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THU, 1/27/2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Bev’s restaurant recently opened where Jimmy’s Grill stood for decades in downtown Naperville.

Bev's pop-up restaurant opens in Naperville, ahead of major renovation at Jimmy's Grill site

Bev's -- a pop-up restaurant in downtown Naperville -- recently opened at the corner spot held for decades by Jimmy's Grill. The restaurant will hold down the corner for until a renovation paves the way for a restaurant named Cali's.
Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) is nowhere to be found in this week’s episode of “The Book of Boba Fett,” and that’s a relief.

Widescreen: If you've been bored with 'Boba Fett,' this week's episode is the one to watch

Boba Fett is nowhere to be found in this week's episode of "The Book of Boba Fett." And that's a good thing. A bonus "Mandalorian" episode is just what "Star Wars" fans needed.
Amy Schneider’s “Jeopardy!” prize total of $1,382,800 puts her in fourth place on the regular-season winnings list.

'Jeopardy!' champ's streak ends

Champion Amy Schneider's dazzling streak on the quiz show is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money.
This is a rendering of the Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen restaurant approved to replace the former Brousko Authentic Greek Cuisine building at the southwest corner of Golf and Plum Grove roads in Schaumburg.

Schaumburg to be second U.S. site of Australian-based Mexican restaurant

A Mexican restaurant chain expanding to the U.S. by way of Australia plans to build its second North American location in Schaumburg. The first opened in Naperville two years ago.
From left: Mick Lee, Edison the Reindeer, Melissa Forman, Robin Rock and Jim Gronemann
Feder: Lite FM sets ratings record with Christmas music
More than 2.5 million listeners in the Chicago area tuned to WLIT 93.9-FM in the final weeks of 2021 as the iHeartMedia adult contemporary station culminated its 21st consecutive year as "The Holiday Lite."
For National Chocolate Cake Day, Chili’s is giving away 27,000 Molten Chocolate Cakes.
Dining bites: Chili's to give away 27,000 Molten Chocolate Cakes
Chili's Grill & Bar honors National Chocolate Cake Day by giving away 27,000 Molten Chocolate Cakes. Plus, Geneva Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Big Bowl honors Chinese New Year with specials Feb. 1-10, Tokio Pub hosts a White Elephant Dinner Jan. 31 and Half Day Brewing Company fetes six years with daily deals.
Alex Santilli explores healing and growth through life's struggles with his new single, “Try Again.”
Alex Santilli addresses personal growth with his new single, 'Try Again'
Late Nite Laundry drummer Alex Santilli traversed highs and lows during his formative years in Arlington Heights. His new solo single, "Try Again," promotes the idea that "You don't become a whole person unless you fail, right? You need darkness to appreciate the light."
Alex Syiek plays TV weather forecaster Phil Connors, Phoebe González plays Phil’s producer Rita and Jake Morrissy plays Punxsutawney Phil in Paramount Theatre’s regional premiere of “Groundhog Day: The Musical.”
Spotlight: It's 'Groundhog Day' over and over again at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre marks Groundhog Day with the regional premiere of its titular musical; Metropolis celebrates Billie Holiday; and Marriott Theatre revives the classic American tuner "West Side Story," this week in suburban theater.
Magic City Hippies, featuring Buffalo Grove drummer Pat Howard, right, brings tropical funk-infused vibes and a new album to Chicago’s Park West this weekend.
Sound check: New music, Park West show with Magic City Hippies
Buffalo Grove drummer Pat Howard comes back home when the Magic City Hippies shares its new album at the Park West this weekend; John Primer plays the blues at The Venue; Hey Nonny is back in action; and more.
Groundhog Days returns to Woodstock with a prediction set for Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Best Bets: Shadow or not, Groundhog Days returns to Woodstock
Woodstock celebrates Groundhog Days with a myriad of events starting Friday, the Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament returns to Fox River Grove, and local comedian Lenny Schmidt plays Zanies in Rosemont and Chicago.
This collage of everything going on at Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg — where it will be International Lego Day on Friday — is how Greg Nuse won his position as master model builder.
Constable: Lego celebrations in Schaumburg, city prove the toys click for lifetimes
None of the playthings of my childhood -- basketball, football, baseball bat, G.I. Joe, Hot Wheels, electric football game, BB gun -- had the staying power of Legos. The power of Legos is why Friday is International Lego Day at Schaumburg's Legoland Discovery Center Chicago.
As he gets older, Ron Onesti says his appreciation for all things, big or small, has intensified.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: The 'flavors' of life
After almost two years of lockdown and many cases of social unrest, the flavors of food, the sounds of music and the warmth of a hug have never meant more to me.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Youngsters watch from a window as balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pass by, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. The parade is returning in full, after being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Images from the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Carly Pearce accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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On Oct. 29 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Tacos Puebla located at 410 E. Green Street in Bensenville. This is the business’ second location; the original restaurant opened in Addison about five years ago. The newly renovated space can accommodate both dine-in and take-out options and their menu offers tacos, fajitas, burritos and much more. Village President Frank DeSimone and Tacos Puebla Owners Olivia Acuahuitl and Lauro Cuazitl cut the ceremonial red ribbon together as they celebrated the official opening. They were joined by family and friends, representatives of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, village of Bensenville staff and Tacos Puebla staff. During the ceremony guests had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated space and taste a variety of menu items while also being entertained by a live mariachi band.
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