New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Des Plaines

Enjoy great food and entertainment close to home.

New Year's Eve Rock 'n' Roll Ball Where/When: Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare, 5300 N. River Road in Rosemont, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Why Go: Join the festivities at the hotel's 15th annual New Year's Eve Rock 'n' Roll Ball. ABC 7 News broadcasts “Countdown Chicago” during performances by OLD 97's, Cathy Richards & The Macrodots, Hairbanger's Ball, Imposter Radio and DJ Roland. There will be an open bar and party favors. Pricing: Tickets are $75, and room packages are available.   Prime Rib Special and Home Before Midnight Where/When: Club Casa Café, 353 N. River Road, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: If you want to indulge in a prime rib dinner and Stella Artois pints for a great price and make it home before midnight, this restaurant and sports bar is…

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Miner Street Tavern Owners Maintain 4 a.m. Liquor License

One Alderman says he hopes bar owners see increased patronage from casino

Late night bar patrons will still be able to frequent Miner Street Tavern in downtown Des Plaines. Des Plaines Aldermen voted to allow owners to change the name on the establishment’s liquor license. Read more about the latest City Council meetings Bar co-owner John Grammatis said they were “in it for the long run” and have plans to draw in more customers. Owners are working to place ads at nearby Metra stations to drive foot traffic and want to purchase an ID scanner to help continually improve security at the bar, Grammatis said.  A dress code has been established and bar owners will only allow patrons over 21 with Illinois state IDs to enter, Grammatis said. Des Plaines Police Chief Jim Prandini told Council Members there have been no …

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Des Plaines City Council Meetings

Here is a round up of the latest City Council meeting topics

Missed a council meeting and want to catch up quick on the latest agendas? Check back here as we continue to update the latest meeting highlights. Miner Street Tavern Owners Maintain 4 a.m. Liquor License Miner Street Tavern will cater to late night casino crowds and employees with a 4 a.m. liquor license. City Workers Praised for Clean-Up Efforts After being hit by two storms city workers made remarkable progress in clean-up efforts. More Taxis Coming to Des Plaines More than 100 cabs will be allowed into the city due to the new casino. Local Care Facility Won't Expand Rehabilitation center is denied opportunity to add more beds due to parking concerns from residents.  City Officials Recognized For Collision Response Des Plaines Police …

Miner Street Tavern Celebrates Anniversary

Miner Street Tavern threw a roaring '20s party to celebrate its second anniversary June 16. Fedora hats were in abundance, as was spirit and cheer. For more photographs from the bash visit Miner Street Tavern's Facebook page.

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Local Bar Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Miner Street Tavern hopes to build name recognition, status as 'Neighborhood Bar'

On the eve of its second birthday celebration, Miner Street Tavern Managing Partner Alex Giannikoulis, 29, met with Patch to relive the good times and look forward to its future as a neighborhood bar in Des Plaines. So how did Miner Street Tavern come into fruition? Myself and the other managing partners grew up in Des Plaines, so we definitely have a connection here. John (Grammatis, another managing partner) and his father-in-law (Ted Vlahopoulos) wanted to fix up the property and restore it as a bar. We updated the look with seven new plasma TVs and a new countertop.  Since we are from the area, we invited some friends from around here and the bar has been going ever since. What is your favorite part of being in Des Plaines? Miner …

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Keeping It Local On New Year's Eve?

Here's what's happening around town this New Year's Eve and we've also included some nifty ways to get home too!

Hey Des Plaines! If you're thinking about keeping it local this New Year's Eve, here is a list of what's going on at your local watering holes. In addition, we've also listed local cab companies so that you can enjoy your evening and get home safely. Now that you know where to enjoy yourself, the real question that needs to be answered is "How in the world am I going to get home?" Here is a list of local cab companies to be sure that you get home safely. Nobody wants a DUI for the holidays. O'Hare Taxi & Limo - 2720 S River Rd. No. 238, Des Plaines - (847) 297-5556 All Star Cab Dispatch Inc. - 1101 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines - (847) 806-0825 Des Plaines Yellow Cab & Packages - 1585 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines - (847) 296-8294 United …

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Christopher Brinckerhoff

2:15 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011

Hey Joyce, Check back next week for this year's list of local New Year's celebrations. We're working on it right now. If you have any suggestions for what we should include, please fire away.   more ›

Where to Drink And How To Get Home Safely on Black Wednesday

Here is a list of drinks specials and entertainment at local watering holes.

Hey Des Plaines! Because the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving is generally known as the biggest night for imbibing (affectionately known as Black Wednesday) we've compiled a list of drinks specials and entertainment at all of your local watering holes. In addition, we've also listed local cab companies so that you can enjoy your evening and get home safely. Now that you know where to enjoy yourself, the real question that needs to be answered is "How in the world am I going to get home?" Here is a list of local cab companies to be sure that you get home safely. Nobody wants a DUI for the holidays. O'Hare Taxi & Limo - 2720 S River Rd. No. 238, Des Plaines - (847) 297-5556 All Star Cab Dispatch Inc. - 1101 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines…

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Police Bust 22 Vendors for Selling Liquor to Minors

Ordinance change prompts crackdown on unlawful alcohol sales in Des Plaines.

Last week marked the end of a three-month-long operation in which Des Plaines police came down hard on local bars, restaurants and liquor stores, catching 22 out of 108 Des Plaines establishments in the act of selling liquor to minors. View list here. Police Chief Jim Prandini said the decision to investigate the matter came in June in response to an ordinance change allowing gasoline stations to sell beer and wine on a limited basis. The move stirred controversy about whether the decision would make liquor more readily available to teenagers. "I made a statement in front of the City Council that during the course of the summer we would be checking every liquor establishment, including the gas stations, to see if they were in fact selling …

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Lisa Cisneros

10:36 am on Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Thanks Lady!   more ›