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Celebrate 90 years of Wheaton Municipal BandJul 27, 2019 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 1, the Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates its 90th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. In addition, Bruce Moss, the band's mu...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJul 26, 2019 9:00 am - If you like listening to live local music, then you're in for a treat at the two-day Homegrown Arts & Music Festival in Lisle. Plus, more fun - including a sword swallow...
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Get tickets for historic train rides aboard 1950s observation carJul 22, 2019 11:00 pm - Take historic train rides aboard 1950s observation car
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Best bets: DuPage and Lake County fairs return WednesdayJul 21, 2019 7:31 am - County fairs Take your pick between the DuPage County Fair and the Lake County Fair. Both return Wednesday with livestock contests, carnival rides, concerts, displays an...
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Take a stroll back to the 1890s at Kline Creek FarmJul 19, 2019 6:00 am - There is a gravel path that serves as something of a time tunnel at Kline Creek Farm near West Chicago. It starts at the parking lot and modern visitors center. But as y...
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Diana Coates commands the stage as First Folio's conquering 'Henry V'Jul 18, 2019 6:00 am - “Henry V” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Agreeing to direct William Shakespeare's “Henry V” for First Folio Theatre, Hayley Rice had one condition: that Diana Coates would play the lead. It...
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World's largest steam locomotive stopping in West Chicago in late JulyJul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - The 150th anniversary celebration of the Transcontinental Railroad's completion isn't over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogd...
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Wheaton Municipal Band Concert takes on 'The ABC's of Music'Jul 13, 2019 11:00 pm - Any professional musician can attest that music is not as easy as your "ABC's, " but this week the Wheaton Municipal Band takes the alphabet challenge. The result will...
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'Experience Passion' at Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra's upcoming 59th seasonJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Well-loved masterpieces and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await you in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra's highly anticip...
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How an actress came to play 'Henry V' at Oak Brook's First FolioJul 04, 2019 6:00 am - In a few days, Diana Coates will step onto First Folio Theatre's outdoor stage to tackle - for the second time - one of William Shakespeare's most compelling kings. The ...