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Chicagoland's largest and most modern indoor/outdoor Flea Market. Everything from unusual, new, used, hard to find and everyday items, all at bargain prices!
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs -- This sportsman's paradise is a breath of fresh air for outdoors enthusiasts. At Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Bolingbrook, you'll find everything you need for fishing, hunting, marine, camping, golf, footwear and gifts. Your adventure starts here!
Mainstreet shopping & dining destination anchored by Ikea, Macy's and Bass Pro Shops. Ted's Montana Grill, Gordon Biersch and Johnny Rockets are a sampling of the restaurants. Barnes & Noble, H & M, Coldwater Creek and Coach represent the many retailers.
Located at I-355 and I-55 at the Boughton Rd. exit. IKEA offers home delivery, rental vans, assembly services and an IKEA credit card so that you won't have any worries while you are shopping for your home. Don't forget to visit the restaurant while you are there!
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Burr Ridge
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
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River Oaks Center is known throughout the area as the center for quality shopping. Anchored by Marshall Field's, Carson Pirie Scott, JC Penny and Sears, River Oaks boasts more than 130 specialty stores.
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The Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres. The school features a main stage where concerts are held year round, along with a great shop that sells music and instruments.
Built in the popular Romanesque style, Chicago's oldest railroad station is now a retail shopping mall and an urban neighborhood marketplace. It is also a National Historic Landmark.
The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery
The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery exhibits and promotes the work of contemporary and historical Illinois artists. The changing exhibition schedule presents Illinois art to a statewide as well as a national and international audience. Our exhibition schedule ranges across mediums, including our outstanding quilt collection in the Decorative Arts area to electronic art, installations, and collaborative exhibitions with community organizations. Admission is free.
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
Visit this flea market that is famous for wonderful bargains on everything from tires and tools, to fresh produce and clothing. The market is a Chicago tradition that's held every Sunday.
Located at the famous Water Tower Place, you'll find the store girls of all ages want to visit. They come from far and near to experience the magic that is American Girl Place Chicago—featuring specialty shops, private dining and, of course, lovable dolls. The only destination of its kind in the world for girls and their families.
Chicago's own Chinatown features beautiful Chinese-style buildings, as well as exotic dining and shopping experiences that have made the neighborhood a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
Tour Chicago's legendary Merchandise Mart, which houses an estimated 1,800 contract and residential showrooms. Guides conduct 1 1/2-hour tours that highlight that Mart's fascinating history, showrooms and design floors. Two floors of stores.
Museum Shop of the Art Institute of Chicago, The
The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of gifts, jewelry, and museum adaptations, many derived from works in the museum's collections or special exhibitions hosted by the museum.
Unique Judaic giftware and ritual items. Many imported from Israel and handmade.
Kate Spade has hand bags, small goods, paper goods, shoes, baby bags, luggage, glasses, beauty products, jewelry. Jack Spade has work and travel bags, small goods.
Cassona Home Furnishings provides the best furniture and accessories imported from around the world. They can also offer customization on most of their pieces.
Garrett Popcorn Shops are a third-generation family-owned business specializing in a variety of tantalizing flavors of popcorn. Featuring caramel crisp, which has been dubbed "the best in the world."
Lester Lampert, Inc. is a true gem in the world of jewelers. Unlike most jewelry retailers, Lester Lampert provides full service design through consultation coupled with onsite manufacturing giving their customers the utmost participation in creating the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion.
Built in 1905, River East Plaza was recently renovated to office space on the upper five floors and retail and entertainment on the lower two, including a food court, restaurants, entertainment venues and a boat company. Call for hours.
Chicago's newest shopping destination features 50 world-class specialty shops. 15 sumptuous restaurants, five elegant hotels, one magnificent Nordstrom and over 2,500 parking spaces.
Bloomingdales North Michigan Avenue
The Chicago flagship store features six levels of merchandise, home furnishings, shoes, and cosmetics. Stop by the Visitors Center on level one for information and in-store promotions.
Chicago Chinatown - Chamber of Commerce
Wonderful place to shop for Chinese gifts. You'll find something that will please any age. Don't forget to stop by bakery stores for some delicious Chinese baked goods.


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Full-length strapless wedding dress in silk shantung, with princess line bodice and full skirt flaring from the low hip.
We offer private beachfront vacation rentals in Mexico for vacations, weddings, family reunions, honeymoons, and relaxation. Mexican beach relaxation in Troncones Zihuatanejo Ixtapa beach.
This knotted silk cord necklace features lustrous white freshwater pearls sterling Bali silver accents and a gorgeous white mother of pearl shell pendant.
Visit the Loretto Chapel online to learn about the history of the miraculous staircase and book your romantic Santa Fe, New Mexico wedding ceremony. The Loretto Chapel is a non-denominational wedding chapel.

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B. Makowsky Cassidy Boot
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The Casssidy is a must have leather boot this season! This leather boot has great details and looks fabulous on everyone!
- Cuffed leather upper
- Adjustable buckle detail
- 12½" shaft height, inside partial zipper
- 14" calf circumference
- 3" stacked heel
- Synthetic sole
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Location: Asheville, NC
November 12, 2012
Fantastic boot
"As expected from Bruce Makowsky, this is a very high quality, sexy boot. It fits perfect and true to size. It is a higher heel than most casual boots, but I love that...for special occasions."
By: jubileeez
Location: New York, NY
October 24, 2012
love it! just one quibble
"love these boots. they are so comfortable and fashionable. i particularly like that they fit slimmer calves-- i am always looking for slimmer, non-bulky cuts. but if you have wider calves you would do best to stay away from these.the only quibble i have-- and for which i have deducted a star-- is that these boots are not true black as pictured. they are more light-black or gray-black (see the amazon listing for it if you'd like a truer representation of the color). it bothers me because they go with fewer outfits than i'd planned, but they still look great and remain versatile enough that i will definitely be keeping and wearing them."
By: JenMD
Location: MD
October 12, 2012
Look great...
"The boot looks very nice and is good quality. However, I have to agree with several other reviewers who said the shaft is quite narrow. I have many tall boots, none of them wide calf, and haven't had any real problems until these. They are comfortable, and look great, but beware, they are very narrow in the shaft area...Also, if you are considering the black, know that the heel is pure black, but the boot itself is a lighter grayish black."
By: ccgirl
Location: greenbelt, md
September 17, 2012
tiny calf
"I ordered these online and was so excited when they arrived. They're beautiful - a nice dark grey and look well made. My excitement ended as soon as I tried to put them on - I couldn't get them over my calf, which are pretty average sized. So sad I have to return them."
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International Charities
The International Orthodox Christian Charities mandate is to undertake purely humanitarian activities. In an effort to bring assistance to the poor and to mobilize all Orthodox Christians to its efforts, IOCC has adopted a grassroots approach. Metropolitan Committees have been established in cities throughout the United States and Canada, where parishioners are offered the chance to assist those in need and to engage their fellow parishioners and local communities in support of humanitarian assistance programs.
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The RS3-A™ is the latest Ultra High Performance all-season tire within the Cooper performance family. This all-season performance tire provides the driver with a dynamic handling and inspires confidence and control.
Advanced Technology Mold Profile. Provides for a square tread footprint which means more tread-to-road contact. Asymmetric Design. Allows for tread pattern tuning. This design allows for cross-rotation which reduces heal-toe wear, promotes even wear, less noise and increased overall read life. More rubber on the outboard tread pattern equals exceptional dry handling and traction. The large outside shoulder and intermediate tread elements increase handling, stability control and ultimate cornering ability. The offset shoulder-to-intermediate grooves and large intermediate tread elements are joined together for stable cornering and noise reduction. Laterally oriented shoulder grooves, uniform element geometry and chamfered edges resist irregular or rapid tread wear. The continuous, solid rib on the outside of the center row of tread elements increases steering response. The inboard tread pattern is optimized for wet and light snow conditions. Two, wide circumferential grooves channel water away from the tire for hydroplane resistance. Even wear is achieved by the laterally oriented shoulder grooves and uniform elements. Winter traction performance is aided by the technical sweeping elliptical groove. 3-D Micro-Gauge Siping. Increases tread element stability, improves handling and tire control while reducing the possibility of stone retention. 3-D dimple sipes with interlocking geometry provide more sipe depth without sacrificing tread element stability. The 3-D dimple sipes are used in the center, intermediate and shoulder elements and provide increased length and more road biting edges as the pattern wears for maximum wet and light snow traction. Silica Formulated Tread Compound. Designed for exceptional all-season driving performance.
This tire does exceptionally well in wet and snow. It gives enough edge on dry roads. The noise is the quietest tire I ever own. I have owned, P Nero zero ms, potenza re970, Gefore sport 2, neogens, Dunlop sp, and toyo proxes. I have driven all these tires on Subaru based cars. For an area where I live. Pacific Northwest, you get every kind of weather you can think of. I will buy these tires again. Because they perform so well for a reasonable price. Great job Cooper for getting in the game.
