CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 23: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs (R) celebrates his two run home run with Javier Baez #9 in the 1st inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on August 23, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
We are getting close to summertime! The Chicago Cubs and the rest of Major League Baseball get their season underway today! The Cubs are going to play a 1:20 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to get their campaign going. This is a unique Opening Day for them as it is going to set the tone for the way they look at the rest of the season. Going against one of the worst teams in the league with Kyle Hendricks on the mound is a great way to get going.
The Chicago Cubs have a lot on their plate going into Opening Day 2021.
During the heart of the pandemic, most sports fans watched “The Last Dance” on ESPN. It was a documentary that went over the 1998 Chicago Bulls and everything that came before it. There were some great moments during that season but the point of the show was the demise of their core at the season’s end. It sort of feels like something similar is happening with the Cubs.
Now, it is to a much lesser degree because this Cubs core isn’t nearly as accomplished as those Bulls teams. They also aren’t going to lose the greatest player in the history of the sport like that Bulls team with Michael Jordan. They are, however, in danger of losing a core that ended a 108 year World Series drought and made consistent playoff appearances.
Well, here we are on Opening Day with no deal for Rizzo so nobody knows what is going to happen. It is a shame that we are talking about 2021 being “The Last Dance Part II” instead of being excited about the future but it is what it is.
The Cubs still have a chance to be good in 2021. Those guys are still going to be in the lineup for the time being and there are some other good players. If starters like Jake Arrieta and Zach Davies have good years along with Hendricks, it could be a formidable rotation. They go in as one of those teams that could be awesome or could be bad. They just have to hope that it is the former.
Five people were charged, including two men facing felony gun charges, after shots were fired Tuesday at a Hilton Hotel in suburban Oak Lawn.
Isaac Sharp, 24, of Chicago has been charged with a felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, Oak Lawn police said. Sharp was on parole for an unlawful use of a weapon conviction and faces a parole violation.
Marcus Shears, 21, also of Chicago has been charged with a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, police said. Three other individuals were charged with being in possession of a controlled substance and a fourth person was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant out of Lake County for domestic battery.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire just after midnight at the Hilton Hotel, 9333 S. Cicero Ave., and stopped two vehicles that were trying to leave the area, police said in a statement.
Two handguns were recovered along with several shell casings, police said.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, which was the result of an altercation between a man and a group of people who were outside the hotel, police said.
Two women were killed and a man was seriously injured in a house fire Thursday morning in Clearing on the Southwest Side.
About 2:10 a.m., authorities responded to a house fire in the 5200 block of West 64th Place, Chicago police said.
A man and woman from the residence, 57 and 60, were taken to Holy Cross Hospital in serious condition, and the woman was later pronounced dead, police said. A third woman, 41, was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was pronounced dead.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet released the details of the fatalities.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Seven people were shot, two fatally, Wednesday in Chicago including a 32-year-old man who was fatally shot in Austin on the West Side.
The man was arguing with someone about 6:55 p.m. in an alley in the 100 block of North Lotus Avenue, when the other person shot him in the head, Chicago police said. He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet released information on the fatality.
Earlier in the day a man was shot and killed in Austin on the West Side. A gunman in a black Jeep fired shots at the man as he stood on a sidewalk in the 5500 block of West Corcoran Place, according to police. The man, 25, was shot about 1 p.m. and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In non-fatal shootings a 16-year-old boy was shot in the East Side neighborhood. He was walking on the sidewalk about 9:35 p.m. in the 10400 block of South Avenue J, when someone in a silver sedan fired shots, police said. The boy was struck in the leg and transported to Comers Children’s Hospital in good condition.
About an hour prior, two men were in critically injured following a shooting in Englewood on the South Side. About 8:30 p.m., the men were in a vehicle at a gas station in the 1500 block of West 71st Street when someone in a gray sedan pulled up and fired shots, police said. One man, 28, was struck in the face and leg. The other man, 21, was shot several times in the body. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
Thirty minutes prior a woman was shot inside a store in Austin on the West Side. The woman, 37, was inside the store about 8 p.m. in the 100 block of South Laramie Avenue when someone fired shots, striking her in the leg, police said. The woman was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition.
