Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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'Very proud of it': Park Ridge native premiering movie filmed in hometownAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - Greg Glienna drew upon two major life influences — stand-up comedy and his hometown of Park Ridge — to make his latest movie. A Los Angeles resident for the last two dec...
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Dining out: Buffalo Creek's Burger Throw-Down and Labor Day dining specialsAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - Burger Throw-Down If you have a hankering for a burger, head to Buffalo Creek Brewing for the brewery's first Burger Throw-Down from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3. Here's the...
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Best bets: Pentatonix, Elgin Fringe Festival, Greta Van Fleet, Shedd after-hoursAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - Happy Fringe-y birthday The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 10th year with even more cutting-edge performances. Built around Fringe Central at the Side Street Stud...
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Immersive art experience and restaurant space planned in RosemontAug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - A 25,000-square-foot exhibit space for immersive art experiences and pop-up museums is planned for The Pearl District in Rosemont. Called "Expressions," the entertainmen...
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Where to find a free concert in the park this weekAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com The warm weather and the free outdoor concerts in the park won't last forever, so take advantage of them while you can. The be...
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Clearbrook names new CEOAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - After an extensive search conducted by the Clearbrook board of directors, Clearbrook is pleased to announce Jessica Smart as its new chief executive officer. Smart began...
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Festivals Sept. 1-7: Buffalo Grove Days, Summer Sunset, Last Fling and moreAug 28, 2023 1:45 pm - Starts before Friday Chicago Jazz Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Se...
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Harper College art award winners embody collaborative spiritAug 28, 2023 1:00 am - As the president of Harper College in Palatine, Dr. Avis Proctor always celebrates successful collaborations - between the college and the community, between staff and f...
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SALUTE, INC., hosts 0.26-mile Micro MarathonAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Though TEAM SALUTE raises funds for injured military personnel by running in the Chicago Marathon, an upcoming race hosted by SALUTE will require a bit less of its runne...