Museums
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Elmhurst History Museum receives two awards from Illinois Association of MuseumsApr 24, 2024 2:13 pm - This month, the Elmhurst History Museum was honored to receive two prestigious awards from the Illinois Association of Museums. The regional history museum was awarded t...
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McHenry County Latino farmworkers invited to preserve family rootsApr 22, 2024 11:53 am - Preserving vintage photographs and records is a great way to ensure that the rich history of McHenry County’s Latin farmworker community is documented and accessible for...
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Cantigny and Chicago Botanic Garden launch summer internship program for military veteransApr 18, 2024 12:49 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and Cantigny in Wheaton are partnering to support military veterans and ease their transition to the civilian workforce. This summer...
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Lombard Historical Society to host ‘Grassroots Democracy: Illinois Labor Journeys’Apr 16, 2024 4:27 pm - The Lombard Historical Society will welcome Mike Matejka as he presents “Grassroots Democracy: Illinois Labor Journeys” on Thursday, May 2. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the...
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‘Chicago and the homefront in World War II’ wraps up Wednesdays @ One spring season in St. CharlesApr 15, 2024 7:54 pm - The spring season of “Wednesdays @ One” events concludes May 1 when author, investigative journalist and educator Jerome M. O’Connor sheds light on how Americans on the...
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Learn about the popular ’60s floral shift dress in May 11 program on Lily PulitzerApr 15, 2024 6:52 pm - On Saturday, May 11, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes actress and historian Leslie Goddard portraying Lilly Pulitzer, the 1960s fashion icon. Pulitzer was a fas...
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‘A place that respects history’: Mayslake Hall could get more improvementsApr 15, 2024 5:30 am - The one-time home of coal baron F.S. Peabody has been surrounded by an “oasis of nature” for over a century, a tour description says. “You really can just bask in nature ...
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‘It feels amazing to be recognized’: Oakton students featured in Skyway Juried Art ExhibitionApr 10, 2024 2:35 pm - Oakton student Megan Africk, Wilmette, recognized with the Excellence Award Experience local artistic talent at the Skyway Juried Art Exhibition at Oakton College. R...
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Best Bets: Hail and farewell to Schaumburg’s Laugh Out LoudApr 10, 2024 11:04 am - Laugh it up while you can as Schaumburg’s Laugh Out Loud Theater closes this weekend. Plus, pianist Wael Farouk returns to the MAC and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago.
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How Des Plaines History Center, Park District are supporting Earth MonthApr 08, 2024 12:43 pm - With April being Earth Month, it is only natural that we focus on … nature. And there certainly are many opportunities to do so.The Des Plaines Park District will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20.