A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Chicago Lawn on the Southwest Side. About 4:20 p.m., the man, 41, was near the backyard of a home in the 6000 block of South Artesian Avenue when someone walked up and fired shots at him, police said. The man was struck in the head and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Two men were shot in Calumet Heights on the South Side. A man, 23, and another of unknown age were inside a vehicle about 3:45 p.m. in the 9200 block of South Stony Island Avenue when they heard shots and felt pain, police said. The 23-year-old was struck in the abdomen and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. The other man was struck on the body and taken to the same hospital. His condition was unknown.
In the day’s first reported shooting, a 34-year-old man was shot in West Garfield Park on the West Side. About 4 a.m., he was standing on the sidewalk in the first block of North Kilbourn Avenue, when a vehicle pulled up, two people walked up and fired shots, police said. He was struck in the back and brought to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown.
Roger Powell Jr. (left, with Drew Timme) has been an assistant coach at Gonzaga under Mark Few for two seasons. The Bulldogs have gone 61-2 during that span. Getty Images | Ethan Miller, Getty
The former Illini returns to the Final Four 16 years later as an assistant coach with Gonzaga.
Roger Powell Jr. is back in the Final Four.
Powell was a key player for the Illinois team that lost to North Carolina in the 2005 NCAA national championship game. Before that, he was a star high school player at Joliet.
Now Powell’s reputation is growing as a college coach. He’s in his second season under coach Mark Few as an assistant at Gonzaga. Powell has been part of a two-year run in which the Bulldogs have gone 61-2.
The Chicago Sun-Times spoke with Powell the morning after Gonzaga’s Elite Eight victory against USC.
Sun-Times: The buzzer sounds Tuesday, and you know you’re going to the Final Four for the first time as a coach. What were your immediate thoughts?
Powell: To be honest, it was crazy. Cutting down the net last night took me back to beating Arizona in the Elite Eight when I was playing for Illinois. That feeling of sacrificing, competing, grinding, all to get to the biggest stage in college basketball. That’s a special feeling.
S-T: Is there more of an appreciation for how difficult a journey it is to actually get to this point, to get to the Final Four?
Powell: Without a doubt. I’ve been coaching for 10 years, and it’s the first time that I’ll be coaching in the Final Four. And it’s taken 16 years since I was a part of it as a player. Taking it in now is much more surreal.
S-T: What has been the most difficult challenge in this tournament run in Indianapolis?
Powell: Obviously, being in a hotel for three weeks and not seeing family, trying to keep our guys active, busy and excited. . . . That was a big challenge. We did this Topgolf thing as a team, and they took us to the zoo, so those things do help break up the monotony of being in a hotel. On the other hand, it’s helped us stay focused. We haven’t had the distractions of flying home. We have just been able to be together, and in a way, it’s helped with our chemistry.
S-T: How much talk has there been within the program about the possibility of being the first unbeaten national champion in 46 years?
Powell: Our guys have seen it enough on TV. Every time you look, you’re being reminded of it because someone is saying something about Gonzaga. You’re hearing and seeing it enough, so when we are together, we just stick to the process.
S-T: A lot of people are asking about when it will be your time to become a head coach.
Powell: I kind of always told myself I wanted to be an assistant for 10 years before I felt like I was ready to take over a program. Now this is Year 10. I didn’t realize that after 10 years I would be as blessed and experience as much success as I’ve been fortunate enough to have. Even with the success, I’ve had challenging years also. It’s all brought me to a place where I think I’m ready. But I’m not in a rush. I can continue to get better, continue to learn, and we can continue to win at a high level here.
If your late to the party and haven’t heard that Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella is now available to stream on Disney Plus where have you been hiding?! This news was especially exciting to 4 year old micro influencers Columbia Skye and Meadow Reign known as The Heath Dolls. The girls are best known for recreating celebrity looks and now you’ll get to see them do Cinderella their way.
” The Heath Dolls have loved the movie Cinderella since they were infants. I especially love the message of anything is possible in story. This is something we continue to teach The Heath Dolls to believe everyday. We also love the fashion so it was a no brainer to add this one to our resume” Nellisa Heath
The Film starring African American actress and Songstress Brandy Norwood and the late Whitney Houston originally aired in 1997. Now more than 20 years later new generations can enjoy seeing a Cinderella movie that boast skin complexions that look like theirs.
