Yesterday, we got back from a mini trip downstate and to Indiana.
We left Dec. 30th and drove to Pontiac, Illinois. Along the way, we played at NTN sites in Plainfield (BW3 and Sports Den), a BW3 (Buffalo Wild Wings) in Shorewood, and Heroes West in Joliet.
The main objective was the Riviera in Gardner. This great place, which has operated since the 1920s and reputed stop off place for Al Capone and his brother, is closing Jan. 1st. Unfortunately, it was way too crowded, so we didn't get to eat or talk with the Krafts who have owned it since the early 1970s (see Dec. 31st http://roaddogsroadlog.blogspot.com blog.
Went to Pontiac and drove around that beautiful court house and got a room at the Super 8 out on I-55. Ate at the Baby Bull on Route 66. Two high school basketball teams were also dining there (one from up by us, Warren High School in Gurnee). A big tournament was going on. Listened to a close game between Peoria Manuel and Schaumburg.
Several teams were also staying at the Super 8.
More to Come. --RoadDog
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