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Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest
The 18th annual Kite Fly will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. Large kites will be flown by professionals from Chicago Kite, and attendees are invited to fly their own kites as well, a Naperville Park District news release said. The event is free and also features live music entertainment, including the Prairie Sky Quintet and the Naperville Municipal Big Band, and food trucks. KidsMatter will be running Games From Around the World in which children receive a passport to participate in other country's games, the release said. The annual event is presented by the Naperville Park District and The Branch-Naperville Moms. For more information, go to To celebrate the end of the school year, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria will donate 20% of its proceeds to KidsMatter on Tuesday, June 3. The annual 'School's Out' fundraiser will be available at its Naperville locations at 131 W. Jefferson Ave. and 2879 95th St. Donations apply to all dine-in, carry-out or delivery orders placed between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., a news release said. Customers should mention KidsMatter when ordering. Student musicians will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. at the downtown Jefferson Avenue location. 'We are so grateful for Lou Malnati's partnership, and we look forward to this event every year — both to celebrate our area students and to kick off summer,' Nina Menis, CEO and executive director of KidsMatter, said in a statement. Proceeds will help the organization expand its programs supporting youth and families, Menis said. For more information, go to The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will hold its annual three-day book reuse and recycling event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday, May 30-June 1, at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet. Schools, libraries and individuals can bring unused and unwanted books to donate for potential reuse and recycling, county officials said in a news release. Any of the thousands of books at the event can be taken for free, saving them from a landfill, officials said. During last year's event, more than 1,800 people dropped off books or browsed the event's selection. Attendees took more than 80,000 books home, and another 10,000 were recycled after the event. Book categories include fiction, nonfiction, children's, romance, hobby, travel, health and living, religion, textbooks, periodicals and cookbooks in both hardcover and paperback, the release said. Organizations can make an appointment to drop off large quantities of books by calling 815-727-8834. For more information, go to The Millennium Carillon's weekly recital series kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, and will feature a rotation of local, national and international performers throughout the summer. Recitals will take place most Tuesdays through Aug. 19. The only Tuesday not on the schedule is June 24, but there will be a Saturday performance at 7 p.m. June 21. All performances are free to the public, and audiences can bring folding chairs and blankets to use while sitting on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave., or anywhere along the Riverwalk, a Naperville Park District news release said. Carillonneurs from Naperville and Chicago are scheduled to perform as well as from Iowa, California, Connecticut, New York, the United Kingdom and Belgium, the release said. Concerts are held rain or shine and picnicking is welcomed. Moonlight carillon tours of Moser Tower will be offered after all performances other than the one on Aug. 19, the release said. The cost is $2 per person,. Information on concerts and performers can be found at
CBS News
01-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Lou Malnati's to give 10 teachers free pizza for a year in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
The Chicago pizzeria chain Lou Malnati's needs the public's help finding special teachers in Chicago to win free pizza for a year. Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, and the chain is looking to celebrate local teachers' hard work in the classroom. The nomination process runs through next Friday and will recognize 70 teachers. The top 10 will win free pizza, consisting of one medium cheese pizza per week for 52 weeks and a $250 classroom pizza party. To redeem the pizza, the winners must join Lou Malntati's rewards program. The other 60 honorable mentions will receive a 100 gift card to the restaurant. Nominations are open on Lou Malnati's website.
Miami Herald
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Florida has two of the most photographed pizza spots in the US, ranking shows. Where?