Size: 215/45R18
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Legacy 4 Dr Sedan 3.0 R Limited with 24135 KM of Tire Wear
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Switched from Michelin Primacy mxm4 to these cooper rs3-a tires, and noticed an incredible difference. Cornering is night and day, especially at higher speeds. The coopers grip the road much better with more control and less body roll. Also, in wet conditions my Michelin would often spin taking off from a stop, where as coopers have excellent wet traction and have not once broke loose on me (even after taking off harder in an attempt to spin them they would not break loose). As for ride quality, they are quite and handle bumps well for an ultra high performance tire. Overall they have pleasantly surprised as a great tire, especially for the money and I am glad I purchased them. If anyone is looking to buy these tires I would highly recommend them, and also recommend that you check coopertire.com after you purchase them. There you can find mail in rebate offer entries that are often run with rebates of $50 to $70 for the zeon rs3 series tires.
Size: 235/50R18
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Impala 4 Dr Sedan LTZ 18" option with 3218 KM of Tire Wear
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This is my second set of these tires. The first set last me almost 50,000 miles and still had tread left but I decided to replace them. Incredible handling in wet weather conditions in Florida. Have also driven on these in the mountains during the winter time.
Size: 225/50R17
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ASICS GEL-Kahana 6 Trail Running Shoe - Mens
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You're an explorer at heart, which is why you enjoy the adventure-ready newly updated ASICS® Gel Kahana® 6. Whether your run leads you on or off the traversed path, they're ready for the journey and here to aid the mild over-pronator!
- Breathable open mesh upper with durable, synthetic overlays to provide targeted support
- Padded tongue and collar for added comfort and performance
- DuoMax® dual-density midsole is specifically positioned for running to enhance support and stability
- Rearfoot Gel® cushioning system attenuates impacting shock and allows for a smooth transition to midstance
- Trusstic System® reduces overall weight of the sole unit, while retaining the structural integrity of the shoe
- AHAR® (ASICS High Abrasion Rubber) is known for its supreme durability and is strategically placed throughout high-wear areas of the sole
- Trail Specific sole - Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on varied terrain
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"I dare not post, but I will wink and hold out mine homepage.
It is a simple one, but what though? It will waste time, and it will endure
flames as another man's page will - and there's an end."
- with apologies to William Shakespeare
The list is alphabetic by author. In the case of authors with multiple series, I've attempted to list their works in order of publication. Note that the operative word in the preceding sentence is "attempted." Series are listed with a series title followed by the individual books in the series. The listing will indicate if the titles are part of an on-going series or a limited series (trilogies, tetralogies, and the like), and if the books within the series stand alone. If the series has gone beyond 10 books, the first several books will be listed, and maybe a few others of particular interest.
THIS LISTING DOES NOT PRETEND TO LIST EVERY WORK BY EVERY AUTHOR LISTED, nor is it intended to do so. In several cases, only specific books by an author are recommended (although that is generally noted in the comments). Authors who write both science fiction AND fantasy (or books in other genres) only have their fantasy titles listed.
This is NOT a listing of the FAQmaster's personal favorites.
Series titles are in bold italics, and titles within the series follow. Comments, if any, follow the listing. Authors/series listed by 10% of the recommenders are marked with an "*". Two "**" means that 20% or more have endorsed the author. The total number of recommendations per author follows the List.
This listing was created in April 1994, following what seemed like the 900th posting of "what other authors should I read?" in the alt.fan.eddings newsgroup. Originally, the tone of the editorial comments was intended to be neutral, since this is a compilation of the recommendations of many people and not a list of one person's favorites. This policy has gradually eroded, and the perceptive reader can probably make some pretty good guesses as to which books are particularly favored by the FAQMaster. Do note, however, that there are quite a few books on this list that I either haven't read, tried and didn't like, or wouldn't recommend to an enemy, let alone a friend, so don't blame ME if you spot an author that you absolutely loathe.
This list doesn't contain shared world novels and short story collections, except in those cases where I feel like including them (hey, it's called Editorial Privilege.) I also tend to avoid books with multiple authors, mainly because I'm never quite sure which name to list them under.
The dividing line between fantasy, science fiction, and horror is indistinct and highly subjective. Inclusion on this list for those books that straddle the border depends on three factors: How many people push for inclusion of the author, how the publisher markets the book, and, most importantly, whether it matches my definition of fantasy (remember that editorial privilege I mentioned?)
I would like to note that most of the long-running, open-ended series contained herein do tend to have one major problem: They get weaker as they progress (Piers Anthony is the prime example of this tendency.) Try to start with the earlier books in the series, so you can get thoroughly hooked and are compelled to keep reading even after the author just starts hacking them out.
Many people made suggestions and offered aid and comfort in the creation and maintenance of this list. Many thanks to everyone who sent me lists of their favorite Recommended Authors.
Anthony Chan
Mike Loux
Paul Farris & Raj Shah
Jonathan Yen - who has almost as many books on his recommendation list as I do
Donal Fellows - ruler of the Eddings home page (as well as all
that he surveys). View it at:
Special thanks to all of the following, who helped to fill in the blanks, suggested new authors to add to the list, and/or sent me Real Nice Mail:
Tim Abicht (Eriond), Henry Andrews, Corinne Aragaki, Denis Aumueller, Krista Babstock, Zachary Mitch Binder, Elizabeth Blatt, Fredrik Blom, Doug Bowles, Jan Erik Breimo, Daphne Brinkerhoff, Edward Buckley, Andy Carlson, Simon Challands, Steve Christensen, Stephen Clark, Stevie Clifford (a.k.a. Gaspode Wannabe), Cyradis, Amy Darke, Nathan Daniel, Jessika Diamond, Asher Dunn, Matthew Dworkin, Richard Faircloth, Paul Farris, Donal Fellows, Michael Crist Ferguson, Maria Fox, David Geelan, Kevin Green, Jo Harrold, Clint Hauser, Simon Hogley, Genevieve Hoog, Ironczar, Jani Joki, Glynne Jones, Mark Allen Jones, Scott Kessler, Gerard Kilgallon, Derrek Kirk, Michael X. Koon, Jim Lahue, Glynis Long, Mike Loux, Dwayne MacKinnon, Peter Maranci, Beth Martin, Craig Meyer, Naomi, Barry Nelson, Ray Pugh, Tarja Rainio, Leigh Rooney, Kevin Roose, Steve Sams, Heather Sexauer, Joe "Uno" Shaw, Eric Siebert, Martin Slade, Dean Smith, Lars H. Tombre, Garry Turkington, Luke Vaughn, Michael van Acken, B.J. van Look, Elaine Walker, Wardley the Wizzy, Brett Whinnen, Adam Wick, Ronan Willis, Pamela Wolff, Theresa Yoder
The listing was created and is maintained by Amy Sheldon. Permission
to reproduce this material for non-profit purposes is freely granted, however
it would be really nice if you asked first. Not only can I then make sure
that you have the latest version, I'll also have the chance to be tremendously
flattered that someone actually wants this list. Any corrections, comments
or questions should be sent to:
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Tahari Brianna Fabric Pump
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Put a stylish foot forward in the Tahari Brianna! This pump is stylish and right on trend.
- Fabric upper with patent trim
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February 11, 2013
Tahari Brianna Fabric Pump
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Like most football clubs, Shamrock Rovers had very humble beginnings. The club was formed in 1899 in the city of Dublin in an area where the districts of Ringsend and Irishtown meet. The very first meeting took place at number four Irishtown Road but it wasn't until the second meeting was held around the corner in Shamrock Avenue that the name Shamrock Rovers was decided upon.
The new club immediately registered with the Leinster Football Association but spent the first two years playing friendly games. It didn't take long though for the first piece of silverware to arrive as Rovers were crowned County Dublin League winners in 1904/05. That same season the club also captured the Leinster Junior Cup when they beat Dundalk 2-1 in the final at Dalymount Park.
Shamrock Rovers then took a further step up when, in 1905, they joined the Leinster Junior League and went on to win the LJL league title as well as retain the Leinster Junior Cup. Within the few years since formation the club had grown considerably. The committee believed that the time was right to take a further step forward and they entered the team into the Leinster Senior League for the 1906/07 season. However, as the season began it became obvious that Rovers were suffering problems in trying to get players out and when they failed to secure a private ground, which they were required to do as members of the LSL, they were forced to pull out of football.
The club was revived in 1914 and entered the Leinster Junior League winning the league title at the first go. That season they also won the All Ireland IFA Junior Cup when they defeated Derry Swifts. Again they sought a place in the Leinster Senior League and although Rovers went through the season without any problems they decided not to enter a team into any league the following season. Failure to secure a private ground as well as the impact on playing resources brought about by the Great War meant that they could not continue. The club did not disband though and in 1920 they applied to enter the Leinster Junior League once again. It was to be a case of third time lucky as Shamrock Rovers have not looked back since then.
