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Dining out: Portillo’s new Char’diniera Dog, $2.50 kids’ scoops at OberweisJun 30, 2026 3:19 pm - Portillo’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time Char’diniera Dog infused with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Plus, are you ready for it? July 4 holiday weekend specials are here.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 26, 2026 1:48 pm - Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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Dining out: New restaurants, July 4 specials and moreJun 24, 2026 8:07 am - Madurai Kitchen opened a new location this week at Glen Town Center in Glenview, and there’s a new First Watch in Crystal Lake. Plus, where to celebrate July 4 and fun for your pup at Lazy Dog.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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It’s national hamburger day. Here are 10 good places in the suburbs to get a burgerMay 20, 2026 10:53 am - Thursday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, and here are 10 places around the suburbs where you can enjoy a tasty burger.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2026May 07, 2026 12:43 pm - The images by our top finishers in April’s amateur photo contest capture moments of both humor and serenity.