Pingree Grove Entertainment
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Century-old sketch helps Elgin man restore his porchSep 18, 2011 6:00 am - When Bill Decker first moved into a Victorian-era house In Elgin with his family, there was plenty to do. Inside they tore down all the wallpaper, choosing paint instea...
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Lake in the Hills singer seeks international karaoke fameSep 15, 2011 12:00 am - Josh Scholl may have been a little too over-the-top for producers of “American Idol” and “X Factor” with his zebra print spandex outfits, screeching vocals and Alice Coo...
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Tour downtown Elgin bars during pub crawlAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - No plans yet for the weekend? How about a night out on the town Friday, Aug. 12. The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is having its annual Downtown Elgin Pub C...
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North Aurora Days brings back traditional eventsAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - The Clocktower Plaza in North Aurora will be closed on at 3 p.m. Friday, to set up for a traditional event. The 2011 North Aurora Days will kick off its three-day festi...
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North Aurora Days race gets a makeoverAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - A dare from Kerri Branson’s friends changed her life in a very big way. Five years ago, friends dared Branson to run a marathon in Minneapolis. After five months of trai...
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Kane Co. Fair announces talent contest winnersJul 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Jamie Ann Dowat of St. Charles, Junior Division, and Ashley Heska of Batavia, Senior Division, have been named the first place winners of the 28th annual Kane County ...
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County fairs connect past with presentJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - Some may argue that the appeal of life on the farm is lost in this fast-paced era of smartphones and high-speed Internet. But people who attend and run our county fairs ...
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Roundhouse re-opens in AuroraJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - It might just be a new era for the historic train Roundhouse in Aurora. After a couple months of renovation, the Roundhouse’s restaurant reopened Friday afternoon under ...
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Elgin's Red Bar hosts goodbye party but won't close yetJun 24, 2011 12:00 am - Jim and Doris Canfield will throw a goodbye party to bid farewell to those who have supported their Elgin restaurant and wine bar since it opened in 2009. The Red Bar Wi...
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Fox Valley Rep takes light-hearted journey 'Around the World'Jun 23, 2011 12:00 am - At a time when spectacle dominates stage and screen, Fox Valley Repertory's cleverly staged production of “Around the World in 80 Days” reminds audiences that the writte...