Looking to try karaoke? Here are a few spots for testing your chops. Only one of these venues (Tequila Roadhouse) is currently sponsoring a contest, but be sure to check in periodically for updates.
El Conquistador, 4920 W. Irving Park Rd. 9 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Spanish and English karaoke with “Javier.” 773-202-0700.
Cyber Can Cafe Karaoke, 1154 S. Elmhurst, Mt. Prospect. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays. All-ages storefront karaoke featuring titles in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Seven karaoke booths, with the option to record your efforts onto a CD or cassette. 847-228-7622.
Duke’s Grill, 476 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. K-jay: Wayne Ewing. 847-526-0002.
The Manhattan Club, 300 S. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. K-jay: “Barb.” 630-871-2991.
Parkway Tavern, 748 W. Fullerton Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays. K-jay: Bob Fortich. 773-327-8164.
Shoeless Joe’s, 10290 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesdays. K-jay: Anthony “Frank” Cassano. 847-296-5760.
The Shore Club, 220 N. Broadway, Aurora. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. K-jay: Tim Neuikercin. 630-859-1498.
Sloppy T’s, 4820 W. Elm St., McHenry. 9 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. K-jay: “Cory.” 815-385-7375.
Taste of the Orient, 459 N. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook. 7-11 p.m. Saturdays. English and Tagalog karaoke with Marilou Dichosa and Jojo Villaruel. 630-226-9500.
Tequila Roadhouse, 1653 N. Wells St. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursdays. K-jay Kristie Jones. Contest begins in May. 312-440-0535.
