intuitive user interface, and can answer nearly any questions customers might have, especially during critical sales and service discussions. Retailers can improve workforce efficiency and store performance, increase shopper loyalty and customer and employee satisfaction and increase store sales. Available now on iPhone, retailers can:
- Look up real-time information on specific products, including regular and promotional price and duration of promotion, available stock levels, product descriptions and warranty information
- Correct inventory counts or transfer products
- Perform in-store markdown on the shelf
- Perform ad-hoc counting
The mobile app complements the SAP® Retail Store Ops Manager mobile app from a persona perspective.
SAP On-Shelf Availabilitymonitors sales transactions, detects discrepancies in sales patterns that might relate to product availability on shelf and issues warning. Available now on iPad, the mobile app for store associates provides different departments with user-friendly tools to respond to on-shelf availability issues in a timely fashion and correct the issue. The mobile app for store managers provides a monitoring instrument to view and follow the on-shelf availability situation, explore any possible correlation and use it for resource optimization. Retailers can:
- Have real-time insight into on-shelf availability on a weekly, daily and hourly basis, as well as into processing status and processing time
- Monitor sales transactions; detect discrepancy in sales patterns that might relate to the product availability on shelf; and issue warnings
- List products that might be out of stock
For more information, visit the SAP Newsroom.
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BP plans to return to above-the-line advertising next year with a campaign showcasing the contribution the company makes to society, as it looks to draw a line under the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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BP pulled its UK marketing in the wake of the spill, and returned only this year with a campaign to promote its sponsorship of London 2012.
BP was recently hit by the biggest fine in US history, after agreeing a $4.5bn settlement with the authorities over its part in the disaster, which killed 11 workers and dispersed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
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A grassroots organization has conducted a survey among residents in LaFitte affected by the Chevron pipeline fire.
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"The purpose of this survey is to document the impacts of the Chevron fire on people living in the area," said Anne Rolfes of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade. "The oil industry has a decades-long pattern of pretending that its accidents miraculously cause no problems. But people are sick and it's time for the oil industry to admit its accident problem and invest money to prevent them."
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Story letters.
Children's literature children's literature, writing whose primary audience is children.
See also children's book illustration. The Beginnings of Children's Literature
The earliest of what came to be regarded as children's literature was first meant for adults. is a significant segment of the book market, and includes authors with household names History
Formation (1998-2000)
Household Names have been together since 1998, with various members rotating throughout the line-up with singer, Jason Garcia, until it was solidified in the summer of 2000 with bassist/keyboardist, Chris Peters, and drummer, C. J. like Dr. Seuss Noun 1. Dr. Seuss - United States writer of children's books (1904-1991)
Geisel, Theodor Seuss Geisel and Eric Carle. Even celebrities are in on the fun, with their own titles on the best seller lists. Along with the increased visibility of children's literature, parents have become better informed and more interested in the books and stories their children read, in and outside the classroom. They also may look to teachers for suggestions on how to choose good books See how to find a good computer book. for home reading.
One way in which I communicate about children's literature choices is with Story Letters. These one-page communications can be compared to "Book Notes" in the New Yorker yorker
Cricket a ball bowled so as to pitch just under or just beyond the bat [probably after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club] or "Book Talk" in Instructor Magazine. Whatever book I have read with my class in a given week, I turn into a Story Letter. These letters go home on Friday afternoons as a family communication tool about literature. They serve as a link from classroom reading to the children's homes children's home n → centro de acogida para niños
children's home n → foyer m d'accueil (pour enfants)
children's home n . In my classroom, the letters are written both in English and Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. , but they could be written in any language as long as the teacher is able to communicate about the book. Parent volunteers can help produce the letters, making it a routine and easy practice to manage. The letters communicate about our classroom curriculum as well as the wealth of fine children's literature available today.
To get started, I create a frame or template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the (see example on page 242-I). Twenty-five or so of these templates last throughout my school year. As I make lesson plans for each week, I include a Story Letter. This communication spotlights the book we have emphasized for the week. Each Friday, I distribute a copy of the Story Letter for each child to take home. This letter becomes their optional homework for the weekend. I copy the cover of the book onto the back of my Story Letter. This helps the little ones young children.
