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Best Bets: Suburban museums open new exhibitionsMay 27, 2026 9:27 am - New museum exhibitions opening this weekend include Elmhurst History Museum highlighting female pioneers, Elmhurst Art Museum hosting two solo exhibitions and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art honoring great American artists.
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After five years in Elgin, Tatsu Ramen House adds second location in Crystal LakeMay 21, 2026 4:46 pm - Five years after opening his first restaurant in Elgin, a chef who immigrated to the suburbs from Mongolia will open another Tatsu Ramen House location, this time in Crystal Lake.
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It’s national hamburger day. Here are 10 good places in the suburbs to get a burgerMay 20, 2026 10:53 am - Thursday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, and here are 10 places around the suburbs where you can enjoy a tasty burger.
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On The Border permanently closes in Algonquin 1 year after bankruptcy filingMay 19, 2026 5:32 pm - The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.
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Best Bets: The Oh Yeahs at Studio5, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy honor motherhoodMay 05, 2026 1:21 pm - Evanston’s Studio5 welcomes acoustic trio The Oh Yeahs, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy celebrate motherhood through comedy this weekend.
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Dining out: New limited-time offerings at Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’sMay 05, 2026 10:51 am - Portillo’s is now serving the new Hot and Saucy Italian beef sandwich while Lou Malnati’s is debuting the Italian Combo Beef-Za, both for a limited time. Plus, Geneva Wine Cellar and Tasting Room is reopening under new ownership.
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McHenry County College joins with Theatre 121 to present ‘Calendar Girls’Apr 29, 2026 12:39 pm - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College and Theatre 121 will join forces to present the comedy “Calendar Girls,” written by Tim Furth.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with Algonquin locationApr 17, 2026 9:45 am - Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-through coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.