Elk Grove Village Entertainment
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll bandJul 28, 2025 1:23 pm - John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.
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Meet your local first responders at National Night Out eventsJul 25, 2025 3:17 pm - Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.
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New Schaumburg Starbucks to open west of Veridian development Thursday morningJul 22, 2025 4:37 pm - A long-anticipated 2,000-square-foot Starbucks with a drive-through and an outdoor patio will open in Schaumburg Thursday at its regular daily starting time of 4:30 a.m.
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It just works: Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza collab from Portillo’s, Lou Malnati’s surprisingly deliciousJul 22, 2025 4:23 pm - We tried the new Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s. Yep, that’s mustard on a pizza.
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The ‘best breakfast burritos’: Guzman y Gomez plans second Naperville restaurant, opens latest in Des PlainesJul 21, 2025 11:26 am - With a mission to “reinvent fast food,” Guzman y Gomez continues to introduce suburbanites to its version of made-to-order burritos and bowls with a new restaurant in Des Plaines and another planned for Naperville’s Route 59 corridor.
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Elk Grove Village mayor throws down in tag-team wrestling showcase match against prosJul 19, 2025 5:49 pm - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson was part of an eight-man tag team battle royale Saturday afternoon at Elk Grove Rotary Fest.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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Hot deals for hot dogs: Restaurants celebrate National Hot Dog Day WednesdayJul 15, 2025 11:58 am - Celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday with deals at local restaurants.