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What's So Great About Caputo's Grocery Store?

Prices seemed to be very fair you definitely should check it out.

Replied Mar 5

What's So Great About Caputo's Grocery Store?

Larger, better fruit, produce and meat selection. Expanded parking lot, but it's still crowded. Not as crazy as Tony's in NR. I went once last week just to see it and check out all the fuss and I thi…

Replied Mar 5

Where to watch the Super Bowl in the Oak Park area?

Papaspiro's is having a $15 buffet w/first drink free Barclay's is doing a $3 domestic bottle night And Molly Malone's is doing a half priced wing night.

Tagged: Super Bowl, Oak Park

Replied Feb 7

 

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Keep in mind there isn't a hotel yet, until one signs on to the project there isn't an official list of amenities and such.
22 hours ago
They have a decent brunch on Sunday's if you're a sampler.
on Friday
Ya, I mean pretty much anything is less expensive than Trader Joe's. Prices seemed to be very fair.
on Friday
Larger, better fruit, produce and meat selection. Expanded parking lot, but it's still crowded. Not as crazy as Tony's in NR. I went once last week just to see it and check out all the fuss and I think I'll go back next time I need to do a full repl…
on Friday
It'll be Triallta Irish Dance Company's first time marching in the parade. We're a little group, but very excited.
March 2
It should be warm (predicting mid to high 40's as of today) but may get a little wet so dress accordingly. Besides the pipers (and my own float in better financial years) the Derby Gal's are my favorite.
March 2
Looking forward to checking out the parade this year as I haven't been before. Is anyone else attending?
March 2
Watch for Derby Lite's Car-Skate-Float of World Domination to roll down Madison Street with an entourage of skating ladies!
March 1
Rich Carollo added a blog post
Never too early to think about the weekend! 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sat., March 6 at 1 p.m. Thousands of people line Madison Street each year to celebrate St. Patricks Day and enjoy one of the largest St. Pats Parades in the western…
March 1
Never too early to think about the weekend! 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sat., March 6 at 1 p.m. Thousands of people line Madison Street each year to celebrate St. Patricks Day and enjoy one of the largest St. Pats Parades in the western…
March 1
A discussion started by Rich Carollo was featured
There's a ton of stuff going on this weekend from wine tasting at Whole Foods to how to build a worm compost farm at the Conservatory. If you're looking for something to do or want check out specials at stores like Flybird's Freaky Friday special ch…
February 26
Rich Carollo added a blog post
There's a ton of stuff going on this weekend from wine tasting at Whole Foods to how to build a worm compost farm at the Conservatory. If you're looking for something to do or want check out specials… Started by Rich Carollo 46 seconds ago.
February 26
Rich Carollo added a discussion to the group Visit Oak Park
There's a ton of stuff going on this weekend from wine tasting at Whole Foods to how to build a worm compost farm at the Conservatory. If you're looking for something to do or want check out specials at stores like Flybird's Freaky Friday special ch…
February 26
Thanks for creating this group, Rich!
February 25
If you would like to be added to our email list for our weekly eblasts on events and happenings, please send me an email directly to rich@visitoakpark.com with the address you would like to use. Thank You!
February 25
Rich Carollo added a group
Since 1993 Visit Oak Park has been the Destination Marketing Organization for Oak Park and Western Cook County. Current and future events and happenings can always be found at www.visitoakpark.com or at our V
February 25

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Favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
Proximity to Chicago and the rest of the area.
Least favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
It's still not the City.
Interests & Hobbies
History (Civil War), Gaming (World of Warcraft), biking, hiking/camping, traveling, cooking and cartoons.
Favorite local restaurant
I like too many, one just doesn't rise above
Favorite local shop or business
Sirius Cooks and Scratch n Sniff
My Oak Park area business
Visit Oak Park (Formerly the Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) We market the tourism products of Oak Park and western Cook County. We also run the Visitors Center and maintain a calendar of events and activities on our website, visitoakpark.com
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http://www.visitoakpark.com

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St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sat., March 6 at 1 p.m

Never too early to think about the weekend!

15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sat., March 6 at 1 p.m.

Thousands of people line Madison Street each year to celebrate St. Patricks Day and enjoy one of the largest St. Pats Parades in the western suburbs. Beginning at 1 p.m., the parade features the award-winning Proviso East Marching Band, Medinah Shriner units including the Mini Choppers and Roaring 57s, bagpipers, area police and fire vehicles, antique cars, floats, Irish dancers and more.… Continue

Posted on March 1, 2010 at 10:04am — 4 Comments

Rich Carollo

Events this weekend

There's a ton of stuff going on this weekend from wine tasting at Whole Foods to how to build a worm compost farm at the Conservatory. If you're looking for something to do or want check out specials…
Started by Rich Carollo 46 seconds ago.

Posted on February 26, 2010 at 10:40am —

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