Museums
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Dunn Museum exhibit looks at Northeastern Illinois' futureOct 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The "ON TO 2050: The Long-Range Plan for Northeastern Illinois" special exhibition opened in September at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyvil...
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Graveside stories bring history to life through cemetery walkOct 11, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum and GreenMan Theatre Troupe invite participants of all ages to take a walk through local history this fall. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-...
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Peggy Notebaert's new interactive Nature's PlaySpace lets kids explore Illinois' natural habitatsOct 08, 2022 7:30 am - Starting this weekend, kids can jump across lily pads, listen to the croon of a prairie chicken and hang out in a beaver's lodge at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's n...
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Civic Awareness Series speaker will explain how to open our minds to opposing viewsOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Oct. 13, Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series on "Improving Civil Discourse: The Science of U...
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Old receipts offer a tab to Buffalo Grove's pastSep 29, 2022 5:30 am - Store receipts from a century ago can contain considerable archaeological value, with the scrawls of dry goods clerks as rich with historical data for aficionados of loc...
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Get a taste of local history at Cider Fest in McHenry CountySep 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Visitors to the 45th annual Cider Fest will get an opportunity to step back in time with skilled artisans, a turn-of-the-century cider press, children's activities, musi...
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Museums focusing on sports teams, veterans being eyed for former Pheasant Run property
Sep 26, 2022 1:00 am - St. Charles resident John Mars envisions the western edge of the former Pheasant Run Resort property in St. Charles being home to three museums that would shine a spotli...
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McHenry County College planetarium presents new seriesSep 14, 2022 11:00 pm - McHenry County College invites the community to fly through outer space and explore the night sky with a series of upcoming shows in its state-of-the-art planetarium. Th...
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Best bets: The BoDeans, Monster Jam, The Killers, free days at the FieldSep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - Monster jam The Monster Jam rolls into Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, this weekend in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Drivers will tear up the di...
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Experience 1840s pioneer life at Historic Stacy's Corner Sept. 25Sep 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Experience life in the early 19th century at Glen Ellyn Historical Society's annual Pioneer Day on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Come to Historic Stacy's Corner...