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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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From the murders to manhunt: New book examines ‘human elements’ of Brown’s Chicken killingsJun 20, 2025 4:30 am - A suburban native who was just a kid when the Brown's Chicken murders in Palatine shocked the nation has written a new book he hopes offers new insight into the killings. “It’s focused more on the human elements of the case, and not the gore of the crime itself,” said author Patrick Wohl.
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‘Hidden gems’: 5 unique suburban museums to visit this summerJun 19, 2025 2:30 pm - From sock monkeys to superheroes to dinosaurs to gemstones, these five unique family-friendly museums throughout the suburbs have something for everyone.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2025May 08, 2025 7:57 am - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for April capture the beauty of the natural world, from the Arizona desert, all the way to a remote South Atlantic island.
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After restoration, former library reopens as the Waukegan History Museum at the CarnegieApr 30, 2025 8:06 pm - After years of planning and millions in renovations, the meticulously restored, revived and repurposed former Carnegie library in downtown Waukegan is opening to the public in a new role.
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How suburban families can become drive-in influencersApr 28, 2025 12:25 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is launching an Influencer Family program to highlight the family-friendly experience of the drive-in through user-generated content shared on social media.
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‘Everybody’s excited’: Local businesses, extras featured in rom-com being filmed in downtown LibertyvilleApr 15, 2025 4:18 pm - The producers of familiar feel-good holiday movies shot in picturesque suburbs are incorporating Libertyville into their portfolio for the first time and the locals couldn't be happier.
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Be it the thrill of coasters or other entertainment, Six Flags Great America readies to open Friday for 49th seasonApr 12, 2025 12:30 pm - Time again for the twists, turns and drops of heart-thumping roller coasters, the pulse of live entertainment and other attractions as Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opens Friday for its 49th season.