On April 1st, The Heath Dolls will release a special production in partnership with Concept media as part of their weekly “Inspired By” series. The footage will show behind the scenes of their magical Cinderella inspired photoshoot in partnership with TK Photography Chicago and feature the girls in Cinderella inspired attire designed by #Doloris Petunia. You can also expect to see a few royal surprises brought to you by Noble Horse Horse and Carriage of Chicago.
To learn more about this project and or any of our sponsors mentioned in this article, email [email protected] or visit www.fancylikemommy.com
Easter beer rule: Unless it ends with “-ator”, just set aside for later.
I’ve dropped a few more April 1 events in my calendar app, like Hopleaf reopening after remaining shut for five months. There will likely be even more decisions to reopen over the next few days. But then if we are looking at the start of another COVID surge, we could see some closures. Let’s be optimistic. I think a lot more baseball-related beer events may be scheduled last-minute as well.
Friday, April 2
Scorched Earth Release Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL 224-209-8472 Map Friday we have the return of Exiled Angel. This fan favorite Belgian Golden Strong Ale is medium bodied with perfect carbonation that will have you reaching for more. Your Sister’s Tomato makes their first appearance of the year at the brewery on Friday at 5pm.
He Has Resin Release Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Ste P, Tinley Park, IL (708) 263-0083 Map Good Friday is upon us and we are set to do our 4th annual He Has Resin DIPA release, a super resinous DIPA, piney with tropical notes and a bold bitterness. This year it will be available in 4pk 12oz cans for $17.99. We also have a limited amount of Baskets of Doom this year. These will include: 4pk of He has Resin • He Has Resin T shirt • He Has Resin Glass • He Has Resin Candle • Soundgrowler Grinder • Soundgrowler Glass Bowl • Soundgrowler Rolling Papers • Soundgrowler Stash Box All wrapped up in a basket with grass A value of over $100 for only $75 and a perfect Easter gift for somebunny. Presale available Wednesday at high noon
4:00 – 10:00 pm • Latin Fuego, Mangled Mona & Brews Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map Please join us as we welcome Latin Fuego into our taproom. They will be serving up delicious arepas and other Latin cuisine. Food will start around 5 pm. Mangled Mona will also be back rocking out starting around 7 pm and going until we kick him out. We will also be tapping Blood Orange Snake ‘N’ Shake. We took our 6.5% Milkshake IPA and infused some blood orange puree for a tropical vibe.
4:00 – 9:00 pm • Ribbon Cutting – Great Revivalist Brew Lab Great Revivalist Brew Lab, 1225 S. Oakwood Ave., Geneseo, IL (309) 944-5466 Map Join the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Friday as we officially welcome Great Revivalist Brew Lab to Geneseo! The ribbon cutting will take place just after 4:00 pm, and all are invited to stay to learn more about GRB. Stick around afterwards to enjoy some of the amazing food and beverages GRB has to offer!
4:00 pm • Friday Night Bites: ACE – A Culinary Experience Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map Our favorite culinary wizard siblings ACE – A Culinary Experience are heading back to the taproom this Friday with a menu that’s sure to make you smile. Plus, a great option for Lent! MENU:
BROAD STREET BULLY: Herb-roasted pork, garlicky broccoli rabe & provolone cheese on toasted sesame bread w/ Calabrian chile jus.
Southwest Grilled Cheese w/ Beef: West-Texas style braised beef, provolone & cheddar, spicy poblano-onion jam, and chipotle sauce on hot toasted sourdough bread
Vegetarian Southwest Grilled Cheese (Lent friendly): all of the above minus the beef!
All tables are first come, first served. Food vendor schedule and menu subject to change. Kids welcome, but must be seated and supervised at all times.
4:30 – 7:30 pm • Biker Dude Burgers at Noon Whistle Brewing! Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL (630) 376-6895 Map Biker Dude Burgers is SMASHING our Burgers at Noon Whistle Brewing Lombard from 4:30pm -7:30pm or Sell out! There is FREE BACON for the 1st few customers! If you like a BEEFY, JUICY, CHEESY and TOASTED FRESH BAKED TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN SMASHBURGER, then come eat one or two! Menu: The Double/Double: The Classic $10 includes a bag of Classic Lays Potato Chips There will be one ” Special” Burger on the menu in a limited quantity for $12 includes Chips There is also WHO CAN TAKE THE BEST PIC OF OUR BURGER CONTEST Post your pic on your Social, Tag us and then we will pick the winning Burger Photo. The Winner gets a FREE bottle of our seasoning and their pic featured on our Social Pages! We will have bottles of our Burger Seasoning for sale. $10 a bottle. Come THIRSTY and come HUNGRY!