The spread of Association Football throughout Dublin and other pockets of the country came at a furious pace and when in 1921 the leading clubs who were members of the Irish Football Association (governed from Belfast) decided to split and form their own association (to be known as the Football Association of Ireland) a number of vacancies arose in the Leinster Senior League. Rovers were successful applicants to join the LSL and learning from their past mistakes they quickly secured a private ground at Windy Arbour, three miles out of Dublin city. As a junior team, Shamrock Rovers played most of their home games at Ringsend Park and when they were in the Leinster Senior League in 1915/16 they played at Shelbourne Park, home of Shelbourne FC.
Not only did Rovers win the Leinster Senior League in 1921/22 they also had a breath-taking run in the very first FAI Cup competition and were only beaten by St. James's Gate (inaugural League of Ireland winners) after a replay. The following season, 1922/23 Shamrock Rovers joined the League of Ireland and have enjoyed unbroken membership since.
The 1920's were very successful times for Rovers. The Ringsend men won the title in their very first season as members of the League of Ireland scoring an all-time record of seventy-seven goals and suffering just one defeat in the process. By now Rovers had secured their own ground on the Milltown Road, which was only a short walk from their support base of Ringsend-Irishtown-Sandymount.
The title came to Milltown again in 1924/25 when they also won the FAI Cup having beaten rivals Shelbourne 2-1 at Dalymount Park before 25,000 spectators. The emergence of the famous 'Four F's' in the Rovers forward line, Fullam, Fagan, Farrell and Flood, was to capture the public imagination.
In 1926 Shamrock Rovers moved from their first pitch at Milltown to another one which was located just behind the original ground. As the decades progressed they developed this ground by building covered stands and terracing and crowds of up to 30,000 were often recorded for the big games. Rovers soon became known as the 'Cup Specialists' as they captured the FAI Cup five years in a row from 1929 to 1933. It was in 1931/32 that they had won their second double. It was at this time that players such as Bob Fullam, David 'Babby' Byrne, William 'Sacky' Glen, Dinny Doyle and Charlie Jordan were all household names. It was in 1927 that Rovers first donned the green and white hooped jerseys and soon earned themselves the nickname of the 'Hoops'.
Amongst the many class players who came to came to Milltown from across the water and from Northern Ireland during this era was Vincent Matthews who had previously played with Sheffield United and was also a former England international. Former Rangers and Aberdeen forward Jim Smith was another who assisted Rovers to the league title in 1931/32.
The Thirties brought limited success as Rovers took a back seat to their Dublin rivals but a major event in 1937 was to see the dawning of a new era at Milltown. Having left Rovers in 1925 to join New Brighton in England, Jimmy Dunne went on to enjoy a glittering career playing in the forward line of Arsenal, Sheffield United and Southampton as well as for the international team of the Irish Free State. Jimmy turned down the opportunity of renewing his contract at Southampton and turned his back on a successful career in the English League to come home and take on the role as player coach for Shamrock Rovers. It didn't take long for Jimmy's influence to take hold and the Hoops won their fifth League title in his first season in charge, a feat they repeated the following year. The FAI Cup was won for the eight time in 1940 when the Hoops beat Sligo 3-0 in the final at Dalymount Park attended by a record crowd of 38,509.
The League title managed to evade Rovers during the 1940's but they did win the FAI Cup in 1944, 1945 and 1948. A new record was set in 1945 when Rovers beat Bohemians in the FAI Cup with an all-time high attendance of 41,238. It was in 1942 that an inside forward by the name of Paddy Coad was to join the club from Waterford. At the time nobody could have envisaged the impact that Coad was to have on the Milltown club, he was to win every honour in the game including eleven international caps and he was to captain the Hoops to unprecedented success in the next decade.
With the untimely death of Jimmy Dunne in November, 1949, Coad reluctantly accepted the offer by the owners of the club, the Cunningham family, to take over Dunne's role. He brought many young players into the team and by the time Rovers won the League title in 1953/54 he had put together what many old supporters believe now to be the best Hoops team ever. They went on to win the League in 1956/57 and 1958/59 as well as the FAI Cup in 1955 and 1956. Many other honours in the Shield and various cup competitions were also won. Almost all of the players who donned the green and white became international players including Eamon Darcy, Ronnie Nolan, Shay Keogh, Gerry Mackey, 'Maxie' McCann, Liam Tuohy, Paddy Ambrose, Tommy Hamilton, Noel Peyton and of course Coad himself.
A brave decision was made by the club in 1957 to enter a team into the European Cup, the first time for an Irish club to do so. The Hoops were handed a red-hot challenge when they were drawn against the mighty Manchester United (the 'Busby Babes') in the preliminary round. A United team, boasting a superior fitness, ran Rovers ragged in the first leg at Dalymount and ran out 6-0 winners with three of the goals coming in the final ten minutes. Paddy Coad said afterwards that Rovers had learned from the experience and the return leg was a different story as United had to fight hard to get a 3-2 win.
At the end of the decade the team that become popularly known as the 'Coad's Colts' began to break up. Paddy Coad returned to his native Waterford, and the task of rebuilding the team began. Under Sean Thomas the Hoops bounced back in 1963/64 winning the League and Cup double in impressive style. Liam Tuohy had returned after a spell at Newcastle in England and Paddy Ambrose remained. Soon players the likes of Frank O'Neill, John Keogh, Pat Courtney, Johnny Fullam, Bobby Gilbert, Mick Leech and goalkeeper Mick Smyth were the new household names. They went on a Cup winning run from 1964 to 1969 and in doing so beat their own record of five in a row from the early 1930s. But while Rovers had restored their mantle of Cup kingpins the league belonged to Waterford.
There were many great European nights during the sixties in particular when Rovers entertained the cream of Europe including OGC Nice, Valencia, Rapid Vienna, Real Zaragosa, Bayern Munich, Cardiff City and Schalke 04. The highlight of Rovers' participation in Europe came in 1966 when they met the German giants Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Cup Winners Cup. A star-studded German side took the lead in the first leg at Dalymount Park but Billy Dixon equalised for the Hoops to make it 1-1. Having fallen two goals behind at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, with goals from Bobby Gilbert and Liam Tuohy Rovers got back on level terms and ahead in the tie on away goals. However, disaster struck just minutes from the final whistle when Gerd Muller broke through to score a third for Bayern and so it ended 3-2 on the night to the Germans and 4-3 on aggregate.
If the Sixties were kind to Shamrock Rovers then the Seventies were the exact opposite. Although involved in a play off for the league title in 1971, which they lost to Cork Hibs, success in the main was to evade the famous Milltown club. Times were hard in Irish football as televised highlights from England began to bite into attendances. The Cunninghams sold their interest in the club in 1972 and Glenmalure Park, Rovers home at Milltown had fallen into a sorry state.
Then came the arrival of a new saviour in 1978 when former Leeds and West Brom midfielder John Giles was appointed as player/manager. Giles brought a new professional ethos to Milltown and the public responded by coming through the turnstiles in large numbers once again. However, the success was short-lived as none of the other clubs joined with Giles in trying to make the League more professional. Apart from the FAI Cup (1978), Tyler Cup (1978) and Leinster Senior Cup (1982) the Hoops failed to deliver. Giles departed to Canada and the experiment came to an end.
But were not finished yet and the owners, the Kilcoyne family, pulled off a major coup when they enticed the hugely successful Dundalk manager Jim McLaughlin to take over at Milltown. McLaughlin very quickly put together a team comprising the best of players in the League and perhaps his biggest signing was that of midfielder Pat Byrne who had previously won League and Cup honours at Bohemians and had enjoyed a career at Leicester in England and Hearts in Scotland. Joining Byrne at Milltown also were Jody Byrne, Mick Neville, Kevin Brady, Liam O'Brien, Neville Steedman and Dermot Keely. They gelled together very quickly and the title was won in McLaughlin's first year in charge. They went on to win a further three titles in succession and the era became known as the 'Four in a Row'. Although UCD denied Rovers the double in 1984, they did manage to achieve the feat in 1985, 1986 and 1987.
Tragedy was to strike in 1987 when, just as the season was coming to an end, the news leaked out that the Kilcoynes had sold the Milltown ground for property development. Fury erupted amongst the Hoops faithful who boycotted the alternative venue of Tolka Park and the club was brought to its knees. In 1988 the Kilcoynes sold out to a consortium of interested fans led by John McNamara but efforts to buy back Milltown failed and the ground was lost forever. In 1990, McNamara pulled off a coup by securing the Royal Dublin Showgrounds as a venue for Rovers to play in but that particular era came to an end in 1996. Rovers won just one honour in that time, the league title, their fifteenth - a record - which was won in 1993/94. Stephen Geoghegan scored twenty-three league goals that season and came within four of equalling Bob Fullam's record set in 1926/27.
