Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Northwest suburban police departments teaming to host gun buyback eventJul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - For the first time, Arlington Heights police and several of their Northwest suburban counterparts will host a gun buyback program for people to turn in unwanted firearms...
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Check your check: Why dining surcharges linger long after COVID restrictions liftedJul 19, 2023 5:30 am - If you're dining out, check your check. It's likely you'll find a fee that wasn't there a few years ago. Once uncommon, dining surcharges started popping up once restaur...
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Peterik recounts collapsing on stage in Des PlainesJul 19, 2023 1:00 am - Jim Peterik of the Ides of March said his blood-sugar level had crashed when he collapsed while performing Sunday afternoon at the Des Plaines Theatre. The Grammy-winnin...
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Festivals July 19-27: Rotary Fest, Algonquin Founders' Days, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, PitchforkJul 18, 2023 6:00 am - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Starts before Friday Rotary Fest: 6-10:30 p.m. (carnival only) Wednesday, July 19; 6-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; 6 p.m. to m...
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Sound check: Chris Greene Quartet in Evanston; Barrington Porchfest; and Naked Brunch's new musicJul 18, 2023 6:00 am - Barrington Porchfest Barrington rallies the spirit of art and community as Barrington Porchfest returns for its second year as solo artists, duos and full bands perform ...
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A little night music: Free concerts in the park July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Grab a blanket, chairs, snacks and drinks and head to a free concert in the park happening in the suburbs Sunday through T...
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Cruise nights motor into the suburbs July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Car shows and cruise nights are rolling into the suburbs Sunday through Thursday, July 16-20. Here's where to catch a show...
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Turkey leg-eating contest highlights Friday's Taste of Park Ridge eventsJul 14, 2023 1:00 am - Declaring himself "The Prince of Poultry," Max Thillens, 18, raised his barbecue-covered hands and flashed a saucy victory smile Friday after winning the Taste of Park R...
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Kids For All needs help filling backpacks for students impacted by poverty, violenceJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Summer is in full swing, but Kids Above All is already looking forward to the fall with its annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive. For many students, the beginning of a ...
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Come hungry: 9 food festivals to look forward to July 14-23Jul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Everyone has to eat, right? This weekend and next week, there are a variety of suburban food festivals offering tastes from around the suburbs and around the world. Here...