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Holiday lights event to kick off season in GurneeNov 06, 2026 12:13 pm - The holiday season kicks off in Gurnee on Friday, Nov. 20, as the village, Gurnee Park District, Gurnee Chamber of Commerce and Gurnee Community Church host the annual Holiday Lights event at Welton Plaza, 4555 Old Grand Ave.
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With honor: Suburban restaurants salute service members with special offers for Veterans DayNov 05, 2026 5:15 am - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals. Here are some of those offerings.
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Dining out: Postino opens in Vernon Hills and Winter Wonderland returns to JoJo’s in NapervilleNov 03, 2026 4:08 pm - The all-day wine cafe Postino will make its Illinois debut in Vernon Hills Saturday. Plus, there’s a new limited-time offer at Naf Naf, and winter comes early to JoJo’s in Naperville.
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Raging Bull coaster at Six Flags Great America getting seat belts after fatal accident in GeorgiaOct 27, 2026 12:51 pm - The Raging Bull roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be among those to have seat belts installed as an additional restraint measure.
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Six Flags closes Great America roller coaster after deadly accident in GeorgiaOct 13, 2026 7:19 am - Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks - including the Raging Bull at Great America in Gurnee - after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia.
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Six Flags Fright Fest promises Halloween scares to close out 50th seasonOct 02, 2026 1:18 pm - As the weather begins to cool and pumpkins start to pop up on porches, the Halloween season has returned to Six Flags Great America, with the 35th season of the popular Fright Fest running through Nov. 1.
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Scare tactics: Suburban haunts deliver Halloween thrillsSep 30, 2026 7:45 am - It’s scary season. Check out our list of suburban haunted houses where Halloween revelers can celebrate.
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Free movie night in Gurnee to feature original ‘Space Jam’ and family activitiesSep 21, 2026 11:43 am - The Gurnee Park District in partnership with the village of Gurnee will host a free fall movie night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hunt Club Park, 900 N. Hunt Club ...
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Best Bests: Common headlines free Chicago Live Fest at Navy Pier, Six Flags serves up scaresSep 15, 2026 12:03 pm - Common headlines a free concert Saturday during Chicago Live Fest at Navy Pier, Six Flags Great America opens Fright Fest, Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, and the Cleve Carney Art Museum debuts “Linework: Chicago Comics and Community.”
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