Friday, December 30, 2011
Get out and do something this weekend!
Chicago NYE Ball When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Rosemont Ballroom; 5555 N. River Rd., Chicago. Why Go: Celebrate the new year with dancing, music and featured performer Lil John. Pricing: N/A New Years Eve Skate When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 31 from noon until 2 p.m. at IceLand; 8435 Ballard Rd., Niles. Why Go: Celebrate the New Year early with fun music, hats, noise makers, and games for the kids. There will be a countdown and toast at "midnight.” Pricing: $5 plus $3 skate rental. Chambers New Years Eve Bash When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Chambers; 6881 N. Milwaukee, Niles. Why Go: Join Chambers on New Years Eve for two rooms of entertainment. In the west room The Ronnie Ross Show will be performing and in the …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Skokie's veteran lawmaker is not optimistic about future of expanded gambling in Illinois
For Lou Lang, Governor Pat Quinn’s counterproposal on gaming legislation is pretty much a non starter, but that does not necessarily mean the veteran representative will stop his two decade long effort to expand gambling in Illinois. On Monday, Quinn released a modified expanded gambling bill that dramatically cut back on the legislation that barely squeaked through both Springfield chambers this spring, with Lang guiding it through the House. With Quinn labeling the bill “top heavy” state Sen. John Cullerton never formally sent that package to Quinn to try and work out a compromise and prevent Quinn from vetoing the bill. After a summer of verbal jousting involving Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a major proponent of a Chicago casino, the …
Friday, September 30, 2011
New haunted attraction opening Saturday in Morton Grove
Do you dare face 40,000-square-feet worth of thrills, screams and fear? If you’re brave enough, you could earn bragging rights this weekend by conquering Morton Grove’s much talked about haunted house, Fear City. Earlier: Planning Commission Approves Fear City Plan Fear City is Chicago’s “newest and largest” haunted attraction and will provide a 30 minute thrill ride for audiences. This ghostly attraction opens with a shriek on Saturday, Oct. 1 and will run every week, Sunday through Thursday, up until Oct. 31. Audiences will experience a series of haunted scenes and mazes with more than 50 live actors accompanied by special audio, lighting and video effects. Fear City is also partnering with local pizza restaurant Pequod's to sell comfort…
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Illinois EPA issues orange alert for sensitive groups.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Chicago area tomorrow, Sept. 1, according to AIRNow.gov. This is an orange level alert, which means the air may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. "Active children and adults, people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Everyone else, especially children, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion," according to the National Weather Service. For more information visit the National Weather Service.
Timeless rock band donates half its receipts to fight breast cancer.
Chicago is a band unlike any other. Making only its second Ravinia Festival appearance this past weekend the group thrilled an enthusiastic audience in its opening night performance Saturday with music from its past and present. Its Ravinia debut was in 1972. Exciting a sold out pavilion and lawn full of fans who have grown into middle age with them and people who have come to know them in more recent years, Chicago played not only for the audience but to help fight breast cancer. Though not publicized beforehand, half of the band’s receipts from its performance go to charity. Chicago has had a history of generosity from its inception in the late 1960’s not limited to sharing receipts. That was a rare bonus for a 14-year old singer from …
Nonprofit group searching for developers to create "Placemaking" application.
In today’s constantly connected world, there seems to be a mobile application for just about everything. There’s an app to find the cheapest gas, the best nearby bar and even for counting calories. But now the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is looking for someone to develop an app that could help users discover great public spaces throughout the Chicago metro area. Read more: Patch launches an iPhone app The nonprofit is holding a contest for any web developer or community group that can create the best “Placemaking” application. This app will help both residents and visitors make the most out of local transportation, neighborhoods, parks and malls. With the help of their sponsor, IBM, the group will reward the winner $2,500. …
Skokie Mike
4:22 pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011
I think it's so funny that CHICAGO is worried about this making the city immoral, corrupt. Really? Are you serious? Give me a break, this is all about money and everyone involved just wants a bigger piece of the pie. more ›