Category Archives: Illinois

Huey Lewis I knew about, and could even name several of his songs. Joe Cocker, not so much. For much of the past several months, from the time when we bought the tickets until just a few days before Friday’s … Continue reading →

Bang Bang was recently voted the best pie in Chicago. We had two choices — blueberry and lemon cream. We bought some of each and shared. Both were amazing. The owner was very friendly and gave us samples of some … Continue reading →

Lunch in Chicago with six friends from work. Our original destination was Kuma’s Corner, but it was in the middle of a construction zone and had a sign on the door that read “We hope to reopen around five pending … Continue reading →

I spent invested the first Saturday in June birding at Nachusa Grasslands and Franklin Creek State Natural Area. The weather could not have been more pleasant and the birds were active. Here’s what I saw and/or heard. (The first 30 … Continue reading →

We’ve lived near Barrington for 14 years now, and have probably driven through the downtown area on Route 59 at least once a month during that time. Every time we’ve made the trip, we’ve passed The Canteen Restaurant. And almost … Continue reading →