John McNamara sold out his interest in 1996 to a new consortium who, within a few months, announced exciting plans to bring Rovers to a new stadium in Tallaght on Dublin's southside. The original plan was to have an all-seated stadium with a capacity of 10,000 but serious objections by a group of local residents held the project up for years and when work finally began in 2000 Rovers ran out of money and were unable to finish off Phase One which would have seen them up and running there. The whole stadium saga soon became wrapped up in red tape and when South Dublin County Council refused a further extension to the original planning permission in late 2004 the then board of SRFC had to finally concede defeat.
The land has now passed back to the local authority who have unveiled a plan to complete the development as a community sports facility with Shamrock Rovers offered a very good tenancy package at the site. In the meantime, Rovers have been playing in a variety of venues around the city including Richmond Park (home of St. Patrick's Athletic), Tolka Park (Shelbourne FC), Dalymount Park (Bohemians) and the Morton Athletics Stadium. Despite the lack of funds to compete on the pitch Rovers have maintained a decent showing in the Premier Division under managers Mick Byrne, Damien Richardson and Liam Buckley. They qualified for the UEFA Inter Toto Cup in 2003 and made history by beating Polish side Odra Vodislaw in both the home and away ties.
With sixty-two players having won international honours for the Republic of Ireland further history was made in 2002 when midfielder Luke Dimech won three caps at senior level for Malta followed a year later by Samir Boughamen who was capped for Morocco against Tunisia. As the club awaits the move to Tallaght, much work has been done off the pitch. Following a period of examinership during the summer months of 2005 the supporters group, the 400 Club, successfully bid for ownership of the club and have instilled a new thinking in taking Shamrock Rovers forward.
Today, Shamrock Rovers not only have a senior team, an Under 19 and Under 17 teams operating in the SSE Airtricity National league but also an sixteen schoolboy teams and a junior academy. Despite living a nomadic existence for the past eighteen years Shamrock Rovers is still very much alive and eagerly anticipating the dawning of a brand new era operating from the new stadium.
Roddy Collins' brief tenure as manager of the Hoops came to an end last November when the team finished second last in the Premier Division and had to face First Division Dublin City in a promotion-relegation play off. Sadly for Rovers, the club was condemmed to the First Division for the 2006 season after losing 3-2 on aggregate to the 'Vikings'.
Undeterred by this setback, the club management set about rebuilding Shamrock Rovers. A new budget was introduced and former centre half Pat Scully was quickly appointed as successor to Collins. Scully, operating with a much smaller budget than that of his predecessors began a major clear out of the playing staff. Practically a whole new squad of young players who had played in the First Division were signed including club captain Aidan Price. Just three of the squad from 2005 were eventually retained - Derek Tracey, Barry Murphy and Cathal O'Connor.
Off the field the club faced a new setback with the Tallaght stadium. Despite the go-ahead for funds to complete Phase 1 being given by Mr. John O'Donoghue, Minister for Sport, a legal challenge was mounted on behalf of six GAA clubs who are claiming a right to use the facility.
2006 turned out as a successful year for Shamrock Rovers both on and off the pitch With the new board having put properly run structures in place and getting the club back onto a financial keel, the team captured the First Division title despite a close battle with Dundalk and Galway United for the honour. The Hoops defence set a new record of having conceded the least number of goals in any campaign ever - just 13 in 36 games. Shamrock Rovers were successful at the first go in being accepted as members of the new FAI-run Premier Division. With the submissions examined by the Independent Assessment Group, Rovers were hailed as being a model club - a far cry from the depths to which the club had sunk just fifteen months before.
Just when it appeared that there were no further hurdles, the stadium project was to be held up yet again, this time due to a High Court challenge by the Thomas Davis GAA Club The Minister for Sport, Mr. John O'Donoghue, had pledged the funds to complete Phase One but only on the understanding that the stadium would be a soccer only facility. Thomas Davis GAA Club attempted to have this changed by the Minister and SDCC and when they failed to do so they took their case to the courts. The project was to be held up for the best part of another year but then, in February, 2008, the High Court ruled that Thomas Davis GAA Club had no case. The GAA organisation were left to pick up the full cost of the challenge, around six hundred thousand euro.
Back on the pitch, the Hoops were rated as relegation candidates by some press reporters as the 2007 season began but with no external pressure on them Rovers went on to prove that their return to the Premier Division was no fluke. They maintained a lofty position in the table throughout the season and as leaders Drogheda United saw their opponents falter one by one the Hoops snapped at the heels of the County Louth club, even threatening to overtake them at the top. However, Pat Scully had to work off a small squad due to financial restraints and in the final couple of weeks of the campaign injuries and suspensions took a heavy toll. Rovers' hopes of qualifying for Europe evaporated but in enjoying a decent season they forced their opponents, and those reporters who had got so wrong, to sit up and take notice A sad note from 2007 was the passing away of Larry Palmer who had kept goal for Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup finals of 1944 and 1945.
The 2008 season began with a friendly away to Kildare County, a game the Hoops won 3-2 with new signing Dessie Baker scoring twice for Rovers. Other new signings on show that evening at Station Road included Darragh Maguire, Pat Flynn, Stephen Rice and Sean O'Connor. The league campaign began brightly with the team taking ten from twelve points on offer in the opening games. However, it all began to go badly wrong for Pat Scully and a much-publicised spat with midfielder Rice saw the fans take the side of the player. Scully departed in October and former Bohs, Newcastle and Shels midfielder Jim Crawford stepped in as caretaker manager until the end of the season. Although the Hoops won just one of their final twelve league games, 3-0 at home to Cork City in August ,the points they amassed in the earlier stages of the campaign were enough to keep them safe from any threat of relegation.
Michael O'Neill stepped down from the post of manager at Scottish League club Brechin City to accept the challenge of managing Shamrock Rovers. He brought in Trevor Croly as his assistant and former Northern Ireland 'keeper Tommy Wright as Goalkeeper Coach. Former Rovers' midfielder Shane Robinson made a return to the club as O'Neill swooped also for 'Robo's' former Drogheda United teammates Ollie Cahill and Stephen Bradley. The new manager also brought in a number of players from the Scottish League including the relatively unknown Gary Twigg. It wasn't to be long though before Twigg opened his account at Rovers and became an instant hit with the fans.
The day that Hoops fans had long awaited finally happened on Friday, 13th March, when the team took to the pitch at Tallaght Stadium for the very first time. The capacity was restricted to just 3,500 at the semi-built stadium and such was the interest in the occasion that the club could easily have sold four times that amount. Sligo Rovers, who provided the opposition in the final league game ever at Milltown in 1987, were at the centre of Shamrock Rovers' history once again. The game ended 2-1 in favour of the Hoops after Twigg became the first player to score at Tallaght; Dessie Baker got the second. Sligo's Gavin Peers made history too by becoming the first opposition player to score at Tallaght. With the club settling in to their new home, the eyes of the football world were once again looking at Shamrock Rovers. Unable for twenty-two years to stage prestigious friendly games on their own turf, the Hoops benefited immensely through their new circumstances by welcoming Newcastle United, Real Madrid and Hibs during the month of July in a 'Festival of Football'.
The East Stand at Tallaght Stadium was opened on Saturday, 22nd August when Dundalk were the visitors. That brought the capacity of the ground up to just under 6,000. With the Hoops in contention for the league title right up to the end of the season, crowds of around 5,000 were the norm at home games. Rovers went on an unbeaten run of twenty-two league games which was only brought to an end by Cork City at Tallaght on 20th October. That defeat effectively put paid to any hopes that the Hoops had of winning their first league title since 1993/94. They did however finish runners-up to Bohs and guaranteed themselves a place in the UEFA Europa Cup in 2010. Striker Gary Twigg, a 2009 signing from Scottish League side Brechin City, contributed handsomely to the effort and finished the season as top goalscorer in the Premier Division with twenty-four goals. Twigg was rewarded for his exploits when he received the PFAI Premier Division Player of the Year Award for the 2009 season.
The 2010 season proved to be a memorable one with the Premier Division title coming to Tallaght in dramatic style. The final series of games played on Friday, 29th October, saw the Hoops clinch the title after a 2-2 draw with Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds. Across the city, Rovers' arch rivals Bohs were also going for the title and defeat for Rovers coupled with a Bohs win against Dundalk would have guaranteed a third successive title for the 'Gypsies'. Bohs won their game 3-1 but Rovers did enough at the Carlisle Grounds with goals from Gary Twigg and Thomas Stewart to secure the title on goal difference.
