Cook County Entertainment
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There’s plenty to see this fall at Chicago area museumsAug 26, 2024 11:06 am - There’s plenty to see at suburban and Chicago museums, including the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium, which debut new, permanent exhibitions this fall.
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Buffalo Grove Days promises to be ‘bigger and better than ever’Aug 26, 2024 11:02 am - This year’s Buffalo Grove Days festival promises to be “bigger and better than ever,” according to organizers. It returns to Mike Rylko Community Park this week, kicking off with a carnival and continuing with events through Monday.
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‘It’s a piece of Elmhurst's history’: York Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magicAug 25, 2024 9:00 pm - The York Theatre is celebrating 100 years in downtown Elmhurst. Its owner will host an event on Sept. 1 and then screen a series of movies each Wednesday representing each decade the theater has been in business.
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‘We expect picking to be great’: Where you can pick your own apples this fallAug 24, 2024 9:07 am - The apple crop is looking good this year, according to owners of local orchards. Here’s a look at where you can pick your own this fall.
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Former firefighter pens children’s book inspired by his backyard chickensAug 23, 2024 4:38 pm - T.J. Aagesen of Elgin, a former Downers Grove firefighter, wrote a children’s book called “Chicken For a Day” after being challenged by his sister to write a bedtime story for his nephews.
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With four new restaurants, The Arboretum in South Barrington adds to its already formidable dining lineupAug 23, 2024 10:55 am - Already a regional dining destination, The Arboretum in South Barrington will add four new restaurants to its lineup soon.
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The Great Orb Hunt continues this SeptemberAug 22, 2024 9:22 pm - Last year, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County joined forces to create the Great Orb Hunt.
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Crowds at Rosemont's Fan Expo bought top dollar comics and a Swiftie, met celebrities, learned of opportunitiesAug 22, 2024 2:39 pm - Yes, there is a Taylor Swift comic book. While this proved to be a popular item many of the estimated 75,000 people attending last weekend’s three-day Fan Expo Chicago at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center were plunking down thousands of dollars for rare comics including $8,000 in cash for X-Men Number 1.
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Take a Doggy Dip in Diamond Beach SaturdayAug 22, 2024 11:49 am - Celebrate summer with furry friends Saturday during Doggy Dip at Diamond Beach, 1016 N. Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. The free event begins at 11 a.m. with a dog dress u...
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinationsAug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.