Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]
Taste of Frankfort Returns September 24; Tickets Still Available
Tickets are still on sale for Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle’s popular fall fundraiser, Taste of Frankfort. Ogle and his fundraising committee will host the event on Tuesday, September 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME, 23320 South La Grange Road in Frankfort. The annual event features a wide variety of food samplings […]
Frankfort Hosting Senior Breakfast Event
The Village of Frankfort is excited to announce the highly anticipated annual Senior Breakfast, slated for September 18, at 8 a.m., at the Village Administration Building, 432 W. Nebraska Street. The event brings together Frankfort’s senior residents for a delightful morning filled with heartwarming camaraderie and village updates presented by Mayor Keith Ogle and Police […]
The Pork Patio – An Illinois State Fair Tradition
The Pork Patio at the Illinois State Fair has been a family tradition for more than 30 years. This year, fairgoers can get their favorite pork products from August 8-18. The menu features budget friendly classics, including chop on-a-stick, pork twister, pork burgers, pork chops, and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. JBS, Smithfield, Tyson, and Rantoul […]
Christkindlmarkets Chicago and Aurora Coming November 22
Expanded festivities, partner giveaways, cultural fun Organizers of the Christkindlmarket are excited to announce the return of this beloved holiday tradition for the 28th season at Daley Plaza in Chicago and its third year at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Both admission-free markets will open on November 22, and feature a delightful array of vendors and […]
Visit Chicago Southland Receives International Designation
Visit Chicago Southland was awarded the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International, in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world. “We are delighted to welcome Visit Chicago Southland to our esteemed DMAP community,” stated Don Welsh, […]
Real Smoke Flavor Elevates Classic Summer Grilling Dishes
(StatePoint) From patriotic holidays to park side barbecues to casual weeknight dinners, you can elevate your grilling game this summer with premium ingredients and some culinary inspiration. To help get started, Bear Mountain BBQ, maker of 100 percent all-natural hardwood pellets for pellet grills and smokers, has asked two of their favorite chefs to share […]
Manteno Woman’s Club Meets, with Gourmet Mushroom Program
The Manteno Woman’s Club met on June 26 for a luncheon meeting at Manteno Sportsman’s Club. Approximately 36 members and guests enjoyed a presentation on Thrive Mushrooms, given by Nihat Kemal Tasyurek, whose family is from Turkey and owns the business. The gourmet mushroom farm, at 1283 S. Seventh Avenue in Kankakee, is popular at […]
Farmers Market Updates
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 23, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car Cruise Night; […]
