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Father's Day Book Signing, Packaging, Mailing to Dads at Bookies Saturday; Meet Local Author Bob Allen

3 days ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

As Father’s Day gift-giving deadlines loom, the publishing industry hopes dads everywhere benefit from one upbeat and emerging trend in readership. Within the many studies indicating an overall decline in the reading of books, there are positives regarding senior men’s current interest in books. Among that population, books in greatest demand include thrillers, crime and mystery.
Author to sign books for Father’s Day

5 days ago | beverlyreview.net | Bill Figel

As Father’s Day gift-giving deadlines loom, the publishing industry hopes dads everywhere benefit from one upbeat and emerging trend in readership. Within the many studies indicating an overall decline in the reading of books, there are positives regarding senior men’s current interest in books. Among that population, books in greatest demand include thrillers, crime and mystery.
Special Screening of Dick Biondi Doc at Lyric Theater Blue Island

6 days ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

Think you know radio history? Think you know radio station call letters like WLS or WCFL? Think you know the on-air talent that filled Chicago airwaves dating back to the 1960? Then get over to Beverly Records to answer fun trivia questions and win tickets to The Lyric Theater Blue Island for a private showing of “The Voice That Rocked America®: The Dick Biondi Film” - a one-hour documentary.
‘Forever Leo Lion’ inducted into Mustangs Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago | beverlyreview.net | Bill Figel

Many a door has opened for Beverly resident Jay Standring for his athletic prowess, dating back to his days pitching atop baseball mounds, running wild on the gridiron for St. Cajetan Elementary School, multi-sport championship performances at Leo High School and a dream-come-true playing career in Notre Dame’s storied football program.
Annual Fundraiser at CD&Me Friday Keeps Frankfort Bluegrass Fest FREE

1 month ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival all-volunteer committee will hold its spring fundraiser at CD & Me this Friday -- May 9, 2025 -- to support its annual free Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in July. Three bands will showcase the sounds of bluegrass in the expansive botanic gardens of CD & Me, decorated with fire pits, a majestic fountain and a towering landmark fireplace.
"Independent Bookstore Day" A Homecoming For Local Author Bob Allen

1 month ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

Some seasoned authors seek idyllic writing scenarios such as a remote lakeside cottage tucked beyond a peaceful valley in Minnesota, far from the maddening crowd. Publishers push their finished products into the market via the web in hopes of finding an audience with their salacious cover art. “Chicago’s grit shapes my characters,” said Beverly author Bob Allen.
Bookies, author to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

1 month ago | beverlyreview.net | Bill Figel

Some seasoned authors seek idyllic writing scenarios such as a remote lakeside cottage tucked beyond a peaceful valley in Minnesota, far from the maddening crowd. Publishers push their finished products into the market via the web in hopes of finding an audience with their salacious cover art. “Chicago’s grit shapes my characters,” said Beverly author Bob Allen.
Beverly Records Celebrates 2025 Record Store Day Saturday at 8 a.m

2 months ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

Stress management solutions fill the shelves of pharmacies. Medical experts’ list the obvious to relieve stress - exercise, sleep, yoga, nature walks, etc. Spending time in a record store is arguably as great a remedy for “what’s buggin’ ya” as anything and the return is the gift of music, which keeps on giving. Find out what's happening in Beverly-MtGreenwoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Acclaimed author visits Leo HS

2 months ago | beverlyreview.net | Bill Figel

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig has been a good friend to Leo High School for many years. That friendship dates back to his first wide acclaim for his book, “Ali: A Life,” as well as deeply researched and detailed biographies on Al Capone, Jackie Robinson and Lou Gehrig.
B*U*B* Café Celebrates Women's History Month in Blue Island Sun Mar 30

2 months ago | patch.com | Bill Figel

B*U*B* Café in Blue Island will celebrate Women’s History Month 2025 with “Local Ladies of Legend” – an exchange of ideas faire honoring women of leadership who stand strong in their paths for others to follow.

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29 May 25

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29 May 25

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BREAKING: Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli will be withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and returning to Evanston to play his senior season of college basketball. Martinelli made the announcement on his Instagram, with a post featuring all his returning teammates: https://t.co/2RIcHBnWxM

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23 May 25

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