Despite having a good run in the League Cup the Hoops could not yet again get their hands on what has proven to be a rather elusive trophy for them. Sligo Rovers denied the Hoops a place in the final when they won the semi final 2-1 at the Showgrounds on 17th August. The Westeners also provided the opposition to Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup final. The Hoops overcame St. Pat's in the semi finals after a replay. The final, the first ever to be staged at the new Lansdowne Road Aviva Stadium, captured the imagination of the public and the attendance of 36,101 was the third biggest ever for an FAI Cup final. The game was highly entertaining but finished nil all after extra time with Sligo going on to lift the cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
European football returned to Shamrock Rovers in 2010 and having eliminated Israeli side Bnei Yehuda from the UEFA Europa Cup 2nd Qualifying Round the Hoops set up an historic meeting with Italian giants Juventus in the next round. The Italians won the first leg at Tallaght by 2-0 but an expected rout of the Hoops in the away leg didn't materialise as the Dublin side put it up to their more illustrious opponents losing just 1-0 after a fantastic performance in heavy rain. The Under 20 team under the guidance of former Hoops' striker Andy Myler captured the league title following a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the final against Bohs at Tallaght.
The 2011 season will go down in living memory as one of the most memorable ever for Shamrock Rovers. Throughout the history of the club the Hoops had shown the way in attaining success and this season was to produce a magnificent achievement only ever before dreamed of by League of Ireland clubs. Having once again qualified for European competition as a result of winning the league title in 2010, the Hoops exited the Champions League qualifying stage after two rounds but were paired with Partizan Belgrade via a two-legged play off for a place in the group stages of the Europa League. The teams drew 1-1 in the first leg at Tallaght Stadium; that left Shamrock Rovers with a mountain to climb in the return leg in Serbia. Vladimir Volokov put the Serbs ahead in the game ten minutes before half time but Pat Sullivan equalised in the second half with a blistering shot to silence the huge home crowd. The game went into extra time and it was during this period that a major upset in European competition took place. Karl Sheppard was taken down in the box in the 113th minute and Stephen O'Donnell's well-placed penalty was to earn the Hoops not only a famous victory on the night but also place in the group stages of the Europa League.
Shamrock Rovers were paired with Rubin Kazan (Russia), Tottenham Hotspur (England) and PAOK (Greece). The first game for Shamrock Rovers in Group A was a home tie against Rubin Kazan which the Russians won 3-0 and although the Hoops eventually finished at the bottom of the table they did the League of Ireland proud with their battling performances throughout. The game that will stand out in the memory of all Shamrock Rovers fans is the one away to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Over 2,500 Hoops fans made the journey for the occasion and provided a fantastic atmosphere that earned them an ovation from the home fans at the end of the game. Stephen Rice gave Rovers the lead in the game but Spurs eventually finished as 3-1 winners.
The Premier Division was won for the second year in succession but the home fixture against Spurs in the Europa League was to represent Michael O'Neill's final game in charge of Shamrock Rovers. The Board moved swiftly in late December to appoint Stephen Kenny as successor to O'Neill. Perhaps the success the club had enjoyed in the period prior to Kenny's arrival worked against him in a way as the fans grew impatient in a short time and called for his head when results didn't match up to the high expectations that existed at the club. Trevor Croly took over as manager in November 2012 and although he managed to guide the Hoops to victory in the Setanta Cup, EA Sports Cup and Leinster Senior Cup, league form over the almost two seasons Croly was in charge was disappointing. Croly was replaced by Pat Fenlon in August 2014.
Shamrock Rovers entered a team into the League of Ireland First Division for the 2014 season as part of the club's policy to provide a full pathway for the development of young players. However, a disappointing 2014 season was to take its toll financially on the club and they took the decision not to enter the team again for the following season.


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Posted on 09/29/2013 1:45:04 PM PDT by ebb tide
Laity and clergy should reject, respectfully, the liberalism of Pope Francis.
In St. Pauls Letter to the Galatians, he wrote that he rebuked the first pope, St. Peter, to his face because he clearly was wrong. The issue was St. Peters capitulation to Jewish culture in his approach to the Gentiles. St. Paul moved swiftly to correct him for the sake of the early Churchs unity and doctrinal fidelity to Jesus Christ.
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Early flame war?
I won't give him a pass to be an idiot just because he's the pope. Popes come and go, and there have been lousy popes in the last. This is just another one in the succession of lousy popes.
He's no Benedict, that's for sure.
My thoughts exactly
"Jesuit seminaries either look like ghost towns or gay bars..."
Quite a line!
Indeed, but I am not convinced there is such an agenda. The worst I can say about the Pope is that he is not terribly aware of the condition of American Jesuits. The spectator is being a bit parochial.
Coincidence or plan?
I agree...stop with the Pope bashing!
I'm laughing, I'm crying. Those of us who faced real liberalism in a mainline Protestant denomination and converted to Catholicism know liberalism — and Pope Francis is no liberal. He is different, and that difference can be explained in his efforts to address Pentecostalism, indifferent affluence, and liberation theology by stirring up Catholics to go beyond mere "ideologies" to walk with Christ directly, daily, personally, and with creative charity.
Instead of liberation theology, think liberation Catholicism.
Yep !
One of them is infallible, and the other one is the pope.
The Pope is a liberal? Do you mean you are believing ABCNNBCBS LOL if you can figure that one out.
"Just look at the U.S. Congress: it is overflowing with Jesuit graduates who have abandoned the faith and support abortion and gay rights."
Anybody have a list of these so-called "Jesuit graduates" who now serve in our Congress?
"Indeed, but I am not convinced there is such an agenda."
What do you think about the Pope forbidding the Franciscans of the Immaculate from offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Extraordinary form? Is that not agenda driven?
Indeed, the pope is no liberal. A shallow and superficial, even trivial understanding of Jesus' teachings and life is dominant in Christianity. Francis asks us to go deeper. He judges but does not condemn. He does not exclude sinners from the Church but welcomes them to repair their broken lives and receive the blessing of God's love.
We have become a hate filled church, making enemies of abortionists, homosexuals, environmentalists and others. We must learn to love them into grace not by accepting their sin but by seeing beyond it to their soul.
Surely none of us believe sinners are condemned by their actions. Jesus did not condemn the prostitute, did not allow her to be slain but most importantly did not accept her sin. "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin not more." As Christians we are commanded to love the unloving. How will we convert the lost of Islam if not with love?
Welcome home.
**who have abandoned the faith and support abortion and gay rights.**
How do you know this? Have they told you personally? I think you might be trying to make a general statement — and they are usually wrong, because generalities always have an exception.
A recent issue of "First Things" magazine had an article by a priest in a town on the Mexican border. He wrote about how his parishioners were learning at the gut level to "Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you," in the context of the drug industry violence there.
Christianity is hard because this goes against all our (fallen) human instincts. It's easy to say people have "fallen and they can't get up," but Jesus never said that, and this is one reason He was hated.
Paul and Peter were members of the same church, weren't they?
Posted by on 4:09 pm in Columns, Guest Columns
Chapter 15 of the book of Acts relates the decision of the Council of Jerusalem. This is considered the first ecumenical council of the Church. Our own generation has grown up in the shadow of Second Vatican Council. In fact we are about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of this council.
Scholars have found the interpretation of the council to be a very complex task. There is considerable debate about what sources and traditions flowed into the council and precisely what influences created the synthesis we see in the final documents. Extremely careful records were kept at the Council. In fact the official collections of the Councils documents (including preparatory documents) are 63 volumes long. Although historical research is important, the council is clearly the work of the Holy Spirit. Recently Pope Benedict noted that we must understand the council not through the "hermeneutic of discontinuity and rupture" but rather with the "hermeneutic of reform" (Address to the Roman Curia, 12/22/05). The final documents of the council are the result of a near unanimous vote by the Council fathers gathered in an ecumenical council. Acts chapter 15 gives us interesting parallel insights into the first primitive council held by the early Christians.
Paul's extensive first missionary journey resulted in the conversion of large numbers of Gentiles. As a result we see two distinct cultures emerge within the early Church, one of Gentile origin and one of Jewish origin. Initially we see some conflict over exactly which norms apply to each group. Luke tells us that "some men" came down from Judea to the Church in Antioch and began teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved." Not only were these Jewish Christians requiring the practice of circumcision, but they even considered it necessary for salvation. Jewish sources contemporary with the New Testament indicate that prominent Rabbis debated the significance of circumcision for new converts at this time. The strong position taken by these men from Jerusalem sounds very similar to the controversy Paul confronts in his letter to the Galatians. This teaching on the necessity of circumcision caused "no small dissension and debate" among the Antioch believers so they decided to send Paul and Barnabas and some of the others to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders to inquire about this question.
Luke Timothy Johnson has made some interesting observations about the procedure by which they resolve this matter at the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-35). Beginning with Peter's speech, and then followed by Paul and Barnabas they begin by recounting and discerning what God had been doing in Church through the Holy Spirit. Next they sought to understand Sacred Scripture in light of their experience of the Holy Spirit. James responds to Peter and Paul saying "the words of the prophets agree with this" (Acts 15:15). Next they engage in debate, a necessary part of the process (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:18-19). Finally, they obtain the agreement of the whole assembly. They reply, "It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities, namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage. If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell" (Acts 15:28-29). The decision of the council is sent through the messengers Paul, Barnabas, Judas and Silas.
