Mundelein Review

Six Flags’ backwards Batman ride gives an ‘intense’ thrill

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:39 -0500

Putting a new spin on the pop-culture definition of “retro,” Batman: The Ride celebrated its 21st birthday on Thursday, May 9, by flipping its trains around and roaring backwards.

The flood from above, aerial photos

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:08:54 -0500

The Civil Air Patrol has provided more than 500 aerial photos of flooded areas.

Tony Alva, John Cardiel draw crowd to Vernon Hills Vans opening

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:34:20 -0500

Megan Kiram’s heart raced when she stopped by a coffee shop in Westfield Hawthorn Mall before work April 14 and spotted a dreadlocked man inside the store nonchalantly ordering a tea. Instantly, she realized it was skateboarding legend Tony Alva, flanked by fellow pro-athlete John Cardiel.

Raging Kitchen brings restaurant on wheels to Lake County

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:01 -0500

The latest rage on Lake County roads comes in the form of veggie wraps and lobster rolls. Raging Kitchen’s food truck rolled onto to the streets Lake County this fall, and is booked solid with office, school and other weekday site visits for the rest of spring. The 28-foot-long truck is operated by Mundelein-based Ruprecht Company.

Mind Trekkers science fair wows Lake County teens

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:28:52 -0500

Eighth graders and High School students from many area schools converged on the campus of College of Lake County to learn about science through Mind Trekkers, an outreach program lead by Michigan Technological University.