Bolingbrook Food Truck Festival

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Bolingbrook Food Truck Rally, 4 p.m. October 3, Bolingbrook High School, 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook. More than 12 food trucks will be on hand.

In addition there will be sports games and a vendor village. The will be an opportunity to win a homecoming ticket. 

Free admission and free parking along with an opportunity to win a ticket to BHS' homecoming. Hours are 4-7 p.m. More details and tickets.

Hamburger Hop @Harrison Theater rooftop

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Hamburger Hop, 6 p.m. September 27, Harrison Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Hours are 6-9 p.m. More details and tickets.  

Hyde Park Pizza Fest 2 @The Promontory

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Hyde Park Pizza Fest 2, noon September 14, The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West. Vendors include: Bob's Pizza; Cholie's Pizza; Domino's; Giordano's; Jet's Pizza; Medici on 57th; Papa John's and Pizza Capri.

Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Get four slices and a soft drink, $15. Tickets.

Talktime Food Festival Chicago

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Food Festival Chicago: Talk Time, 7 p.m. September 11. Other dates available. Free but must reserve a spot here. 

Chicago Gourmet 2024

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Illinois Restaurant Association presents Chicago Gourmet, September 21-29. Events will be held in various locations across the city. tickets start at $75. 

More details and tickets.

Park Forest Food Truck Festival @American Legion Post 1198

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Park Forest Food Truck Festival takes place noon September 21, Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights.

In addition to food, the family-oriented event includes a live performance by The Fabulous Fabtones. 

Hours are noon-8 p.m. The event is free to attend, but you must reserve a spot here. 

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille's Thursday special is one you don't want to miss

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, serves up a Thursday special that's hard to resist— pecan wood-fired 16 oz. caramelized prime rib topped with Perry's steak butter, served with truffle merlot Demiglacé and homemade horseradish cream; $49 (tax and gratuity not included).

The special, prepared from medium rare to well-done, is available for dine-in or to-go, from 4 p.m. to closing at Perry's three locations: Oak Brook, Schaumburg and Vernon Hills. PHOTO: Perry's

Timothy O'Toole's Pub swings into action for football season

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Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks, gears up for Saturday college football, featuring more than 72 screens for viewing Saturday games.

Bud Light pints $6; Bud Light pictures $24; Goose Island Full Pocket Pils pints $7; Goose Island Full Pocket Pils pictures $28; High Noon (5) buckets $40; White Claw (5) $32; and Truly Wild Berry (5) $32.

On the Pub's  Bear Down Sundays, guests ill be feted with six specials: Miller or Coors Light Stadium Keeper Cups $8; Miller or Coors Light pints $6; Miller or Coors Light pitchers $24; Miller or Coors Light buckets of bottles $25; Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary $9; and Mimosa carafes $22. Chicago Bears swag will be raffled off on each game day.

Additional drink specials include:  Big O'Bloody Mary (25 ounce libation featuring O'Toole's private label vodka, O'Toole's Bloody Mary mix and chipotle dry rub rim). 

Reuben egg rolls, tater tots, pretzel bites, mini cheeseburger, pulled pork slider with coleslaw, chicken tender slider tossed in Irish ghost pepper sauce, two traditional buffalo wings, and three boneless BBQ wings, served with a beer chaser ($30). 

Timothy O'Toole's has your transportation covered. The subterranean Streeterville sports pub will shuttle ticket holders to and from Soldier Field ($10; departs at 11 a.m. or 6:15 p.m. on December 26). Riders must be 21+ and "road sodas" will be provided. Reserve seats at TimothyOTooles.com.

Timothy O'Toole's Pub hours are: noon to 2 a.m.  Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m-2 a.m.; Friday, 12 p.m.-3 a.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sunday (10 a.m. on Bears game days) 11 a.m.-2 a.m.  

For more information call: 312-642-0700  or visit here. PHOTO: Facebook

CocolocoEvents 2nd annual Cigar Social @Gamer's Hall, Sept. 7

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Second annual end of summer Cigar Social, 5 p.m. September 7, Gamer's Hall, 3609 W. North Ave.

In addition to the main attraction guests will can enjoy an evening of food, drinks and live music.

Hours are 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $40. More details and tickets.

 

10th Annual Brewfest Kicks off 1 p.m. Sept. 14

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Berwyn Park District's 10th Annual Berwyn Brewfest, 1 p.m. September  14, Proska Park, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. Berwyn.

Hours are: 1-5 p.m.  Mores details and tickets. 

Eighth annual Beer in the Woods event @ LaBagh Woods, Sept. 21

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The Eighth annual Beer in the Woods event takes place 1 p.m. September 21, LaBagh Woods, 5275 N. Cicero Ave. Grove 3.

Participants include: Alarmist Brewing; Begyle Brewing; Black Horizon Brewing Brewer's Kitchen; Burning Bush Brewery; Burnt City Brewing; Carriage  House Ciders; Casa Humilde; CHAOS Brew Club; Chicago Home Brewers; Cruz Blanca; Dutchbag Brew Co., Eris Brewery and Cider House; Gnome Brew; Hailstorm Brewing; Half Acre; Haymarket Brew Co; Histrionic Brew Lab; Hop District Community Brewing Co.; Hopewell Brewing Co., HorseThief Hollow Brewing Co,; Industry Ales; Kishwaukee Brewing Co.; Liquid Love Brewing; Luna Bay; Maplewood Brewing; Marz Community Brewing Co.; Midwest Coast Brewing Co.; Moor's Brewing Co.; MORE Brewing Co.; Northman Cider Co.; Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead; Off Color Brewing; Old Irving Brewing Co.; On Tour Brewing Co.; Phase Three Brewing Co.; Pipeworks Brewing Co; Printer's Row Brewing; Ravinia Brewing Co.; Right Bee Cider; SoMo's Monos Cerveceria; Soundgrowler Brewing; Tighthead Brewing Co., The Perch Kitchen and Tap; Twisted Hippo Brewing; Une Année, Hubbard's Cave and Whiner Beer Company.

VIP admission is Hours are 1-5 pm. No refunds. Regular admission is 3-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit Wonder Works fund scholarships for families who face racial, social and economic adversities. Must have proper ID to purchase.

In addition an online auction is underway.

The event also includes family fun and activities:

• Live Country Music and Square Dancing
• Raffle and scavenger hunt
• Playscapes and face painting
• Forest fun for activities

 

VIP admission is 1 p.m. Regular admission is 3-6 p.m. Must be of legal age with valid ID to purchase beer. More details and tickets.

Lost Never Found Wristband Party

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Lost Never Found Sara Null wristband party, 9 p.m. September 7, Lost and Found, 3660 N. Clark St. More details and tickets. 

Wine Fest on the Beach @Shore Club, Sept. 13

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Wine Fest on the Beach, 6 p.m. September 13, Shore Club,  More information and tickets range from $25-$60. 

Hours are 6-9 p.m. More details and tickets. PHOTO: Eventbrite.