A magician, comedians and a Midwest rock band are set to take the stage at the new Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora this winter.
A repurposed office building with ties to downtown Elgin’s storied past is now home to The Bottle Department, a new bar offering more than 250 craft beers.
Nisi Greek Grill, which recently opened in the Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District in Rosemont, is bringing a modern and refined take on Greek cuisine to the suburbs. “In Greek culture, sitting down for a meal takes three hours. I’d love for that to come back,” Forte Hospitality founder and CEO Kosti Demos says.
Despite objections from some neighbors and a negative recommendation by the city’s planning and zoning commissioners, the Elgin City Council has approved a plan for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop on the city’s east side.
Sparrow Coffee has opened at 100 Park Ave. in a former Starbucks site in downtown Clarendon Hills.
Halloween is just around the corner and Andy’s Frozen Custard has a limited-time treat with a pair of favorite candies. And STK is celebrating Día de los Muertos with specialty drinks, while Violi will host a Greek wine pairing dinner on Nov. 5.
Drury Lane Theatre revives the hit musical “Annie” while Marriott Theatre brings Anna and Elsa to life in “Frozen,” this week in Chicago-area theater.