CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – WRIGLEYVILLE, LAKEVIEW, LOOP, OLD TOWN, OAK PARK
WRIGLEYVILLE Wrigley Field is set to officially announce a new restaurant concept that will be attached to the park via a turnstile for those who have a ticket to the game.
Local residents are unsure they like the concept but the reality is that the Cubs are keeping up with the times and still maintaining the kitsch that is Wrigley Field.
The current owners of Harry Caray's on Addison and Sheffield will open the new location at Addison and Clark. To read more about this new location, click here.
LAKEVIEW
Are you bean bag/corn hole enthusiast? The CBC (City Bags Club) was founded to promote socialization and entertainment through and organized club.
Club play begins tonight at Mad River Bar and Grille. There will be six weeks of regular season games, 1-2 weeks of playoffs and prizes for the winners.
To sign up your team or learn more about the CBC, click here.
LOOP
This just in - Jillian Michaels from Biggest Loser will be appearing exclusively at the SELF Workout in the Park Chicago on May 16th.
The event will be held in Butler Field, Grant Park at 350 East Monroe. The tickets for this event are $15.
You can take yoga, Pilates and kickboxing classes. There will also be fashion tips, product samples, nutritional advice and consultations with beauty experts provided. All proceeds from the event will go towards Fertile Hope, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and cancerandcareers.org.
OLD TOWN
Hair Wars winners will be announced this Sunday at Rednofive. There are three winners from Chicago - HairBorn Fashions, Bang Salon, and Ambra Salon and European Spa. All three now advance to the national competition in Las Vegas this fall.
Gift bags will contain samples from the party's sponsors. Some of the celebrity guests include Ben Mollin (from Shear Genius), Steven Rosengard (from Project Runway) and fashion photography David Anthony.
To read more about this fabulous, hair-raising event click here.
OAK PARK
Be sure to spend our Earth Hour out with friends and family this weekend. This Saturday from 8:30-9:30 pm with a goal of 1 billion people turning off their lights to fight global warming, many local venues will be participating.
Flat Top Grill, playing off its Com Ed Dream Valentine's Dinner concept, will present its Earth Hour soiree at all locations. The company will have candles lighting the tables, flashlights illuminating the stir-fry lines and placemats with eco-friendly tips.
To learn more about these great locations in and around the city of Chicago, click here.
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