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2020 was a big year in birdingDec 18, 2020 5:00 am - You probably heard about "Rocky," the saw-whet owl discovered last month inside the huge Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The adorable stowaway became an...
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Eighth Blackbird series continues with Rebecca Rego's 'Songs for Cleaning Women' Nov. 11Oct 31, 2020 11:00 pm - The new "Eighth Blackbird Presents: The Chicago Artists Workshop" livestream concert series continues with Rebecca Rego in a concert inspired by Lucia Berlin's book, "So...
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Great America to reopen - without rides - for Holiday in the ParkOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will open its gates in November for the first time this year, park officials announced Thursday, but visitors will be there to take in ...
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Six Flags Great America return in 2020 'unlikely,' health officials sayOct 13, 2020 1:00 am - For decades, suburban thrill seekers have had the opportunity to spend October weekends enjoying roller coasters and haunted attractions at Six Flags Great America's Fri...
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How suburban restaurants plan to extend outdoor dining into fallSep 15, 2020 6:00 am - With its lake setting and outdoor areas that in past years could have seated 300, the owners of Wauconda's Lindy's Landing have always looked to extend patio season. But...
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Where to ride your bike for fall colors (in coronavirus times)Sep 15, 2020 5:00 am - A great way to see the fall colors is to ride your bike, which allows you to be outside and travel a good distance to catch a lot of scenery. So where should you go? Opt...
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Volo Auto Museum delays reopeningJul 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Volo Auto Museum owners have chosen to focus on ongoing improvements rather than reopening amid restrictions that they feel would diminish the guest experience. Brian G...
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'It brought me back to 40 years ago': Phil's Beach reopens in WaucondaJul 08, 2020 1:00 am - It wasn't her plan, but Cindy Reilly was so early getting to the newly reopened Phil's Beach in Wauconda on Wednesday morning that she became the first customer through ...
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Wauconda beach seen in 'The Blues Brothers' to reopen after 30 yearsJul 06, 2020 5:30 am - After a lengthy wait prolonged by the COVID-19 crisis, Wauconda's iconic Phil's Beach is set to reopen to the public Wednesday. Located on the western shore of Bangs Lak...
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Wauconda Girls raise money for the Wauconda Mobile Food Pantry selling braceletsJun 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Wauconda residents Aubrey Isom and her friends Jasmine Saini came up with a way to keep themselves busy in these unusual times we are in. With sports canceled and pools ...