After conducting a detailed investigation, our team of specialists believes that Par King Skill Golf is allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering operation. Allegations indicate that for an extended period, Par King has potentially used deceptive tactics to obscure the accumulation of illicit funds and contraband. It is suspected that the Pink Castle behind the mini golf course could house the headquarters of these alleged operations, where cash reserves are reportedly safeguarded. The mini golf course’s cash-only policy for tee time purchases raises concerns that it may facilitate the reporting of drug-derived revenue as legitimate income. Additionally, there is strong speculation that the vacant field adjacent to the course might serve as a site for illicit activities. Our special team guesses that Par King Skill Golf is using the field to hide buried human remains. The operation’s audacity seems almost comical; a driving range could have arguably provided a more convincing guise of legitimacy than an empty patch of grass. Despite this evidence, our team was unable to conclude the business intentions of Par King.
In a sting operation two weeks ago, investigators reportedly uncovered troubling allegations about some of our favorite local restaurants: an alleged illicit marinara manufacturing ring purportedly operated by Ricardo Zupa III and the Zupa Family, well-known restaurant entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Allegedly, a staircase in the kitchen of Cafe Zupas that leads to a concrete basement was discovered during the operation. There, crates of tomatoes, spices, and onions were reportedly found, along with remnants of the mob’s supposed former venture, Biaggi’s—complete with signs, promotional items, and menus. Receipts allegedly revealed a connection to the Mexican Cartel, Bartaco, with claims that Italian Kitchen was being used as a transport hub for their product, supposedly destined for Little Italy. The Zupas remain at large amid these allegations, while Italian Kitchen, where the Rotary Club continues to meet under some suspicion, is reportedly in the planning phase of its next steps.
Furthermore, Our team has received an anonymous tip raising concerns about potential illicit activity at the Riverwoods-based Cafe D’Oro. In response, one of our Flipside reporters visited the cafe, posing as a student to observe the environment. She noted that the cafe was unusually quiet, with no customers present—an absence of even the typical groups of students or locals during what would normally be a busy brunch time. Approximately ten minutes after her arrival, she observed a barista descending a dark staircase and later closing a door at the bottom. This, combined with the lack of patrons, struck her as unusual. However, she also acknowledged that the timing—during a season of Halloween festivities—could explain the low turnout of high schoolers who might otherwise frequent the space on a Sunday morning in October. At one point, the barista was reportedly seen locking the basement door and brushing what appeared to be white powder off his apron. While this detail raised further questions, it is important to note that no direct evidence of wrongdoing was observed, and any conclusions remain speculative. The tip we received suggested that the business’s ongoing operation may not solely rely on its coffee offerings but on alleged activity in its basement. However, without corroborating evidence, such claims remain unverified
Recently, The Flipside received reports suggesting unusual activity at Deerfield’s Fish Planet. One of our correspondents observed the local business and noticed a curious pattern: aside from a few middle schoolers wandering in after a trip to Dear Franks, the only consistent visitor appeared to be a cloaked figure carrying large, damp cardboard boxes. There have long been whispers of otherworldly connections, such as WikiLeaks’ controversial claims about alleged government contact with extraterrestrials. On one occasion, the correspondent discreetly followed this individual to a warehouse in the Northbrook Corporate Park. Public records indicate Deerfield High School senior Danny Brankin owns this warehouse. Inside, they reportedly saw numerous clear plastic tubs containing aquatic life forms that appeared highly unusual according to the correspondent. Speculation has arisen that these purported “aliens” could explain Fish Planet’s ability to sell fish at meager prices, leading some to question whether there might be another explanation, such as money laundering, behind their reported profits this year. However, these observations are purely speculative and unverified, and no direct evidence of illicit activity has been uncovered.
