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‘Happy to be here’: Four Shadows sports bar and grill fills vacancy in downtown WaucondaJul 13, 2026 2:29 pm - After four years, a frustrating vacancy at 120-122 S. Main St. in Wauconda has been revived and reopened as Four Shadows Wauconda tavern and grill.
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Enjoy Vernon Hills Days July 16-19Jul 13, 2026 11:45 am - Food, rides, live music and more will come to Century Park when Vernon Hills Days returns Thursday through Sunday, July 16-19.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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‘It’s Wauconda’s project’: Help sought to keep cameras rolling for popular highlight showJul 04, 2026 11:00 am - Imagine the morning announcements from your high school days infused with gags and schtick delivered on slick videos by two regular guys with infectious energy and genuine enthusiasm.That’s one way to describe Wauconda Highlights.
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Vernon Hills card expo features sports cards, collectibles and moreJul 03, 2026 9:39 am - The Vernon Hills Card Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Hawthorn mall, routes 60 and 21.
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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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Taste of the towns: Food-centric festivals satisfy hungry festgoersJun 24, 2026 3:36 pm - Of course, every festival offers tasty tidbits of some sort, but not every fest makes food the main focus. Here are upcoming festivals through Labor Day with food right in the title.
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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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Dining out: Where to treat dad on Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 9:42 am - If dad is the cook in your home, make Sunday the day you take him out for a brunch or dinner, or even a Maple Bacon Long John. Here are some suburban options awaiting your reservation.