See also: Little to recall the book when discussing it with their families, especially if the title does not directly name the main character or event.
The activities suggested in the Story Letter emphasize oral language but almost always have a writing, art, mathematics, science, or social studies component as well. Make sure to include suggestions for activities that are accessible to all children. For instance, writing "Take your child to the aquarium aquarium, name for any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. Aquariums are known to have been constructed in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. Goldfish have been bred in China for several hundred years and are still the most commonly kept fish in home " as the suggested follow-up activity to Leo Leo, in astronomy
Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Lionni's book Swimmy may encourage families to go to the aquarium, and would encourage discussion and comparison of real fish to the fish in the text. However, not all families will have the cultural and/or economic means to visit an aquarium. Therefore, I suggest including this type of activity as one of the choices in the "Other Literature Extensions" section of the Story Letter. As the primary activity, I encourage: "Go on a walk around your house. Are there any items, such as a chair, a plate, or a book, that stand out from the others as Swimmy did? How? If you walk outside, are there rocks, shells, or leaves that stand out?" (By color, size, texture?)
By the end of the year, Story Letters represent a record of my classroom selections. I can see a year's worth of classroom literature at a glance, and evaluate the breadth and depth of my selections. I can ask myself such questions as, "What subjects or themes did I emphasize with this year's class?" Furthermore, I can ask, "Were there any gaps?" and "Did I have a balance of literature genres?" This record of the Story Letters can remind me of books I have forgotten and should include next year.
The Story Letter project demonstrates an ideal example of developmentally appropriate practices Developmentally appropriate practice (or DAP) is a perspective within early childhood education whereby a teacher or child caregiver nurtures a child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development by basing all practices and decisions on (1) theories of child development, (2) , as it consistently involves parents in the learning and experiences of their young children. The impact purpose of the Story Letter is to inform parents about the depth of children's literature available to them and how it creates wonderful learning opportunities. Offering a variety of appealing and authentic suggestions for extending children's literature opens up the mindset mind·set or mind-set
1. A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations.
2. An inclination or a habit. for parents to explore themes in books in a variety of ways.
Additional outcomes of the Story Letter project include building an ongoing partnership and sustaining reciprocal Bilateral; two-sided; mutual; interchanged.
Reciprocal obligations are duties owed by one individual to another and vice versa. A reciprocal contract is one in which the parties enter into mutual agreements. communication with parents. As the teacher documents and analyzes the nature and quality of the activity related to each Story Letter, it serves as an authentic assessment Authentic assessment is an umbrella concept that refers to the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful,"[1] as compared to multiple choice standardized tests. tool for young children's learning and development. Documentation and analysis of student learning and parent involvement facilitate teachers' personal professional reflection to refine/enrich the activity. Thus, both the teacher and the parents have the opportunity to scaffold scaffold
Temporary platform used to elevate and support workers and materials during work on a structure or machine. It consists of one or more wooden planks and is supported by either a timber or a tubular steel or aluminum frame; bamboo is used in parts of Asia. and enrich young children's cognitive and socio-emotional interests.
Example of a Story Letter to Parents
Date: April 10, 2009
We have been reading: Frog and Toad Are Friends
The author is: Arnold Lobel
Please ask me about:
Why did Frog trick Toad and wake him up early?
I can also tell you why:
Toad was banging his head on the wall and doing other silly things Silly Thing is a record company in Hong Kong. The company currently have the following artists and music groups:
- Juno Mak
- I Love You Boyz
- Grace Yip
- Eric Kwok
- Yan Ng
- Bliss
- Krusty (music group)
Suggested at-home activities:
* Look on a calendar for names of months and beginnings of seasons. What else is on a calendar? Make up your own story at home.
* Make your own calendar.
* Play Leap-Frog.
* Make figures of Frog and Toad using play-dough or clay.
* Pretend to be Frog and Toad and tell stories to each other.
Other Literature Extensions:
* Visit your local library and find other book to read about friendships.
Thank you--
From my teachers and me
(A copy of the cover of Frog and Toad Are Friends would be copied on the back of this letter.)
Story Letter Template
We have been reading:
The author is:
Please ask me about:
I can also tell you why (or how):
Suggested at-home activities:
Other Literature Extensions:
Thank you--
From my teachers and me
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