5:00 – 8:00 pm • Friday Eats: Fat Tomato, Inc. Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map The Fat Tomato Inc. Taco Gang returns, bringing their always delicious tacos, nachos, and more to the taproom for you to enjoy. Friday night tacos and beer? Count us in.
5:00 – 9:00 pm • Burn’n Bull at Black Horizon Black Horizon Brewing Co., 7560 S. Quincy St., Willowbrook, IL (630) 413-4964 Map Super excited to have Burn’n Bull at BHBC bringing in their delicious Southern-inspired comfort BBQ 5-9pm! Stop in and enjoy great food, our tasty beers and live music from Cheryl Rodey as well playing 6-8pm!!
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map In the 1980 drama The Long Good Friday, an up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.
Saturday, April 3
Maybe, Just One Release Burn ‘Em Brewing, 718 Freyer Rd., Michigan City, IN 219-210-3784 Map This Saturday, we will be releasing a new batch of Maybe, Just One. We released a smaller batch of this brew last summer mid-quarantine and it sold out very very fast. If you missed out then, now is your chance. This decadent brew is a 10.5% ABV Russian Imperial Stout that was brewed with fudge brownie mix then aged in 6 year Bourbon barrels from Hotel Tango Distillery with marshmallows. Gentle notes of whiskey with an intense cocoa, fudge and marshmallow flavors and aromas. $15/bottle first come, first serve.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm • New Turbines & More! Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL (630) 597-5581 Map Welcome April with our two, new Turbines! Excited to have passionfruit and lemons back in the flavor combos See our full lineup below: Available:
Pineapple Twister Turbine – Pineapple, Lemon, & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
POG Trade Winds Turbine – Passionfruit, Orange, Guava & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
WOO HOO! Turbine – Peach, Cranberry & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
New beers are available for online pre-order via shop.energycitybrewing.com RSVP to this event for shopping convenience and reminders! Drive-thru beer pickup time: Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. All beer is pre-sold online and delivered to your vehicle with proof of purchase and valid ID. PROXIES ALLOWED with copy of email receipt & 21+
12:00 – 10:00 pm • Spring Break Weekend The Church Street Brewing Co., 1480 Industrial Dr. Ste. C, Itasca, IL (630) 438-5725 Map What a better way to celebrate spring and warmer weather than a Spring Break Weekend Party Live music Friday and Saturday night, food trucks and all the cold Righteously Good Beers you want! We will also be serving specialty pizza’s and our large, salted pretzels with beer cheese sauce and mustard. All merchandise will also be 20% off Friday and Saturday (in person only). Bring your friends, family and of course your dogs too! We will be releasing our new Limited Release Pilsner with Yuzu, Meyer Lemons and Lime! We took our award winning Pilsner and kicked it up a notch just in time for our Spring Break Weekend. We are flavoring our unique Czech style Pilsner with Yuzu, Meyer Lemons and Lime for a fresh, citrus taste! Available on tap and in to-go 4-packs for a limited time. Congregation members: don’t worry we have you covered! want to be apart of all the special releases and join the Congregation? Stop in and and make sure you ask your Beertender – they can fill you on all the details and rewards.
12:00 – 5:00 pm • March Insanity Shuffle Golf Demo/Tournament Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map Come on out & join us for a bracketed co-sponsored tournament with prizes. We’ll have open play from 12 noon to 3pm. Our tournament play including playoffs & finals from 3pm to 4pm. And finishing up with more open play from 4-5pm. Tournament sign-up at shufflegamesllc.com/events We will be practicing COVID procedures: social distancing, wiping down the pucks after each game, retrieving the pucks after shooting and wearing our masks.
12:00 pm • Cubs Opening Weekend Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map Wear your Cubbie gear and kick off the start of the season at OBC! Bike Bald Group will be here with their ivy wall for a cool photo opportunity. Wiener Waggin’ located out of Sandwich will be here to serve up hot dogs and other baseball stadium food favorites.
