Gurnee Entertainment
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Six Flags Fright Fest promises scary (and not so scary) funAug 22, 2024 3:59 pm - Six Flags Great America’s Halloween festivities include new haunted houses, children’s activities, and an Oktoberfest food and beer celebration starting Sept. 14.
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World’s steepest dive coaster planned for Six Flags Great AmericaAug 15, 2024 9:03 am - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announced plans Thursday to debut a new a dive coaster next year featuring the world’s steepest drop and the most inversions.
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Afrofest celebrates African culture and heritageAug 14, 2024 3:29 pm - Afrofest, a celebration of African culture and heritage, will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chic...
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Best Bets: Wanna see stars? Head to Rosemont for Fan Expo ChicagoAug 14, 2024 1:44 pm - Film and TV stars, including Mark Hamill, converge on the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont for the comic and pop culture convention Fan Expo Chicago this weekend.
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Veterans, service members invited to march in Gurnee Days ParadeJul 24, 2024 12:38 pm - Veterans, Gold and Blue Star Families and active duty service members are invited to march in the Gurnee Days Parade on Sunday, Aug. 11.
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”
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Splish splash: Suburban water parks opening for the summerMay 31, 2024 10:40 am - Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen as suburban, family-friendly water parks are reopening this weekend.
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Photo contest winners for March 2024May 07, 2024 3:28 pm - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for March 2024 have a strong geometric motif. Our winner of the month is Ann Marcie of Bloomingdale for a fascinating photo showing the architectural marvel of a bee hive.
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Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at these suburban spotsApr 30, 2024 2:40 pm - Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, May 5. Here’s a sampling of what some suburban restaurants are offering.
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Dining out: More Mother’s Day options, Kentucky Derby specials and moreApr 30, 2024 2:22 pm - We’re another week closer to Mother’s Day. Have you made reservations yet? Plus, Kentucky Derby dining and drinks specials and more this week.