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Wizard World at The Stephens Convention Center 2018

Wizard World at The Stephens Convention Center 2018

| November 9, 2018

On August 26, 2018 I attended Wizard World Comic Book, Memorabilia, Toy and Fan Convention.  Many people were in attendance in costume and many  vendors were on hand selling comic books, toys and memorabilia.  Here are a few photos from the event.

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Schiller Park Pierogi Fun Fest

Schiller Park Pierogi Fun Fest

| November 9, 2018

On August 25, 2018 Gift From The Heart Foundation and The Village of Schiller Park sponsored the annual Pierogi Fun Fest.  There was delicious Polish food, entertainment and various activities for the children.  Here are some photos from that event.  This coincides with the pictures featured in Around Town in the October issue of People […]

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Joliet Rocket Train Excursion with The Nickle Plate Steam Engine 2018

Joliet Rocket Train Excursion with The Nickle Plate Steam Engine 2018

| November 9, 2018

Here are photographs from my train excursion aboard the Joliet Rocket featuring the Nickel Plate Road 765.

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Joliet Rocket Train Excursion 2018

Joliet Rocket Train Excursion 2018

| November 8, 2018

To coincide with the October issue of People and Places Newspaper here is a short video that I created of The Joliet Rocket with the Nickle Plate Road steam  engine pulling the train cars.  We were at LaSalle Street Station for a two hour lay over where we served cocktails and a chicken dinner with […]

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November 2018 @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| October 23, 2018

Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service:     Monday-Friday: 9 am – […]

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The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part Three

The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part Three

| October 11, 2018

Delicious food from around the world, entertainment, games for children, music and raffles were all a part of the fun at the Taste of Saint Gertrude Church in Franklin Park.  Here are the final set of pictures that I took at the taste.  Make sure to pick up the latest issue of People and Places […]

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The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part Two

The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part Two

| October 10, 2018

Here are a few more photos that I took at The Taste of St. Gertrude Church in Franklin Park.  There was Polish Folk Dancers and traditional Mexican  Folkloric Dancers as well.  Not to mention very delicious foods from around the world.  

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The Taste of Saint Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part One

The Taste of Saint Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part One

| October 10, 2018

The weekend of August 18, 2018 through August 19, 2018 Saint Gertrude held their annual Taste of Saint Gertrude’s.  There was food from the United States, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines and Poland.  There was various ethnic entertainment groups performing, children’s games and a raffle with proceeds going to help the church.  A good time was […]

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Live From The Apple Jam Stage

Live From The Apple Jam Stage

| October 8, 2018

Here is a video that I created  from The Fest For Beatles Fans – Chicago 2018.  The video contains performances by Jay Goeppner, Pepperland Rockestra Strings, Daphne Browdy, Phil Angotti and Friends and Scott Erickson.

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Various Photos From The Fest for Beatles Fans – Chicago 2018

Various Photos From The Fest for Beatles Fans – Chicago 2018

| October 4, 2018 | 0 Comments

Here are photos of Clar Monaco and The Sandalwood Sitar Group, Danny Donuts, Liverpool and a mock up of the bed-in for peace that John Lennon and Yoko Ono were involved in.  I took these photographs at The Fest for Beatles Fans – Chicago 2018 which was held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, […]

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