Cook County Entertainment
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Tree lightings, Santa visits and more in the Northwest suburbsNov 29, 2019 5:00 am - With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, it's time for local villages to turn into winter wonderlands with festive decorations and sparkling lights. Here are some of t...
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Halloween trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Note: Most trick-or-treat times are for Thursday, Oct. 31, though some towns are moving or adding trick-or-treat hours due to the weather. Note the new times for Aurora,...
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Gala fundraiser stirs support, enthusiasm for MetropolisApr 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes opened his remarks at Saturday's Metropolis Gala with a bit of trivia: What was the name of the fictional town in “The Music Man?” “Riv...
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Accessible, equitable game convention lures thousands to Schaumburg, HarperMar 30, 2019 1:00 am - Brian Spray traveled from Cleveland to Schaumburg this weekend to test out his skills in Keyforge, one of numerous games under the umbrella of AdeptiCon, billed as the w...
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Holiday festivals: Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights, tree lightings and moreDec 01, 2018 6:31 am - Holiday in the Grove: 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Sugar Grove. At Sugar Grove Community House, 151 Main St.: Ceremonial tree lighting at 7:45 a.m.; Breakfas...
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Looking for Santa? Here's where you can find him in the suburbsNov 21, 2018 5:00 am - Even though Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, he seems to be just about everywhere nowadays. How? We don't know. But every year, Santa works his magic and offers...
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7 runs and races on the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - There are many ways to kick off your Fourth of July celebration - take in a parade, head to a festival, fire up the barbecue for a cookout. For some, the best way to st...
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6 parks and preserves where you can do more than just picnicMay 22, 2018 6:00 am - Although summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, the upcoming three-day weekend seems to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the season. In addition to Memorial D...
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Barrington Wine Walk returns after 2-year hiatusApr 24, 2018 11:00 pm - After a two-year hiatus, the Barrington Wine Walk returns to the village from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, with 28 shops and restaurants offering wine samples to regi...
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Elk Grove museum to feature Bonnie Casey exhibitMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - A temporary museum exhibit, "A Palette for Preservation: Paintings by Bonnie Casey," will open at the Elk Grove Historical Museum Friday, March 9. As with past exhibits...