CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NAPERVILLE OLD TOWN LINCOLN PARK NORWOOD PARK LOOP
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NAPERVILLE OLD TOWN LINCOLN PARK NORWOOD PARK LOOP
NAPERVILLE
Chelsea Clinton daughter of 2016 presidential candidate hopeful Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton the 42nd President is making headlines of her own with the publication and tour of her first book "It’s Your World – Get Informed Get Inspired and Get Going!" She began her national book tour at Jefferson Middle School (1525 N. Loomis St) yesterday Wednesday 9/16 and was greeted by 5 students who won an essay contest to be allowed the honor of escorting her during her visit. Clinton wrote the book targeting 10 to 14 year olds to inspire the younger generations to realize that they can take an active stand in changing the world around them despite their age. She spent about an hour at the school which included a 15 minute speech in the auditorium choosing to speak from the floor rather than on the stage. Read Chicago Tribune’s enlightening interview with Clinton here.
OLD TOWN
Second City’s Mainstage Theatre is up and running again as of today Thursday 9/17 since the fire that destroyed their offices and damaged the theater and some other businesses within Pipers Alley Commercial Mall Shopping Center on 8/26. Luckily only carpet wiring and lighting needed to be replaced so the theater is operational earlier than expected. Neighboring theaters UP Comedy Club and e.t.c. stage also sustained some damage and will resume performances on 9/22 and 9/24 respectively. Donations from the audience will be collected after each performance this month to benefit the Chicago Fire Department Gold Badge Society that assists families of firefighters and paramedics killed in the line of duty. There were no fatalities resulting in last month’s fire.
LINCOLN PARK
Purchase your tickets now for Lincoln Park Zoo’s first after-hours spirit-tasting event Wild Spirits. There will be sampling stations throughout the zoo offering more than 50 brands of bourbon Irish whiskey rum tequila and vodka. Ticket holders will be allowed 12 samples with a souvenir tasting glass plus musical entertainment food pairings for purchase and a Mixology Stage to learn cocktail-making tips from local bartenders. The event is Saturday 9/19 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. We’re sharing this SECRET with you – follow the link to learn how to receive a $25 discount on ticket purchases made before 11:55pm Friday night.
NORWOOD PARK
The 4th annual Norwood Park Fall Fest is scheduled to bring live music a beer garden and family friendly activities to Centennial Park (6088 N. Northwest Hwy) this Saturday 9/19 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Five bands will be providing entertainment throughout the day plus lots of activities to keep the kids happy including Marsh-Mallo Magic Shows from 12:00pm – 3:00pm and free crafts inside Friendship Presbyterian Church at the center of the park from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Food and local business vendors will also be in attendance for a full day of fun for everyone. The Metra train will drop you off right in the middle of the action at the Norwood Park station.
LOOP
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is now a Chicago property owner of a 3 bed/3 bath condominium on the 26th floor of The Buckingham of course at 360 E. Randolph St. Don’t get too excited because she will not be moving from Buckingham Palace to The Buckingham. According to Crain’s the purchase was made for Canadian consul Roy Norton under Queen Elizabeth’s working title of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as she is the constitutional queen of Canada. The 2600 square foot unit was purchased at full asking price and we’re proud to report that the buyers were represented by a Keller Williams agent!
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