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Don’t Forget Mom!

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, what do you have planned? Want to enjoy a nice brunch with Mom? Look no further. Timber Creek Inn & Suites in Sandwich is having a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13th from 10am – 2pm. Join them for this elegant, yet delightful Mother’s Day Brunch. Click here for more information and directions.

O’Leary’s Restaurant in downtown DeKalb is having a ‘Moms eat free’ special on Mother’s Day. From 11am – 8pm bring the family in to O’Leary’s and Mom eats free! Dine in only. Must purchase one meal and two drinks (max. value $10). Visit O’Leary’s website for more information and directions.

Sycamore Parkway Restaurant has six specials prepared for Mom on Sunday. Try a Ladies cut 9oz. Prime Rib, Broiled fresh citrus glazed Salmon, NY Strip Steak, BBQ Baby back ribs, Garlic Shrimp Pasta or Roasted Chicken or Pork. All made special just for Mom. Add a piece of homemade dessert to one of the specials for just $1.00! Visit Parkway Restaurant on Facebook to keep up with Angelo’s specials every day!

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Tags : Mothers Day, Mothers Day Brunch, O'Leary's, O'Leary's Restaurant, Parkway, Parkway Restaurant, Sycamore Parkway Restaurant, Timber Creek, Timber Creek Inn & Suites

Tyler Hilton at the Egyptian Saturday

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Tyler Hilton, singer, songwriter and actor, will appear this Saturday evening, May 12th, at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. Showtime starts at 7:30pm. Tyler Hilton has been a songwriter and musician for most of his life. After releasing a self-titled independent CD, he signed to Warner Bros. imprint Maverick Records, which released his major-label debut The Tracks of Tyler Hilton the same year that Hilton made his acting debut starring as the musically talented but totally arrogant Chris Keller on the second season of One Tree Hill. Other roles followed, including playing Elvis Presley in the critically acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, co-starring in the indie film Charlie Bartlett with Robert Downey Jr., and returning to One Tree Hill for its final season in 2012.

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Tags : DeKalb, Egyptian Theatre, Live Music, Tyler Hilton

KEYS and United Way Team Up to Offer Youth Volunteer Fair

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

“Youth who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote and be philanthropic,” cites the UCLA/Higher Education Institute.

DeKalb County KEYS (Keep Engaging Youth to Succeed) and Kishwaukee United Way are hosting the first annual Care or Be Square Youth & Family Volunteer Fair for DeKalb County middle and high school youth on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at DeKalb County Community Outreach Building’s Blank Slate Room (2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Mary Hess, Asset Specialist at DeKalb County KEYS Initiative says “Not long ago, our research found only 22% of DeKalb and Sycamore youth report they are given useful roles in the community. The youth & family volunteer fair is one way we can let our kids know that they can make a valuable contribution in the communities where they live. ”

The Care or Be Square Youth & Family Volunteer Fair is free and open to students from all DeKalb County middle and high schools. It is designed to facilitate volunteer connections and help ignite the volunteer spirit that has shaped our thriving community. The volunteer fair hopes to provide young people and their families with a myriad of opportunities that will compliment both their interests and schedules. To assist attendees in learning about what volunteer opportunities are available, an information booklet detailing each participating organization will be distributed.

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Tags : DeKalb County, Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed, KEYS, Teenagers, United Way, Volunteer

The Established Parties

By Mac McIntyre · Comments (3) · Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

In these times of divisive partisan politics of the Presidential elections kind it’s supposed to be difficult to find something both sides will agree to. Not really. How about protecting the status quo?

HB 2009 passed the Illinois House in March 2012 with a 75 to 38 vote and in short order it passed the Senate March 29, 2012 with a 53 to 3 vote. Locally, Robert Pritchard, Joe Sosnowski, Christine Johnson and Dave Syverson all voted in favor of the measure. Gov. Pat Quinn quickly signed the bill which amends the Illinois election code to prevent a potential candidate from switching parties during a general election cycle into law.

But wait, there’s more… Read More→

Categories : Campaign 2012

Children’s Community Theatre Summer Camp

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Children’s Community Theatre will provide youth interested in theatre a trip into outer space and into the halls of Harvard during its “Imagination Camp 2012”, scheduled for this June at NIU’s O’Connell Theatre. Beginner’s Camp is open to students who will be in kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall of 2012 and will follow the theme “2012: A Space Odyssey.”

Camp session runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day and concludes with public performances at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 22 and 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23. Children will ‘launch’ into the stars at 17,500 mph about CCT’s very own space command module. Campers will not only learn a thing or two about the galaxy, but will create their very own theatrical performance, complete with cosmic songs and gravitational dance. Cost of the two week camp is $95 and includes daily instruction, as well as participation in the two public performances.

CCT also offers older students an opportunity to create a full-scale musical in just two weeks during “Advanced Camp”, which is open to students entering 7th grade through 12th grade in fall 2012, and includes graduating seniors.

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Tags : Children's Community Theatre, Drama, Summer Camp, Theater Camp, Theatre Camp

American Legion of Maple Park Annual Tractor Raffle

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Join in the American Legion of Maple Park’s Annual Tractor Raffle this Friday, May 11th. This is your chance to win $2500 and a Toy Tractor. The raffle includes free food and beer all night at the Maple Park American Legion, 203 Main Street in Maple Park, IL. Ticket cost is $25.00 each person. Tickets are available from Jim Turk and you can call him at 815-895-9255 and he’ll get tickets to you!

Post 312 in Maple Park Illinois was formed in 1926. They are over 100 members strong with a keen sense of friendship and comradery. Members are from all branches of the service and date back to World War II. All Veterans are welcome to join them at the Maple Park American Legion, Tuesday, May 8th from 1900 hours to 2030 hours for their monthly meeting. See how the American Legion can benefit you as a Vet. After the meeting, join them for some fun socializing downstairs in their lounge. See their website at: http://www.mapleparklegion.org.

Categories : General News

Sell Your Air Conditioning and Heating System

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

This is the best time in 2012 to exchange your home’s air conditioning and heating system with a new, user efficiency model that saves up to 40% on your utility bills.

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning will provide up to $3,048 in discounts and rebates toward the purchase and installation of a new Premier or Optimum Home Comfort System. And here is the best part, you can do it all with no money down and 0% interest for 12 months if you install your new system by May 31st, 2012.*

Here’s why:

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Tags : Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Repair, Central Air, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Replacement