Some aspects of these precepts, such as abstaining from blood and meat from strangled animals are not universal but are restrictions which provide the basis for table-fellowship and communion between Jews and Gentiles. They resemble the prohibitions given to 'proselytes and sojourners' in Leviticus 17-18 and discussed in rabbinic circles as the "Noachian precepts." In Jewish tradition the consequence for breaking these precepts was to be cut off from the people (Leviticus 17-18).
As Paul and Barnabas prepare to visit the Churches of Asia minor again "there arose a sharp contention" between them over the inclusion of John Mark whom Paul considered a deserter.
Paul chose Silas and departed, through Syria and Cilicia. When they reached Derbe and Lystra they meet a disciple named Timothy (Acts 16:1-5). Timothy had a Jewish mother but his father was a Greek. Paul wanted to take Timothy along as a traveling companion but "on account of the Jews of that region, Paul had him circumcised, for they all knew that his father was a Greek" (Acts 16:3). Paul travelled from city to city, implementing the "decision reached by the apostles and presbyters in Jerusalem" (Acts 16:4). As we experience this year celebrating the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, may we seek to implement God's will through the prayer of Mary.
Scott McKellar is Director of the Bishop Helmsing Institute for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph.
And Peter made the speech.
"And Peter made the speech."
And James made the decision :)
James only spoke to the people of Jerusalem. Peter was the Pope.
Acts 15
1 But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 And when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. 3 So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoeni'cia and Sama'ria, reporting the conversion of the Gentiles, and they gave great joy to all the brethren. 4 When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them. 5 But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up, and said, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses." 6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. 7 And after there had been much debate, Peter rose and said to them, "Brethren, you know that in the early days God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 And God who knows the heart bore witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us; 9 and he made no distinction between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why do you make trial of God by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will." 12 And all the assembly kept silence
Now my suspicions are confirmed. He's a clueless liberal sap.
"Those of us who faced real liberalism in a mainline Protestant denomination and converted to Catholicism know liberalism . . "
Been there, done that, got the T-Shirt
Love the t-shirt!
I still disagree. My priest who celebrates a very reverent Novus Ordo was Jesuit educated.
He told us at Daily Mass that Jesuits are always edge, sort of spekaing in riddles, but right on the edge, in order to make you think.
Didn't you see the speech he gave to obstetricians and gynecologists the next day, where he soundly trounced abortion?
Please look for it.
Ah, but the Pope when speaking on matters of doctrine is supposed to be infallible.
Of course I accept no pope, and this biblical history of the rebuke of Peter illustrates why very well.
Peter was an apostle, a godly man, but not the head of the church. Jesus is head of the church, and needs no ambassador. Jesus is the Mediator between God and man; there is no Mediator between us and the Mediator.
Jesus knew he wasn't going to be on earth in person, so he chose Peter as the head of the Apostles, yes, the first Pope.
I think you're right.
I can't tell from this article what this pope has done that the author finds objectionable. That is not the quality of writing one tends to find in the American Spectator.
"Jesus knew he wasnt going to be on earth in person, so he chose Peter as the head of the Apostles, yes, the first Pope."
Jesus actually set up elders/bishops (church government), and left us the Bible, and sent the Holy Spirit.
No popes.
It's perfectly made, obviously with great care, and very tough.
The other one faded quickly, was very thin fabric, tore easily, and had very weak, poorly stitched, seams.
I hold in my hand a list...
I like that! Whites don't stay white at my house very well, though. Maybe if it came in beige with navy blue print ...
Quality can be a problem. Elen had a Pope John Paul II shirt, and I had to get her a new one this year because the print came off in the wash. The publishers really need to make some new ones: they're still using designs from when he was still Pope!
OTOH I have mugs that have a good glaze and the image is still like new after 20 years. I think everything fading fast started with the web driven "price is everything" perspective and companies settled into the lowest common denominator without giving the buyer a choice.
CafePress has shirts similar to the one I posted in , IIRC, Athletic Gray with red or "gold" letters and light blue with navy, but I could be thinking of a T not a golf shirt
You are partyly right and partly wrong. The first bishops were the Apostles. Christ gave the keys of the kingdom to Peter and said he would build his church on him.
It's in the Bible.....or did your Bible take that out?
"James only spoke to the people of Jerusalem. Peter was the Pope."
James made the decision for the church, which they then followed up with and spread to the rest of the churches. Peter just gave his opinion, followed by Paul and Barnabas, but James made the final judgment.
"12 And all the assembly kept silence"
I like how you removed the rest of the sentence, as if everybody kept dumbfounded silence at Peter. Here's the whole verse:
Act 15:12 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
I really don't think it was Peter's adherence to Jewish Culture that Paul took issue with, but instead, Peter's dalliance with Jewish ceremonial law, to the neglect of the Gospel's message of Salvation through Grace without the works of the law.
The Bible says that upon the confession that Jesus is Lord, Christ will build His church.
Not upon Peter. Peter is but a man.
Don't' know anything about it. Could be. Could be not. Tell me more.
From His Holiness' remarks about not judging gays and not obsessing with pro-life issues I see a reasonable corrective toward putting spirituality first. His manner looks liberal because he knows that the Church needs to be understood by the people that have a negative opinion about the Church. This is just wisdom, -- not "agenda".
Verse 7 above.
"Don't' know anything about it. Could be. Could be not. Tell me more."
Peter was not impeccable, he made human mistakes.
But as Pope when acting on faith and morals, he was guided by the Holy Spirit and thus was in falliable, as is the Magisterium and Pope of today when ruling on major items of faith and morals. Some people don't realize that.
"in falliable"?
Some people don't even know how to spell it.
they're not infallible...
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Massac County's Daz Nickerson spent the early portion of the festivities getting kicked in the head, but he finished it by hitting the biggest shot of the night at the 26th annual All-Star Classic basketball game held at John A. Logan College.
Nickerson's height, listed generously as 5-foot-11, caused him to become a prop in the dunk contest as multiple players tried to jump over him, some more successfully than others.
But after his white-clad squad coached by Marion assistant coach Kevin Toney lost a 19-point lead in the all-star game itself, it was Nickerson who drilled a 3-pointer with three seconds left to help Team Toney defeat Team Belva, 87-84, Sunday afternoon.
Team Belva, which was actually guided by Goreville coach Todd Tripp but named for Ed Belva, made a furious comeback in the final minutes and tied the game with 13 seconds left at 84-all on a trey by Egyptian's Devantae Price, who won that aforementioned dunk contest.
Nickerson's shot put Team Toney back in front and they survived after Steeleville's Darin Winkelman was fouled by Gallatin County's Patrick Lowe on a 3-point shot at the buzzer.
Winkelman missed the first free throw, however, and the game was declared over.
Nickerson was named MVP of Team Toney with 12 points, a team-high honor he shared with Newton's Dylan Davidson and Gallatin County's Andrew Drone. Harrisburg's Capel Henshaw added 11 points, while Pinckneyville's Dylan Hardin and Joshua Jones both had eight points for the winners.
Drone grabbed five rebounds in the game, while Henshaw, who went 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, added two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Henshaw's running mate at Harrisburg, Tyler Smithpeters, had to sit out Saturday's All-Star game with a foot injury.
Henshaw and Hardin had back-to-back baskets at the end of the second quarter to give Team Toney a 48-44 lead at halftime. A three-point play by Hardin with 12:44 left made it an 18-point margin at 71-53 and it was pushed to 19 shortly after before Team Belva rallied.
Price scored a game-high 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting and was named MVP for Team Belva. He was joined in double figures by Trico's George Kuhlman (12) and Winkelman (11). Okawville's Jeremy Weeke had eight and Mt. Vernon's Trevor Flota had seven.
Herrin's Justin Lukens and Johnston City's Austin McPheron also played for Team Belva. McPheron won the 3-point shooting contest prior to the dunk contest.
Other award winners included Woodlawn's Gabe Owens (Ron Herrin Award) and Lowe (Shawn Oldani Hustle Award).
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Europe's biggest economy Germany has returned to growth in the first quarter, narrowly avoiding recession. No such luck for France. The economy there is back in a technical recession after gross domestic product fell for two consecutive quarters. At least they will always have Cannes, where the film festival gets under way in earnest today. Euro-zone GDP fell 0.2%, which was worse than expected.
Thirteen out of 14 Boston deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter of "no confidence" in Fire Chief Steve Abraira's handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN Tuesday night.
O.J. Simpson will take to the witness stand at his hearing in Las Vegas, where he is seeking a new trial. On Tuesday, Simpson's lawyers convinced Clark County District Court Judge Linda Marie Bell to let the former football star and TV pitchman have his right hand free so that he could take notes and drink water.
