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Amboy Depot Days
While staying at our property at Woodhaven Lakes in Sublette, IL my wife and I traveled a mere seven miles to Amboy to visit Amboy Depot Days. The highlight was the Amboy Depot Museum with three floors of historical artifacts. The main attraction was the full size steam locomotive. When that way make sure to […]
Ballet Is Back
By Anna Hessel The long awaited return of dance is finally here with a steller, limited-run spectacular that only The Joffrey Ballet can bring, “Home: A Celebration”. The show opens with a classic dance – “Birthday Variations” is an elegant set of shimmering lights and beautiful chandeliers, coupled with colorful sparkling costumes. Each pas de […]
Songs for Everybodies
By Anna Hessel Northlight Theater’s one-woman show, “Songs for Nobodies”, is a simply stellar piece of theatrical magic starring Chicagoland favorite, the multi-talented Bethany Thomas. Ms. Thomas gives a heartwarming and fabulous performance; her characters are loveable and spot-on. This delightful and thought provoking play with music is well written and entertaining; there is something […]
Taste of Saint Gertrude’s
Taste of Saint Gertrude’s was held this past August. Great Hispanic, Polish, Filipino and American foods were served. There was also great entertainment featuring Mexican and Polish folkloric dances. There was also live music, games for children and a raffle. Everyone who attended had a great time.
America’s Military: When Duty Calls part II
Here’s another video of my coverage of the military reenactment in Berkeley, IL.
America’s Military: When Duty Calls
Here is a video I created of a military reenactment in Berkeley, IL.
Triton College Backpack Handout and Resource Fair
Right before students headed back to school Triton College in River Grove held their annual backpack distribution along with a resource fair. I was on hand to take a few photos that I incorporated into the video.
Classic Car and Pet Show
Pet Paradise Supermarket in conjunction with Tiny and Tall Dog Rescue sponsored a car show and dog adoption event in Franklin Park. IL.
Mendota Corn Festival
While relaxing at the trailer home that my wife and I own at our property at Woodhaven Lakes my wife and I stopped off at the Mendota Corn Festival. There were vendors selling crafts, bakery goods and memorabilia. Also a variety of food to eat plus carnival rides. Here is a short video I created […]
Eli’s Celebrates National Cheesecake Day
On July 30th, 2021 I went to Eli’s Cheesecake to pickup an order that my wife placed. I was unaware that it was National Cheesecake Day so I took a few photos while I was there for People and Places Newspaper. Here is a short video that I created with the photos.
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