Pizza lovers flocked to two Florida restaurants — and couldn't help but take pictures of their meals. Now, the dining destinations rank among the 25 most photographed U.S. pizza spots on the review website Yelp. Mia's Italian Kitchen in Orlando ranks No. 14 and Noble Crust in St. Petersburg is No. 18 on the list. The restaurants made their mark after Yelp studied pizza-related businesses and ranked them 'based on how frequently users submit photos,' according to results last updated Feb. 4. What do the Florida pizza shops serve? Of the two Florida restaurants that made the list, Mia's Italian Kitchen ranked the highest at No. 14. Customers at the restaurant — located near ICON Park and other Orlando tourist attractions — have posted 4,100 pictures on its Yelp page. 'Mia's Italian Kitchen is known for their brick-oven pan pizzas, cooked until crispy and packed with flavor,' Yelp wrote in its report. 'Users especially love the options this spot offers, from personal pan to large and Mediterranean to meat lover.' The restaurant also serves sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. One fan favorite is the 'giant meatball,' an 18-ounce creation that people have shared more than 100 photos of on Yelp. Also in the Sunshine State, Noble Crust earned the No. 18 spot on the list. While the business has three locations in the Tampa Bay area, the one in St. Petersburg received the honor from Yelp. Over time, it has generated more than 2,600 photos on the website. 'Blending Italian staples with Southern soul food, Yelpers agree that Noble Crust's farm-fresh pizzas take the cake, or should we say pie,' the review website wrote. 'In particular, users love snapping photos of the Noble Pig Pizza, topped with a variety of meats, veggies, and a sunny-side-up egg.' Other well-photographed menu items include the restaurant's meatballs and lemon ricotta pancakes. In addition to Italian-inspired dishes, some customers raved about nods to Southern cuisine, including the shrimp and grits. Nationwide, the top-ranked restaurant was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago. The eatery boasts more than 6,200 pictures on its Yelp page.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's your guide to heart-shaped treats in Wisconsin for Valentine's Day 2025
Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and many businesses around Wisconsin are getting in the spirit. Some are offering special menus for the occasion while others have prepared specific items including an assortment of heart-shaped foods. More: These Milwaukee-area restaurants are making Valentine's Day extra special this year Plus, many chains are also offering their own heart-shaped treats. Here's what to know: This year, Valentine's Day falls on Friday, Feb. 14. Crossroads Collective, 2238 North Farwell Ave.: Mex Avenue has several different heart-shaped options for Valentine's Day this year, including quesabirria, taco trays and churros. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.: Milwaukee's allegedly haunted hotel has a sweet heart-shaped deal. You can get a heart-shaped vanilla cake, made with raspberries and a champagne syrup, for $45 by ordering in person or on Tock. Cakes will be available for pick-up from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14. : You can get heart-shaped kringles in four different flavors (raspberry, cherry, pecan and chocolate silk) for Valentine's Day this year. : The Walker's Point sports bar is offering a heart-shaped extra pepperoni pizza for Valentine's Day. Up-Down, 615 E. Brady St.: From Feb. 12 to 16, you can get six domestic tallboys, 80 tokens, a fanny pack, and a heart-shaped pizza at the east side arcade for $40. Here are some chains offering heart-shaped goodies this Valentine's Day: : You can get several menu items, including 30 nuggets, in heart-shaped trays through Feb. 22 at participating locations. : Two limited-time heart-shaped donuts are available at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations. Other classic donuts are also available in this Valentine's Day special shape, including Boston Kreme and jelly donuts. : This year, Krispy Kreme has a floral-inspired Valentine's Day collection. The chain has four different heart-shaped donuts in its "Hearts in Bloom" bouquet box. : Lou Malnati's heart-shaped pizzas are back through Feb. 28. Plus, $1 of every purchase will go towards Feeding America. : Heart-shaped pizzas are available for $11.99 from Feb. 10 through Feb. 16. : Heart-shaped pizzas are available for $11 through Valentine's Day. : Heart-shaped pizzas starting at $11.99 nationwide at participating locations from Feb. 11 through Feb. 17. Rocky Rococo: The Wisconsin-based pizza chain is offering four different kinds of heart-shaped pizzas through Feb. 14. USA Today reporters Mike Snider and Carly Sauvageau contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where to find Valentine's Day 2025 heart-shaped foods in Wisconsin