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Megabass X Pod Jr.
Featuring the same strike-inducing profile, transforming lip, one-knocker system, and PopMax-inspired Hydrodynamic gills, the Megabass X Pod Jr packs the punch of the original XPOD into a 3.5-inch frame. The smaller size is perfect for pressured conditions and those times when bass are keying on smaller baitfish. The Megabass X Pod Jr also features seven distinct lip positions, which allow this versatile topwater plug to walk the dog, chug on the surface, or act as a shallow sub-surface swimbait. Most importantly, the moveable lip allows you to tune the X Pod Jr to each day's unique fishing situation for the perfect amount of surface disturbance. From a calm day where little surface splash is needed, to conditions that become choppier as the wind picks up, the X Pod Jr's durable lip can be cranked open to handle both changing weather conditions and the finicky feeding habits of bass. Imagine combining the walking-style of the legendary Giant Dog-X and the top-water action of the renowned PopMax - that's the Megabass X Pod Jr.
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Comments: this bait is well worth the money slow twitch twice let it sit for a second then repeat...and Bam they will nail it..catch stripers and large mouth on this thing..great fall lure
From: Chad: Rancho, CA 10/22/14
Comments: I've caught so many freakin bass on this thing. Don't be a wuss over the price, buy it, catch a ton of huge bass on it, and have fun. If you're worried about losing it, throw it on some 20# mono. Problem solved. Highly recommend the GG bass and pumpkinseed colors.
From: Rhett: Oak Lawn, IL 6/30/14
Comments: This lure is a great all around lure. Walk it, pop it, or wake bait. Does it have 7 different actions? No. However, the bass can resist this slender baitfish. The detail and paint are 10/10 as expected from Megabass. I would highly reccomend at least having one of these in your tacklebox.
From: David: Maryland, USA
Comments: MY REVIEW FOR THE Regular/original size X-POD...this is the same bait just a little smaller so I hope this is helpful and useful:
If you spend the money on Megabass, you're rarely going to be disappointed. The finishes are @ THE top of the industry, the designs are amazing, the details, etc...top of the LINE. The X-Pod has a clickable lip that claims to drastically change it's action depending on where the lip is. The site claims being able to go from "Walk to the dog" w/ lip shut, all the way to a "swimbait/jerkbait" w/ lip on widest opening. This is NOT the case- BUT BUT BUT...It claims 5 or 6 actions...That's an exaggeration but w/ the lip shut it is one of the coolest and easiest walking baits out there w/ unique sound and splash. With the lip clicked one click more open u get maybe a tiny more splash, nothing drastic...same w/ the 3rd click open...4th click open u get significantly more splash and it turns to a LC Gunfish or Heddon Chug'n'Spook-type bait. Still easy to walk with a nice splash. Now another click claims it will turn it into a straight popper/pencil popper...Not really...This bait is engineered to walk and wants to do exactly that. So in the "popper" mode it's possible to work it straight and make it spit but I'd never opt to use it for this method over an actual popper. The Lowest lip position claims it turns it into an "errattic swimbait" or something...NOPE. It doesnt do much but ruin the action and if reeled very fast, it indeed goes about 1 foot deep and has a lazy, mediocre side-to-side "swim". I would absolutely never use it for this or on this setting. Overall, I do love this bait. It's worth it. Just dont expect 6 incredibly different actions. It's just an EXCELLENT walk the dog bait that you can quickly, and easily tune to splash/pop more and make more or less commotion. I'd say it's 3 baits in 1 @ best but who cares...the thing flat WORKS and you can see the engineering and development that went into it. And it really just flat out catches fish...
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O'Connell's Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
287 acres of clean camping. Large pull-thru site with 50 amp electric available. Daily activities June-August. Swimming, mini golf, water slide, 5 comfort stations, laundromats, and Yogi Bear. Rustic cabins and furnished park model trailers, and cindy's deluxe cottage in a clean family campground.
Bed and breakfast: When you need something special, Esther's Place is ready to indulge you and your friends with an experience that is refreshing and revitalizing! Their c.1895 Victorian style home is pristinely restored and full of beautifully detailed architecture; from elegant wood trims to exquisite stained glass windows and brass door furnishings for the fiber arts enthusiast.
CITY:Big Rock
Stonehouse Park - RV & Campground
The park has approximately 100 water, electric and sewer hookups. Each electric hookup has 20amp, 30amp and 50amp service. These hookups can be used with RV's, vendor vehicles, booths, tent or camp setups, and other purposes. Ample space is available for open or primitive camping. Rates may vary depending on group size and facility requirements.
Troll Hollow is the "summer home" to campers who come back year after year after year to make new memories with family and friends. In fact, the campers at Troll Hollow have become such good friends that they feel like family. Nestled in the beautiful Illinois Valley area, Troll Hollow is just minutes away from fun for every member of your family, whether they prefer biking, hiking or kayaking in the great outdoors, or strolling the charming streets of nearby Utica searching for the perfect antique.
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn
Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.
Lord Stocking's Bed & Breakfast
Thee-story, Victorian home decorated with original antique furnishings. Mendota has parks and three museums. Starved Rock State Park is close by. Please call for reservations.
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort
Your host, Yogi Bear™, invite you to "Discover the Experience" at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™, "Where you always camp with friends™". We now offer one or two room rustic cabins, sleeping four to eight people respectfully, three deluxe cabins sleeping up to eight and park model trailers sleeping up to eight. We have two heated pools, a kiddie pool, and a hot tub. Of course we still have all the amenities you expect as well as planned activities, and theme weekends.
Located in the heart of Utica, The Foster Suite has a King bed, Queen sleeper sofa, 50" Plasma TV, fire place and Jacuzzi and more. Also offer wireless internet.
CITY:North Utica
Mill Street Inn is a quaint upstairs deluxe suite featuring a King-size bedroom, pull-out Queen sofa and 50" Plasma TV, nestled in the center of downtown Utica. Fully-equipped kitchen and full-size bath. Just steps to shops, pubs and dining and just a few minutes drive to Starved Rock and other State Parks.
CITY:North Utica
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets, reunions and all-inclusive dream weddings. The Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
100% smoke-free, award-winning property. Conveniently located off I-39 at exit #54, 5 miles from state parks. Heated indoor pool, Daybreak breakfast, hot waffles, free WiFi internet, pet-friendly and very clean rooms!
Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar, in room movies. Whirlpool rooms available.
Conveniently located 4 minutes directly south of Starved Rock State Park on Route 178, the Brightwood Inn is nestled on 14 acres within the confines of Matthiessen State Park. Our Starved Rock bed and breakfast will provide you with a romantic, peaceful and luxurious stay amid the beauty of nature.
Pleasant Creek Campground is located 5 miles from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park in the gateway town of Oglesby Illinois. Pleasant Creek Campground is situated in a wooded setting along a tributary of the Virmilion River, surrounded by hills and mature trees. Pleasant Creek Campground has undergone numerous renovations and upgrades. There are 140 spacious sites with plenty of room for slide-outs and awnings. A variety of sites are available. Several sites, including full hook-up sites, are located right along the creek. All sites include a fire ring, picnic table, and varying amount of shade. One highlight of the campground is a spring-fed fishing pond that is naturally maintained year round. Our Camp Store, located at the Welcome Center, is stocked with camping provisions, ice, firewood and all of the supplies that you may have forgotten to pack. Our Bathhouse is equipped with sinks, counter tops, showers, and a laundry room (coin operated). Illinois' Newest RV & Tenting Campground is located just 5 miles from Starved Rock State Park. We have Creekside Campsites, Stocked Fishing Pond, Well Supplied Camp Store. Our Campground Features: Campground Features, BBQs or Fire Pits, Bike & Walk Paths, Dump Station, Fishing Area, Pets Welcome (some restrictions), Picnic Pavilion, Recreation Hall and Security Our Nearby Activities are: Art Festivals, Fishing, Hiking & Biking Trails, Lake Fishing, Restaurants Nearby and Watercraft Rentals.
Starved Rock Adventures Harbor Villas and Suites
Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
Fox River Bed and Breakfast is a historic Victorian farm house located 90 miles West of Chicago, and eight miles North of Ottawa, Illinois in the country on 17 lovely acres. We are surrounded by more things to do than you could ever imagine. The area is rich in history and the food is hot and delicious!
Interstate I 80 and 90. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Free hot breakfast. free local phone, in room movies and abusiness center.
Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar. in room movies. Whirlpool room available.
Three separate self-sustaining buildings, The Round House, The Cottage and The Pine Room. All units feature air conditioning, a wood burning stove, kitchenette, private bath and dish television
Prairie River's Bed and Breakfast
Hearty breakfasts, beautiful view of Illinois River. Spacious rooms, private baths, comfortable, friendly and private.
