Oak Park Lifestyle
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Festivals Sept. 30-Oct. 6: Oktoberfests, fall fests, Northwest Celtic Fest and many moreSep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Ongoing Didier Farms Pumpkinfest: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30, at Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Hayrides, corn maze, pig r...
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Let your home burst with color with the 2022 Chicago Finest Painted Ladies CompetitionJun 30, 2022 11:00 pm - When your home gets a burst of color, so does its curb appeal and real estate value. There's still time to enter your home in the Chicago Paint and Coatings Association'...
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Cool off at an upcoming craft beer festivalJun 22, 2022 11:00 pm - Sometimes all you want on a hot day is a cool drink. If you have a taste for a cold brew, this is your lucky weekend, as there are craft beer festivals happening across ...
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'Call Jane': How Chicago and suburban women defied authority to provide abortions in the 1970sMay 09, 2022 5:30 am - Fifty years ago, Abby Pariser and Sheila Smith were caring for women undergoing illegal abortions at a secret Chicago location when homicide detectives came calling. “Fi...
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The man behind Sidd Finch, the best April Fool's prank ever, is ready for a baseball encoreMar 31, 2022 1:00 am - Hailed as the greatest pitching prospect in baseball history, 1985 phenomenon Sidd Finch has found the enlightenment he has been seeking for decades, and will be named ...
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'Bust Down' busts comedic boundaries with Neuqua Valley grad Chris ReddMar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - For almost 50 years, "Saturday Night Live" has afforded comedians many chances to test the boundaries of what's acceptable to NBC's audience. "Bust Down," a six-episode ...
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Best Bets: Chicago Auto Show zooms in to McCormick PlaceFeb 08, 2022 5:00 am - Latest models See the latest in vehicle trends and technology at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show starting Saturday at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, C...
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Oak Park to honor Betty White with official dayJan 04, 2022 12:00 am - Betty White became America's sweetheart, but first, she was Oak Park's little bundle of joy. The late actress, who died on Dec. 31 at her Brentwood, California, home, wa...
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Who needs a sleigh? Area bike groups to take part in Holiday Toy Ride on Dec. 10Dec 03, 2021 5:00 am - Hibernate for three months? No way, say some cyclists. Despite the wintry cold, these weather-defiant riders cycle year-round. Hard core or a tad crazy? I'm planning to ...
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Thanksgiving 2021: Suburban restaurants offer dine-in, to-go feasts this yearNov 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. While it may seem early, now is the time to make reservations to dine in at a suburban restaurant or order a Thanksgiving m...