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Friday, June 9, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Beatrix’s Father’s Day special features a hot honey fried chicken sandwich plus a beer for $17.95 during brunch on June 18.

Now's the time to make suburban dining plans for Father's Day

Impress dad by planning a special brunch, lunch or dinner outing in the suburbs for Father's Day.
Hanover Park on June 27 will unveil its entry in the DuPage Pop Art Challenge — a mural of Andy Warhol-inspired portraits of four notable people from the village. It’s a tie-in with the “WARHOL” exhibition running through Sept. 10 at the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn.

Hanover Park unveiling Warhol-inspired mural of notable people from village

The village of Hanover Park is joining the celebration of the "WARHOL" exhibition that opened last week at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn in a couple ways this summer.
Joanna Tong, one of four partners in Tala Coffee Roasters in the space being built out as a cafe adjoining the roasting area in Libertyville. Customers will be able to watch the roasting process.

Tala Coffee Roasters adding cafe, tasting room to Libertyville industrial location

It's a dream come true for co-owner Joanna Tong.
Gurnee police say officers responded to a report of a black bear like this one Wednesday morning not far from the Gurnee Mills shopping mall. No bear was spotted when police arrived, but a video circulating online purports to show the bear running through the parking lot of the Hunt Club KinderCare preschool.

A bear in the suburbs? Police investigate sighting near Gurnee Mills mall

The Chicago football team may not be the only bears exploring a move to the suburbs. Gurnee police said a real bear may have been spotted near Gurnee Mills on Wednesday.
Director of Restoration Ecology Andrea Kramer and Managing Ecologist Matt Evans flag viola plants in McDonald Woods at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Record gift to Chicago Botanic Garden a boon for plant science, conservation, training
A major contribution will help the Chicago Botanic Garden study and conserve sensitive plant species, aiming to increase their numbers to reintroduce them to their habitats.
Crews cut the grass Tuesday at Poynor Park in St. Charles, leaving marks as dry conditions start to show.
'Not all that unusual' but quick drought for suburbs: What you should do with fire, your lawn
Though a moderate drought is not uncommon for the suburbs, the dry weather leading to this year's conditions is: Last month was the Chicago area's fourth-driest May on record. Impacts have been limited so far, but experts say the weather could be further cause for agricultural and ecological concern if we don't see enough rain in the coming months.
Fest-goers enjoy rides and more during a previous Libertyville Days.
Festivals June 9-15: Chicago Blues Fest, Rails to Victory, Mundelein Craft Beer Fest and more
If you haven't made it to an outdoor concert, movie in the park, cruise night or festival yet, there are a variety of options happening across the suburbs this week. The best part? Most are free to attend.
Top this Mexican elote soup with all the traditional fixings of the beloved street food.
Try this nod to Mexican elote in soup form as summer corn rolls in
M. Eileen Brown adapts this recipe for Elote Corn Soup from one found at delish.com. It's a must-try when the fresh summer corn rolls in.
The Hoffman Estates village board recognized two women for saving their loved ones with CPR, as well as the first responders who completed the job. From left in the front row are John Myrda and his wife, Ella Myrda, who saved him, Marek Semik and his daughter who saved him, Katie Muehlfelder, and Northwest Central Dispatch Center Telecommunicator Janine Tribuzio, who instructed Katie.
Family members, first responders lauded for saving two Hoffman Estates men with CPR
Women from different families helped save the lives of two loved ones in Hoffman Estates on the same day this spring by practicing the CPR instructions they received from emergency dispatchers.
Blippi and his best friend Meekah tour to the Rosemont Theatre with “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour” for two shows Saturday, June 10.
Best Bets: Blippi in Rosemont, Chi-Soul Fest, Jim Breuer, Umphrey's McGee rock doc
Find kid-friendly fun with Blippi, dance the weekend away with Chi-Soul Fest at Navy Pier, revisit 25 years of Umphrey's McGee with the premiere of the documentary "Frame x Frame," laugh along with comedian Jim Breuer at the Genesee and more.
Volunteer Kyle Alberti sorts through bulk onions at the Northern Illinois Food Bank during a day of service May 18 with his employer, Omron Corp., in Geneva.
'Sister Rosemarie's vision': Northern Illinois Food Bank honors 40 years of helping neighbors
Northern Illinois Food Bank is marking 40 years of helping people dealing with food insecurity. The organization recently held its inaugural Founder's Day event to honor Sister Rosemarie Burian, who founded the organization that now works across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
Pair this bright and breezy Chardonnay with summertime fare.
New entry in the canned wine category a keeper
Mary Ross discovers a Chardonnay in a can worth shouting about in Simply Cutrer. It reduces your carbon footprint while pairing nicely with picnic foods and barbecues.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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