Stain Glass Inn Bed & Breakfast
Country cape cod style with large porches surrounded by woods and flowers. Stain glass on site.
Award winning, Pride of Super 8. 100% Non-Smoking, no pets allowed, super start breakfast, 2-room and apartment whirlpool suites, microwave/fridge in all rooms.
Historic Queen Anne in downtown Ottawa within walking distance of dining, shopping & entertainment. Full Kitchen, washer/dryer, HDTV, Wi-Fi, jetted whirlpool tub. Special requests welcome. No pets/smoking.
Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!
Banquet hall and event center specializing in corporate meetings, weddings, family reunions and fundraisers. In-house catering. Handicap accessible.
Welcome to The River House Bed and Breakfast. An historic Queen Anne built in 1890. The River House sits over the spot where the Illinois and Fox Rivers cross paths with beautiful views of both rivers and the town of Ottawa. The location is walking distance to the bars and restaurants in the beautiful town of Ottawa Illinois and a quick drive to Starved Rock State Park, wine tasting in Utica, golf courses, sky diving, canoe rentals, boat and water ski rentals, and many other fun activities.
Indoor pool and spa. Complimentary continental breakfast. Business center and fitness room. Free high speed wireless internet. PPV available along with free HBO. In room safes.
Known for courteous and friendly service, enjoy our free continental breakfast, free high speed wireless internet or relax in our heated indoor pool and hot tub.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, in Peru is conveniently located off of I-80 and 10 minutes from Starved Rock State Park. Free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool/whirlpool and fitness center.
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a labyrinth and hedge maze this 1854 Italianate country cottage is reminiscent of rural Tuscan villas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can choose from five bedrooms, with each room/bath combination offering a different level of amenities. The Homestead is ideal for small executive, group and personal retreats, a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, commitment ceremony, renewal of marriage vows or other special events, bridal and baby showers, romantic getaways, girls weekend escapes, honeymoons, reunions with friends and family, and for business travelers. Our unique property provides the ideal setting to inspire creative minds and rejuvenate tired bodies. Group tours and catered lunches & dinners can be arranged.
63 rooms are available. CableTV with HBO, queen and king size beds and air conditioning . Restaurants nearby. Reasonable rates.
Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle
The only deluxe-service hotel in the charming city of Rochelle, Illinois, the refreshed Comfort Inn & Suites delivers a unique blend of friendly Midwest personality and fast-forward hospitality. For business and vacation, our contemporary lifestyle hotel offers a comfortable and convenient setting for all your travels in Northern Illinois. Whether planning a corporate connection, a romantic getaway or a train spotting adventure, you'll find our Rochelle hotel is perfect for working and playing.
The Holiday Inn Express Rochelle is conveniently located to many of Rochelle area attractions and cities. We are the choice of many visitors who want to be near the cities of Rockford, Sycamore, Dixon and DeKalb, Illinois, which are only a short drive away. The hotel is also only minutes away from many area attractions including Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee College, Magic Waters Water Park, Rochelle Rail Fan Park and so much more.
Red Roof Inn located in Rochelle offers 59 spacious rooms, whirlpool suites, cable and movie channels, coffee makers, free high-speed wireless internet, microfridge in every room, voicemail and pet friendly. Continental breakfast, large indoor pool area featuring a whirlpool, exercise room, outdoor patio area. For small meetings and intimate receptions we offer facilities for groups of up to 25.
Rochelle Railroad Diamond Lodge
The Rochelle Diamond Lodge is a charming lodge located just 50 yards from the Rochelle Train Park. Three Guest Suites are currently available and an actual caboose is on site and being renovated and will be available to stay in soon! The Lodge's comfortable and tasteful decor will make you feel right at home. It's all about relaxation, and who would want it any other way? Picnic tables in the back are the perfect spot to barbeque or enjoy a nice tall glass of lemonade in the summer and enjoy your privacy taking pictures in front of the on-site caboose! RAILFANS: Enjoy your day at the Railroad Park and then just walk back across the tracks to your Suite!
Featuring 10 rooms with new electric heat and air conditioning for very reasonable prices. TV in each room.
Timber Creek Inn and Suites - Worldhotels
In beautiful wooded surroundings, Timber Creek Inn & Suites' friendly, lodge-like ambiance adds to the adjoining state-of-the-art convention center. AAA diamond rated this full-service hotel provides big city amenities and is an ideal choice for business, wedding or leisure travelers. Choose from 100 relaxing, spacious guestrooms and suites. Enjoy a full range of lavish comforts, including plush beds, luxury bedding and 24-hour room service. Each well-appointed guest room or suite comes complete with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, cable satellite television and high-speed internet access. After a restful night enjoy a full decadent hot breakfast buffet, swim in the indoor heated swimming pool or work out in the 24-hour exercise facility. Relax again in the sumptuous spa or enjoy live entertainment on the outdoor deck. Step into the great outdoors and you'll find sand volleyball courts, fire pits, and a plethora of hiking trails crisscrossing the woodland grounds. On-site restaurant bar & grill available for your dining convenience. Selected suites add the extra indulgence of whirlpool alcoves. Conveniently located off State Route 34 just minutes from top-rated antique shopping, Silver Springs State Park, Raging Waves Water Park and Farnsworth House. 100% non-smoking, energy-efficient and eco-friendly. (Luxurious on-site spa coming soon.)
200 RV parking spaces, 110, 50 and 30 amp hook-ups, water and dump station. RV camping $15 per night April 1-Aug. 14 & Sept. 16-Oct. 30 and $30 per night Aug. 15-Sept. 15. Tent camping is allowed. Grills allowed but no open fires.
Shabbona Lake State Park Campground
Shabbona Lake State Park Campground is a semi-wooded area with 150 Class A sites with electricity, showers, vehicular access, boat launch, playground, kid's fishing area, and The Camp Store. Bring your own poles or use The Camp Store's loaner fishing poles! We also have paddle boats that you may rent to enjoy a scenic view of Shabbona Lake. Each campsite has a gravel parking space, picnic table, and a campfire ring. Shabbona Lake State Park has two cabins available for rent. The cabin consists of two rooms that total approx. 200 square feet. Cabins are located near the shore of the lake and are fairly secluded.
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Wi-Fi available at no charge. Meeting/banquet space available. 37acres with 89 water, sewer & electric sites and 45 tent sites, plus cabins. Store, laundry, showers, and swimming pool. Near Starved Rock.
Landers House is located a half a block from charming downtown Utica, home of historic Mill Street. We are country lodging in a truly unique setting geared to pamper. We have four cottages with 2 person whirlpools, fireplaces, large bathrooms with two person showers, loft bedrooms with down filled bedding and sky lights, cable TV, CD Players, wet bars stocked with coffee and teas, glassware and dishware for two. Our suites and rooms are designed with our guests comfort in mind. We encourage you to indulge in your fantasies, revive your romantic nature and relax in a secluded atmosphere.
Camping in a country setting away from interstate noise. RV, Tent Sites & Cabin Rentals. General Store, showers, heated pool, WiFi & cable TV.
The Willows Hotel is a quiet quaint boutique hotel quietly nestled in historic Utica, Illinois. We are located 90 minutes from downtown Chicago and the Quad Cities. There is no better escape from your day to day routine. We are one mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, voted one of "Illinois Seven Wonders". Two miles from Matthiessen State Park. The Willows Hotel is a short stroll from shopping, organic food store,restaurants, wineries, and pubs. More than a place to rest your head, you can relax and rejuvenate. Make yourself at home in our warm residential-feel rooms or suites. For business or leisure, The Willows Hotel staff is eager to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Eight room rustic country inn, decorated in handcrafted wood furnishings. A unique tranquil get-away. Open April - November. For reservations, call 815-667-4211 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Historic lodge nestled in Starved Rock State Park. Open daily, on-site bar, indoor pool; hotel and cabins in the woods, free WiFi, restaurant & seasonal, outdoor dining. A great part of your all-inclusive wedding celebration.
The Super 8 has 42 rooms, some with whirlpool tubs. Complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, cable TV. Major credit cards accepted.
Relax in one of Hampton's 77 guest rooms. Stay in a single-room or whirlpool suite. Located near Raging Waves Waterpark, Marge Cline Whitewater Course, Silver Springs State Park, Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. Rooms feature a 37" flat screen TV, microwave and refrigerator and Clean and Fresh Bedding™. Other features include indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center, On the House™ hot breakfast, meeting space and free wired and wireless Internet.
16 guest rooms conveniently located at the corner of Route 71 & 47.
Hide-A-Way Lakes Camping & Recreational Park
Open all year. Nestled on 150 acres are wooded and secluded campsites with Morgan Creek meandering throughout, surrounded by several lakes. There are more than 5,000 feet of frontage on the beautiful Fox River with primitive camping, trailer rentals, yearly sites and full hook-ups for rigs of all sizes.
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