For 'Black Panther' fans, what to know about the suburban hamlet of Wauconda
WAUCONDA, Ill. - When we last left the kingdom of Wauconda, its doors were opening to the world, and its rulers were explaining, to anyone who listened, that they no longer stood in the shadows.
Disguised for too long as a modest village hidden by forest preserves, tall grasses and lakes, with seemingly little to offer, Wauconda, its king and his advisers began a charm offensive: Wauconda was officially welcoming outsiders, businesses, tourists - frankly, they were just thrilled you noticed! Also, they didn't have a lot of choice: Thirty days ago, after the Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther" premiered, the media rushed to Wauconda, to point out that Wauconda, IlI., sounds like the fictional Wakanda in Africa. Wauconda's leaders spoke to ABC, the Hollywood Reporter, Canadian radio and the
