Night life events: Trivia Thursdays at Karma Pub
Karma Pub's trivia
Take on the Chicago Trivia Guys Thursdays throughout September at Karma Pub. Beginning at 7 p.m., gather a team and enjoy Thursday drink specials like the $5 Svedka martinis. Other drink offerings include craft and domestic brews that range from $4.25 to $6.25, or signature cocktails like the Basil Grape made with Svedka vodka, fresh basil, muddled grapes and ginger ale, for $8; or the Americano with Campari, sweet vermouth and soda, $7.
Karma Pub, 510 E. Route 83 at Route 45, Mundelein. (847) 970-6900 or thekarmapub.com.
Bear down
Kick off the Chicago Bears' regular season this Sunday at Hawthorn's Backyard, where there's a free pig roast and wing buffet at every halftime. Game day specials include $12 Miller and Coors buckets and $5 Bloody Marys. A Bears Nike jersey is given away every game.
Hawthorn's Backyard, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane, West Chicago. (630) 293-6700 or hawthornesbackyard.com.
New at Jimmy's
Jimmy's Grill is under new management with fresh new menu items courtesy of chef Travis Rodriguez, as well as new daily drink specials. On Monday and Wednesday, go for the $15 buckets of Corona; Tuesday, $5 Dale's Pale Ale; $15 Two Brothers buckets Thursday; and $15 Corona buckets and $5 Bloody Marys on Sunday.
Jimmy's Grill, 245 S. Washington St., Naperville. (630) 548-2500 or jimmysgrillnaperville.com.