For those of you who didn’t catch it, our colleagues Ray Rogina, Pat Crimmins and Kevin Ketchum took the Justa Coupla Guys podcast on the road recently to the Emerald Isle. Over the next several days we’ll be sharing snapshots of some of the lovely sights they saw. To see the entire journey, check out the Justa Coupla Guys Facebook page or YouTube. Day 6 of the journey took the guys to famed Blarney Castle and the lovely town of Cork. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)
Kanecountyconnects.com Kane County Emergency Communications (KaneComm) Telecommunicator Kezia Moore was recognized by the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District for her life-saving actions during a critical incident in August 2024. Moore answered a 911 call reporting a woman who was unresponsive and not breathing. She immediately provided CPR instructions over the phone until Pingree Grove police and fire personnel arrived on the scene. Thanks to her guidance and the quick response of the caller—who was also the patient’s husband—the woman made a full recovery and attended the award ceremony in person. Moore had the opportunity to meet the patient and her husband…
The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora present opening night of It’s Only A Play on Friday, May 16 at 8:00pm. The show will run on weekends through Saturday, June 14. It’s the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her lavish Manhattan townhouse. Downstairs the celebrities are pouring in, but the real action is upstairs in the bedroom, where a group of insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews. The group includes the excitable playwright; the possibly unstable wunderkind director; the pill-popping leading lady, treading the…
Downtown Oswego will be hosting its first ever Cowboy Crawl on Saturday, May 17. The fun begins at 10:30am at Nash Vegas Saloon with mimosas, breakfast, and bloodys and a country DJ. The day promises an unforgettable experience of cowboy-themed fun, live music, and great company. Enjoy country tunes and line dancing at participating venues, explore unique shops and restaurants offering special deals, and don your best cowboy attire for a chance to win prizes. With no cover charge, it’s free to join in on the fun. Come ready to kick up your heels and make some unforgettable memories in…
Spring is here and that means it’s time to break out the gardening gloves and get into your gardening era! Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery, and Garden Center is excited to help customers build their dream garden this year – they have you covered on all your gardening needs, from homegrown plants to fun garden decorations. Countryside’s Elburn facility is a gorgeous state-of-the-art Dutch glass greenhouse that is sure to provide customers with an enjoyable experience. All plants are grown with care and love by the team! Along with their talented florists who create beautiful bouquets and arrangements for any occasion,…
Bowes Creek Country ClubOne of the highlights of the Bowes Creek Country Club lifestyle is certainly the outstanding golf course and clubhouse. Created by Jacobson Golf Course Design to be enjoyable for all levels of golfers, the 18-hole golf course ranges from 6,900 yards from the professional tees to 5,000 from the junior tees. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of golfer. Along with the golf course, Jacobson has designed a full practice area complete with an elevated 30-station driving range with target greens at varying distances, putting and chipping greens, and a private lesson tee. Instead of standard…
Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area. Sangria Season is Here!With the sun shining and summer in the air, we’re excited to feature our three refreshing Sangria Fruit Wines—crafted to bring a little fun and flavor to your glass. Our Cherry Sangria is bursting with juicy red cherries and tart pomegranate, balanced by soft floral notes of cherry blossom for a smooth, bright finish. The Orange Sangria is a customer favorite. It captures the bold character of Seville oranges with just the right touch of sweetness. The slight bitterness of the orange blends…
Fairies, spells, love and laughter await as BrightSide Theatre in Naperville presents William Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream this weekend. Join the magical journey where love potions, mischievous fairies, and star-crossed lovers collide in a whirlwind of hilarity and romance in this timeless comedy. From the antics of four young lovers, to Bottom and his bumbling actors, to the ethereal beauty of Titania and Oberon’s fairy kingdom, and a mischievous sprite name Puck, let your imagination run wild. Showtimes are 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here. BrightSide…
The Eagles tribute show “Heartache Tonight” will play The Venue in Aurora on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 8pm (doors at 7pm). From the powerful guitar duel in Hotel California to the shimmering harmonies of Peaceful Easy Feeling a “Heartache Tonight” show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With meticulous attention to every detail, “Heartache Tonight” brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this huge American rock powerhouse that produced hits over four decades. A “Heartache Tonight” concert is filled with moments designed to thrill classic…