1:00 – 5:00 pm • Poutine on the Patio Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map Hey Sew Hop’d and local Huntley Community we are back and ready to serve you. This upcoming April 3rd, 2021 from 1-5pm (update) BECAUSE sew Hop’d has a live band and we want to be there so you can listem, dance and eat! We are Fork N Fry, a (completely Gluten Free) Food truck specializing in Poutine & Gourmet french Fries. Every dish is made to order. Make it your own, or choose from our diverse menu of cheesy fries and poutine. About our ingredients: Our fries are fresh hand cut Idaho potatoes daily. We use Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds (not the breaded kind) and we melt them on top of our dishes. The gravy we use is a pea flour base, (gluten free, duh), also Dairy free and Vegan. We offer a Dairy free/Vegan cheese made with tofu. We don’t use any fake sh*t in your food. Our menu changes frequently, but you can find our basic menu online at www.forknfry.com Obviously we don’t offer a wide variety of items. BUT we do believe in fresh,quality, fun street food for most everyone can enjoy – especially with food allergies (the one’s we can control) Sew Hop’d is one of my favorite places to be as their staff is amazing and always knowledgable about pairings for your food and beer experience! They have gluten free options too, so don’t fret, everyone can enjoy a little sum’ sum.
1:00 – 3:00 pm • THE Easter Bunny visits Obscurity Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead, 113 W. North St., Elburn, IL (630) 320-2255 Map THE Easter Bunny is heading to Obscurity on Saturday April 3rd! Enjoy free photos with Easter Bunny, Kids 12 and under eat free, Easter Baskets, Easter Egg Treats, Kids Activities, Special Cocktails, Bottomless Beermosas, Smoked Ham and Other Easter Food Specials! Call ahead to make your reservations! (630)320-2255
1:00 pm • Spring Fever w/ Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map The weather this Saturday is looking MIGHTY FINE, and we aim to celebrate! Tables outside and inside, doors open for fresh air, and the ever amazing ‘za of Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza! Service starts around 1pm and runs all afternoon until pizzas are gone! Can’t stick around? Order pizza to-go, grab a four pack or two, and take the pizza party home. All seating is first come, first served. Kids welcome, but MUST be seated and supervised at all times. Schedule/menu subject to change.
1:00 – 5:00 pm • Biker Dude Burgers at Mikerphone Brewing! Online with Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL Biker Dude Burgers is SMASHING our Burgers at Mikerphone Brewing from 1pm-5pm or or Sell out! There is FREE BACON for the 1st few customers! If you like a BEEFY, JUICY, CHEESY and TOASTED FRESH BAKED TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN SMASHBURGER, then come eat one or two! Menu: The Double/Double: The Classic $10 includes a bag of Classic Lays Potato Chips There will be one ” Special” Burger on the menu in a limited quantity for $12 includes Chips There is also WHO CAN TAKE THE BEST PIC OF OUR BURGER CONTEST Post your pic on your Social, Tag us and then we will pick the winning Burger Photo. The Winner gets a FREE bottle of our seasoning and their pic featured on our Social Pages! We will have bottles of our Burger Seasoning for sale. $10 a bottle. Come THIRSTY and come HUNGRY!
7:00 pm • 2 HoundRed Craft Brews: Virtual Beer & Cheese Tasting Online with Two Hound Red, 486 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL (630) 547-2912 In this 1 hour online session we’ll guide you through tasting 3 – 4 beers with Two Hound Red Masterbrewer Steve Woertendyke while Cheesemonger extraordinaire Steven Merkle pairs them with cheeses while they both wax poetic on their stories and pairing principles. Enroll here ($70). After enrollment, you will receive an email with Zoom registration info. Then on class day participants can pick up their package from 11 am to 5 pm – plenty for two people. Shipping for this class is NOT available.
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map In the 1983 horror film, The Being, a mutated creature is wreaking havoc in a small town in Idaho. A police chief and a government scientist team up to save their rural town from its menace.
Easter Sunday, April 4
9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Village Vintner Easter Brunch Village Vintner Winery & Brewery, 2380 Esplanade Dr., Algonquin, IL (847) 658-4900 Map Join the Village Vintner Winery & Brewery on Easter Sunday for our delicious Brunch. Enjoy handmade Omelets, Carving Station, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Potatoes, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Sausage & Peppers, Pasta Station, Champagne Chicken, Fresh Seafood Florentine, Salads, Pastries and much, much more! To keep our customers & staff safe our Brunch Buffet will be individually plated from your selection made at your table. Each guest will create the plate(s) they want, as if you were walking through a buffet line. Reservations begin at 9:00am and your seating is limited to 90 minutes. Call (847) 658-4900 to reserve your spot before its to late.
