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Where to find the parades, fests and fireworks for today's suburban celebrationsJul 04, 2022 6:00 am - Editor's note: This file has been updated to reflect events that have been canceled. CANCELED: Family Days: 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Driv...
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Head outside for KC and The Sunshine Band, Blue Oyster Cult and more this Fourth of July weekendJun 30, 2022 6:00 am - The Fourth of July falling on a Monday this year means the holiday celebrations can spread across the whole weekend unbroken. And festivals and musicians are taking full...
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Best Bets: Anime Midwest returns to RosemontJun 28, 2022 6:00 am - 'Japanimation' jam Fans of Japanese animated shows, comics, video games and more won't want to miss the return of Anime Midwest at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Cent...
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Best Bets: Béla Fleck brings bluegrass to RaviniaJun 21, 2022 6:00 am - Fleck & folk Get folksy with Béla Fleck & My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush and the Jerry Douglas Band at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$10...
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North Shore native flutist Steve Kujala helps bring 'Black Panther,' 'Lion King' to lifeJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - For world flute aficionado Steve Kujala, the life of a freelance musician is where creativity can flourish. “The thing about the occupation of freelance musician is you...
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Best Bets: Buddy Guy leads return of Aurora's Blues on the Fox festJun 14, 2022 6:00 am - Top pick Riverside blues Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland and Kenny Wayne Shepherd are just a few of the featured headliners playing the Blues on the Fox music festival at R...
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Sound check: Ivy Ford, Toronzo Cannon kick off Blues and Brews FridayJun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Blues and Brews For three nights, The Venue showcases some of what makes Chicago blues so hot with its annual outdoor Blues and Brews festival. Ivy Ford kicks off F...
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Husband-and-wife Joffrey Ballet dancers to retire, take on teaching roles in Highland ParkJun 09, 2022 1:00 am - Just like elite athletes, ballet dancers face a physical time limit with their professional careers. Many dancers end up transitioning to teaching to share the wealth of...
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Soak up the sun at one of 10 suburban beachesJun 03, 2022 11:00 pm - If a change of scenery from your local pool is what you seek, consider heading to a suburban beach this summer. It's closer and cheaper than traveling to a faraway beach...
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Sound check: Marcy Playground, Cracker play Alt-Rock Rager in AuroraJun 02, 2022 6:00 am - Alt-Rock Rager Alternative rock rules as The Piazza brings some long-running stalwarts and Chicago-area favorites together in Aurora for the Alt-Rock Rager this we...