Bucky Badger & the UW Marching Band Come to Chicago!

It's almost football season again and we're gearing up for an exciting fun filled event with Bucky Badger & the UW Marching Band! From 2pm - 5pm on Sunday August 12th, on the corner of Racine & Nelson there will be a special all ages block party featuring the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and one of the most famous mascots of all time, Bucky Badger! The University of Wisconsin Marching Band's Fifth Quarter is one of its most recognizable traditions! They will play an arrangement of Fifth Quarter Favorites such as "On Wisconsin," "You've Said It All," "Space Badgers," "Dance Little Bird," (The Chicken Dance), "Beer Barrel Polka," "Tequila," "Hey Baby," "Swingtown," & "The Time Warp," and much much more! PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAT2uy3JQ9E Why are we hoping that you list this event and include it in your critics’ choice section? There has been a lot of talk about the Big Ten in the news. There is a lighter side to the conference than tragedy at Penn State. We want people to see that! We are coming back to football season and we want people to remember the best parts of the sports including friends and family! And beyond that, it’s great music performed by one of the premiere brass bands in the country! Did you know that there are more Wisconsin Alumni in Chicago than anywhere else outside of Wisconsin? Of course, fans of all teams are invited to check out our event! We want you to come out sing along with the band, take your picture with THE Bucky Badger and have fun, dance the Time Warp with a full marching band!

XLV & XXXI Champions Come to Packerpalooza

Packerpalooza is our post season celebration of the green & gold will include music, fun, food, drinks and giveaways...
And there's more.
In the past we've had Leroy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, Frank Winters, & others celebrate the best team in football, the Green Bay Packers!
This year our party will be Sunday 4/29 at the end of the NFL draft selections! Cheer with us as we welcome new Green Bay Packers to our team! GO PACK GO!
We will be treated to a performance by Pat McCurdy! He wrote a number of songs about the Packers, including "I Love the Green & Gold" and Wisconsin!


And now for the moment you've been waiting for... The Packers players we are bringing to Packerpalooza on Sunday April 29th... 3 Super Bowl Champions

This year we present the backbone of the offensive. The Pack's Offensive Line creates holes for the run game and time for our QB to connect with our wide receivers!

Frank Winters - Veteran center for the Pack (1992-2002) Super Bowl XXXI Champion and 1996 Pro Bowl player and Hall of Fame Inductee

Mark Tauscher - Wisconsin's Very Own - Career Wisconsin Badger & Green Bay Packer (2000-2010) Right Tackle. Super Bowl XLV Champion. Walter Payton Man of the Year for all of the excellent charity work he does!!!
Here is a great interview with Mark Tauscher from the program Wisconsin Reflections.

Chad Clifton - Packers Career Veteran Left Tackle (2000-Present) Super Bowl XLV Champion and Two Time Pro Bowl Selection.

We will have a small handful of T-Shirts available for purchase at the event!

2012 Big Ten Tournament - On Wisconsin!

The Badgers are playing in the Big Ten Tournament and have earned a bye in the first round. The first tournament game starts on Thursday March 8, 2011 and the Finals are on Sunday March 11, 2011.
We are rooting for the Wisconsin Badgers at Wills Northwoods Inn and we hope to see you for the games. It's been a wild ride watching Bo Ryan coach this talented team. The Badgers took down Ohio State in Columbus this year and finished out the season strong with wins against Minnesota and Illinois. March Madness is going to be next, but let's get it rolling with the Big Ten Tournament! We hope to see you for the game!
ON WISCONSIN!!!

Now An Official Blackhawks Bar!

We hope this long road trip for the Chicago Blackhawks goes well! We will be watching and rooting for them every game! We hope you get to watch Blackhawk Hockey with the newest Official Blackhawk Bar this season! Let's Go Hawks

SUPER BOWL CHILI COOK-OFF TOMORROW

First Place will receive $75

Second Place will receive $50

Third Place will receive $25

All Chili entrees will receive a Will’s Hunting Cap!

9:30am – Doors open! Full menu is available; Breakfast is served until 1:30pm

10:00am – 2011 NFC Divisional Playoffs - Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons (original network broadcast shown commercial-free)

12:00pm – 2011 NFC Championship - Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears (original network broadcast shown commercial-free)

2:00pm – Super Bowl XLV - Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (original network broadcast shown commercial-free). Game Day Raffle will be held at the conclusion of this game.

4:00pm – Super Bowl XLVI – Pre-Game Coverage – NY Giants vs. New England Patriots

5:30pm – Super Bowl XLVI – NY Giants vs. New England Patriots

Judging will take place during halftime and winners to be announced at the end of the 3rd Quarter! Also, we’ll be announcing the winner of a Green Bay Packers Share!!! You can still enter tomorrow before the game to win!

Will's Northwoods Inn Named #1 Best Sports Bar In America

I am pleased to announce that Will's Northwoods Inn was named #1 in The Best Sports Bar in America by The Daily Meal! Most of all I would like to thank all of the great sports fans who come out each week to root on their teams.
I would like to also thank our close knit staff all of which try every day to do their best for you! Also, thank you to Ryan Glasspiegel who penned the article!
From the article: http://www.thedailymeal.com/americas-best-sports-bars-slideshow

1. Will’s Northwoods Inn (Chicago)

An oasis in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, the Wisconsin-themed bar embodies all of the jolly spirit from Illinois's neighbor to the north: delicious beer, burgers, brats, and deep-fried cheese curds, as well as a sincerely neighborly spirit amongst the patrons and staff that is unsurpassed. Will's always has a great sports crowd, supporting the Cubs, Bulls, and Blackhawks, but especially comes alive for Packers and Badgers games, often hosting more than 700 fans in its three rooms and expansive outdoor patio. It is not uncommon to see fans of rival teams come to Will's because its vibrant atmosphere is not replicated anywhere else."

Read more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/americas-best-sports-bars-slideshow

Christmas Trees At Will's Starting 11/26

Christmas Trees!
Looking for the perfect tree? Will’s proudly welcomes tree experts Gary, Jody and Red who will be here once again with freshly cut trees from Antigo, Wisconsin! Trees traditionally arrive the Saturday following Thanksgiving and will be here while they last.