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Opening weekend a success for Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest PreserveJun 03, 2021 5:15 am - Swimming is history at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, but a new amenity in its place has been greeted with gusto by craft beer fans. The Beer Gard...
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TLC hosts 'Wednesday Walks' in McHenry County starting May 5Apr 27, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a series of "Wednesday Walks" at its McHenry County sites in May and June. The walks are free and open to anyone who w...
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Lake County Libation Trail beckons with breweries, wineries and moreApr 08, 2021 6:00 am - If the promise of fine wine, spirits and hearty beer isn't enough to entice you to travel the Lake County Libation Trail, consisting of more than two dozen breweries, di...
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Chicago area libraries bring 'Your City @ Home'Mar 18, 2021 11:00 pm - Forty-one public libraries have partnered with nine museums and cultural institutions to share diverse collections and programming in a safe and unique way. Starting Sat...
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Explore history of picture postcards in virtual program March 22Mar 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Illinois is the birthplace of the American picture postcard, a souvenir of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Katherine Hamilton-Smith, former director of...
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Dining events: Lent specials, National Margarita Day and moreFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Fish Fridays With the start of Lent this week comes a variety of fish and vegetarian specials available on Fridays at some suburban restaurants. Antico Posto: 118 Oakbr...
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Black History Month goes virtualFeb 04, 2021 5:00 am - This year, you can learn about Black history, culture and heritage without leaving your home, as most Black History Month events have gone virtual. Art exhibits, musical...
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Service opportunities, virtual events abound for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 14, 2021 9:40 am - Monday, Jan. 18, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, due to the pandemic, the civil rights leader will be remembered through online tributes and service opportunit...
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2020 was a big year in birdingDec 18, 2020 5:00 am - You probably heard about "Rocky," the saw-whet owl discovered last month inside the huge Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The adorable stowaway became an...
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Multimedia exhibition explores natureNov 13, 2020 12:00 am - A reception for the debut of "TIDES: A Prelude" will be held at staggered times from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Brushwood Center Gallery, 21850 N. Riverwoo...