#route137 — Public Fediverse posts

Hype for the Future 229B: Cincinnati East (Rural)

Introduction Notable counties located east of Cincinnati, though in the same media market, include Brown, Adams, Highland, and Clinton Counties and are associated with significantly smaller and more isolated cities and villages such as Wilmington, Hillsboro, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Peebles, Ripley, Aberdeen, Manchester, Winchester, and (part of) Greenfield, just to name a few notable communities. Brown County Located directly to the east of Clermont County in the region known as […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/hype-for-the-future-229b-cincinnati-east-rural/

Hype for the Future 212L: City of North Chicago, Illinois

Overview The City of North Chicago is a notable suburban city located within Lake County, Illinois, and is the third-largest community within the county, following only the communities of Waukegan and Mundelein. Today, the community is associated with the RTC Museum, the National Museum of the American Sailor, and the Foss Park Beach, just to name a few notable features.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/hype-for-the-future-212l-city-of-north-chicago-illinois/

Hype for the Future 212J: City of Waukegan, Illinois

Overview The City of Waukegan is a notable mid-sized city located within and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, associated with the African American Museum at the England Manor, the Ray Bradbury Boyhood Home, the Jack Benny Statue, the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, the Lucky Scottie Restaurant, and art galleries at ShadowBoxX, the Kapheim Studio, and ArtPark. Overall, the community is associated with Interstate 94 and Routes 41, 21, 120, 131, 132, and 137.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/hype-for-the-future-212j-city-of-waukegan-illinois/

Hype for the Future 212I: Village of Beach Park, Illinois

Overview The Village of Beach Park is a notable smaller village north of Waukegan and south of Zion within Beach and Waukegan Townships of Lake County, Illinois, along Routes 131 and 137 and home to Emily’s breakfast restaurant.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/hype-for-the-future-212i-village-of-beach-park-illinois/

Hype for the Future 212F: Village of Libertyville, Illinois

Overview The Village of Libertyville is a notable suburban village located within the boundaries of Lake County, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago and is home to a notable downtown area within the central village of the community home to notable restaurants and historic sites. Outside the inner Libertyville community are Wildberry Pancakes and Café, the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, Ristorante Bottaio, the Liberty Restaurant, and the Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant within […]

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Hype for the Future 212B: City of Zion, Illinois

Overview The City of Zion is a small city located in the northern portion of Lake County, Illinois, along Routes 131, 137, and 173 north of Waukegan along Lake Michigan. Today, the community is associated with the Great Lakes region and is home to the historic Esther’s Well, the Shiloh House, Guest Quarters North, the historic Zion Hotel Dome, Lorenzo’s Restaurant, and the Inn on Sheridan. Interestingly, the Zion Hotel Dome is today a notable feature of the community associated with a […]

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Hype for the Future 212A: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Overview The Village of Winthrop Harbor is a small village located at the northeastern corner of Lake County, Illinois, along with the northeastern corner of the entire State of Illinois, along the Wisconsin line to the north and Lake Michigan to the east. Overall, the community is located along the north-south Route 137 corridor and is home to the Stone Creek Grill.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/hype-for-the-future-212a-winthrop-harbor-illinois/