Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Chick-Fil-A!

Libertyville Needs a Chick-Fil-A!

If you have ever had one, you know what all of the excitement is about.... Chick-Fil-A is coming to the Chicago area this summer!


When the news came out last month - I was initially very excited (almost as excited as I was when Krispy Kream came to Mundelein), but my excitement soon turned to frustration once I realized that all of the locations being talked about were in the Western Suburbs. Why the Western Suburbs? They got the first Sonic, Jimmy Buffet's restaurant and other high profile eateries that could have done better in Lake County. Don't get me wrong, I'll probably make the drive to Aurora for the opening, but I won't like it.

You can read more about Chick-Fil-A's move to the Chicago area in Kim Mikus's (LHS Grad) column in yesterday's Daily Herald here: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=369581

The story also features a mention of a facebook group I started - The "We Need A Chick-Fil-A in Libertyville, IL" - if you're on facebook, make sure you join! Maybe someday - if we make enough noise in Libertyville, we can add a Chick-Fil-A to our menu of outstanding choices when it comes to places to eat.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Radio Radio!


Broadcasting Live!

95 WIIL Rock's Tom Kief will be in Libertyville tomorrow (Saturday, March 27th) broadcasting from Libertyville Mitsubishi.


From 95WiilRock.com -

Big news at Libertyville Mitsubishi...they're now taking up both sides of Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville. Tom Kief is out this week, starting at 10a at Lib Mit. Win tickets to see Five Finger Death Punch and As I Lay Dying, plus check out their massive selection of new and used cars.

(Pic - Tom and I at Mickey Finn's on St. Pat's Day)


Bloggin' Radio!

Two of Chicago's Traffic Diva friends of mine that I have had the chance to work with over the years have come out with their own blogs! Both Jill and Marti have worked as traffic reporters for local radio stations; WIIL Rock, WXLC and WKRS-AM.

Marti Jones has introduced her "Meetballs and More" blog. Her blog features a mix of topics about food and relationships - check it out here - http://meatballsandmore.wordpress.com/

Jill Urchak has also introduced her own blog via the ChicagoNow.com website - check out In Check with Urchak here - http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/in-check-with-urchak/

Thursday, March 25, 2010

I'm Back!

Well - it looks like I have taken a bit more time off from blogging than I would have liked! I'm happy to say, starting now - I'll have blog updates for the Libertyville area on a more regular basis!

Remember - if you have a blog idea, or just want to say hi - drop me an e-mail: jimmoran77@gmail.com

Lake County Board Candidate Arrested!
Here is John Roszkowski's Libertyville Review story

It seems local Green Party Lake County Board candidate Dave Serdar had a run-in with an ex-girlfriend at a local funeral home, near his house on Route 176. He had a pretty slim change of beating long-time and well liked incumbent Carol Calabresa before his arrest.... this won't make things easier for him.




Brainerd Presents: North Shore Wine, Craft Beer, Cigar and Food Festival!

The details were just announced today, but make sure you mark your calendar for the last weekend in August for what looks to be a lot of fun!

Here are some of the details from the press release that went out earlier today:
"The Festival will held at the Brainerd Building on Park Ave. (Route 176) just west of Milwaukee Ave (Route 21) on August 28 and 29, 2010. Hours are 12:00p-7:00p on Saturday and 1:00p-6:00p on Sunday.

The Festival will include approximately 75 wineries, 40-50 craft brewers, many of the area’s great restaurants and an array of the finest cigars available on the North Shore.

More details will be made available closer to the event."