Museums
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Historian to share 'The History of Iconic Chicago Foods' Aug. 28Aug 03, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago's culinary reputation is long-standing and worldwide with many award-winning chefs and acclaimed restaurants in its ranks. But perhaps the most famous cuisine of...
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Enjoy Cajun music, food Aug. 5 at McHenry County Historical SocietyAug 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society welcomes Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole for a special celebration of Cajun music and food on Friday, Aug. 5. Victoria's Swe...
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State to give $15 million more to support tourism, festivalsJul 29, 2022 1:00 am - Illinois tourism institutions and festivals will receive an additional $15 million in state grants this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday. This is the second rou...
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DuPage Children's Museum offers free Family Access Open House eventsJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - The DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville has launched a series of free Family Access Open House events in partnership with local social service agencies and early chil...
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Headlines from History series examines a transformative time in ChicagoJul 19, 2022 11:00 pm - The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park resumes its Headlines from History series with a presentation by the authors of "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the '72 White ...
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Cleve Carney Museum of Art celebrates summer exhibition 'Hooking Up'Jul 14, 2022 11:00 pm - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn is celebrating its summer 2022 exhibition "Hooking Up: Meet the Collection," with a reception Friday, July 15. The exhibiti...
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Help name the new octopus sculpture at Cantigny's Alebrijes exhibitJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The 49th alebrije, a spectacular 15-foot-high octopus sculpture, is the final creation and crowning achievement by the six artists featured in "Alebrijes: Creatures of a...
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Resort cabin in McHenry County gets second life as historic structureJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The public is invited to join the McHenry County Historical Society for the plaquing of a unique structure: the restored Cabin No. 8 at Pink Harrison's Resort on the sho...
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail BordenJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The exhibit guest boo...
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Naper Nights continues July 15-16 with tributes to '90s bandsJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - On July 15-16, the Naper Nights Community Concert Series at Naper Settlement continues this month with tribute acts performing the hits of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pea...