One is a new, family-friendly musical by Griffin Theatre, the other is TUTA’s avant-garde take on Thornton Wilder. Both are short and enjoyable in quite different ways.
Day: December 10, 2024
Park Ridge City Council discuss possible incentives for construction of Hilton-brand hotel
After years of back-and-forth, the Park Ridge City Council now seems amenable to a new development incentive plan that uses some city resources – including money – to lure a development proposed for 1440 Higgins Road. While the Dec. 2 City Council meeting did not include a firm vote on the development, city leaders got enough support from council members to begin drafting a formal economic incentive package the council would consider at a future meeting. The plan, as it was proposed, will cost the city about $4.6 million in shared tax money, tax abatements, fee waivers and more. But, […]
After much revision, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan ekes through Finance Committee
It’s one step toward the spending plan coming to the full council for an up or down vote, which could happen as soon as Friday.
Morton Arboretum holiday light display among best in the country, USA TODAY says
Morton Arboretum’s “Illumination: Tree Lights” exhibit is one of the best festive botanical displays you’ll see this holiday season, according to a recent ranking from USA TODAY.
Review: Andrew Bird’s enchanting Gezelligheid concerts are a pitch-perfect way to celebrate December
Swapping between originals and covers of Vince Guaraldi and The Handsome Family, his performances at Fourth Presbyterian Church cast a holiday spell.
Last call for residents to submit entries for the Norridge ‘Holiday House Decorating Contest’
A tradition in Norridge is recognizing residents who go above and beyond when decorating their homes for the holidays. Residents have until 5 p.m. Thursday to enter this year’s annual “Holiday House Decorating Contest” – and residents may nominate a neighbor’s house. Tracey Avis, business license and customer service supervisor for the village of Norridge, told Pioneer Press that contest participants, who must live in the home, need to ensure their lights, animations and decorations are in working order for judging, which is expected to take place between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20. “No […]
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, 65, says his cancer has relapsed and spread to other organs
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s prostate cancer has relapsed and spread to other organs. The Baseball Hall of Famer, 65, will undergo more intensive treatment.
Naperville News Digest: Annual NYE’s Bubble Bash to be held at children’s museum; free tickets available for Settlement’s Wedding Showcase
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Jayden Riley, with offer from NIU, just keeps scoring for Yorkville Christian. Surprise? ‘He’s a pass-first kid.’
Junior guard Jayden Riley came into the game averaging 23.6 points and hit that total right on the nose for Mustangs.
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