9:00 am • Easter Brunch The Harp & Fiddle, 110 Main St., Park Ridge, IL 847-720-4466 Map It’s Easter! Hop on over for some family style brunch. More details to come including what is on our yummy menu
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Emmett’s Easter Brunch Emmett’s Brewing Co., all locations. Map Emmett’s will be doing an Easter brunch! We will be offering our regular menu as well as brunch specials. Call today to make a reservation.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Easter Sunday Bottomless Brunch Park and Field, 3509 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago (773) 360-7373 Map Two Seating : 10 – 12:30 or 12:30 – 3 | $50 / ADULT • $20 / CHILD Our virtual brunch buffet menu consists of all your brunch favorites! Fresh fruit and pastries, made-to-order omelets, cheese & charcuterie, bacon, hashbrowns and more! Bottomless mimosas, rosé, high life, modelo, bloody marys, a rotating Truly flavor as well as coffee and soft drinks! All children get an Easter goodie bag and photos with the Easter Bunny. Make reservations on Resy.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Chuck’s Easter Dinner Chuck’s Café, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 331-431-4000 Map You’re invited to join us for Chuck’s Easter Dinner! $25.99 Adults | $11.99 Kids 4-12 | 3 & Under Free. Seating is by reservations only. We will be seating individual tables & serving family style. Tables will be socially distanced & a time limit will be adhered to based on table size. No coupons/offers/discounts accepted. MENU TO INCLUDE: Starters: Garden Salad or Cream of Chicken Rice Soup. The Main Course: Smoked Salmon w/ Mango Salsa, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Ham w/ Pineapple Glaze, Pulled Pork. Sides to include: Smashed Potatoes w/ Sage Gravy, Roasted Veggies & Mac N’ Cheese. Desserts: An assortment of treats. For the Kids: Chicken Tenders. *Reservations are required & can only be made via calling us directly at: 331-431-4000!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Easter Brunch Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map Easter Brunch! is happening Sunday April 4th at Rock Island Public House! Easter Brunch is back with Butter Upon Bacon! Seasonal menu, family friendly, and full bar. We will have a special visit from the Easter bunny himself from 12-1pm. No reservations needed and menu coming soon!
12:00 – 5:00 pm • Easter at Wolfden Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake St., Bloomingdale, IL (847) 610-5117 Map Spend Easter at Wolfden!
$4 pours all day!
Buy 3 crowlers, get $5 off your next visit!
Every customer gets a jelly bean filled Easter egg!
Beer garden will be open- first come, first served (over 30 tables). Leashed dogs & well behaved children are welcome.
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map What a better way to celebrate Easter than with Monty Python’s Life of Brian! Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
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James Taylor on Wednesday announced his postponed world tour with special guest Jackson Browne will kick off at the Chicago venue on July 29.
Tickets purchased for the original dates will honored for the trek that wraps up Nov. 1 in San Diego. (The tour was originally slated for a stop June 9 the United Center; refunds are available at point of purchase for those unable to make the new date.)
Taylor postponed the tour last April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down all live music/theater venues across the country. Browne contracted coronavirus last March, revealing at the time he suffered only minor symptoms and recuperated while quarantining at home.
“(Jackson and I/James and I) want to thank all those who have graciously held onto their tickets; we appreciate your continued patience as we navigate these unchartered waters. We didn’t want to have to cancel this tour that we’ve been waiting so long to perform together, so we’ve been working to get these dates rescheduled to a time period when the U.S. is reopened and safe to gather for a concert,” the two legendary singer-songwriters said in a joint statement.”
Currently, there are no plans in Chicago or the state for the reopening of indoor arenas/theaters in the wake of the recent uptick in COVID cases. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the mayor earlier this week concurred the surge has put a halt to further easing reopening restrictions.
“Of course we will be keeping a close eye and abide with all health and safety protocols throughout each venue and state. We can’t wait to get back on stage and see you out there soon,” Taylor and Browne’s statement said.
Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. concert are available at ticketmaster.com.
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