Joliet library one of 10 in US to host NASA exoplanet exhibit
The only place in Illinois to see a NASA exhibit on the search for life on alien planets is the Joliet Public Library. And it's free.
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Talking in the library: Trio of librarians launch podcast at Green Hills
Green Hills Public Library District’s first podcast, “Checked Out," features discussions of books, TV, movies and more.
Suburban native CM Punk highlights NXT’s visit to Chicago area
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels talks developing talent for pro wrestling, Homer Glen's role in upcoming NXT event in Rosemont.
One Trick Pony in Lansing plans ‘last call’ at Chappel Avenue brewery, may reopen downtown
Owner Mark Kocol recently announced the One Trick Pony brewery will close Sept. 1, with plans to reopen eventually in downtown Lansing.
‘Feast’ in Homewood invites people to ‘be part of the art’
The Feast of the Goat Queen event Saturday is a celebration of "the universal heart of the theater kid in all of us," organizers said.
New brewery passport encourages sipping Southland suds
A new passport program by Visit Chicago Southland offers prizes to people who check in at 14 south suburban breweries. Meanwhile, the Dixie Highway Brewery Trail program is ending.
Crafters gather to create ‘rescue nests’ for injured wildlife
A group of crafters got together at Plum Creek Nature Center near Crete to crochet 'rescue nests' for Willowbrook Wildlife Center's injured animals.
Music rooted in Bohemia unites fans in Orland Park: ‘A lot of polka people are more like family than friends’
The 55th Annual Chicago Festival of Polka Bands in Orland Park brought long-time polka enthusiasts together, creating a sense of family and nostalgia.
Palos Heights native’s screenwriting career at cruising altitude with Kevin Hart movie ‘Lift’
When residents across the Southland hunkered down earlier this month for the snow and subsequent chill, those who turned to Netflix for their entertainment may have found themselves watching a...
Bigfoot stops by new coffee shop in Lemont to add to area’s Folklore
When Tess Abbasi-Weidler opened the doors to her Folklore Coffee shop for the first time on Dec. 8 in downtown Lemont, there was something of a celebrity guest appearance. Bigfoot,...