Museums
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Historic American flag returns to public view at Arlington Heights museumJul 01, 2026 4:55 pm - A 19th century flag with deep roots in Arlington Heights history has been restored and is on display at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.
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‘HERstory’ crawl showcases important women in Palatine historyJul 01, 2026 10:25 am - The Palatine Historical Society honored six important women in the village’s history during the Downtown Palatine HERstory Crawl Sunday.
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Best bets: Celebrate July 4 with baseball, fireworks and free concertsJul 01, 2026 10:24 am - Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this weekend at Six Flags Great America’s patriotic drone show, the Chicago Dogs’ fireworks display, the Grant Park Music Festival and more.
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Things to do July 3-9: Mundelein Community Days, Northwest Fourth-Fest, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest and moreJun 29, 2026 5:40 pm - Mark your calendar for Mundelein Community Days, Frontier Days, Northwest Fourth-Fest, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Rockin’ in the USA Fourth of July Weekend Festival in Rosemont, Taste of Chicago, Itasca Fest and more.
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Lisle Heritage Society hosts annual 4th of July ice cream socialJun 25, 2026 4:15 pm - The Lisle Heritage Society will host its annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social on July 4 at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, featuring free ice cream, music by the Lisle Community Band, and food for purchase.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to expand the 2026 farmers market experienceJun 24, 2026 1:20 am - Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to host a farmers market on Tuesdays, June 30 to Sept. 22, featuring over 40 vendors selling fresh meats, produce, baked goods, and handmade items on the museum’s 13-acre campus.
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Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club to hold Field Day June 27Jun 23, 2026 11:55 am - See amateur radio in action and learn about some of Schaumburg’s history when the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club holds its annual field day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on the grounds of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road.
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Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days and moreJun 23, 2026 6:27 am - Mark your calendar for Swedish Days in Geneva, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, Mundelein Community Days, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates and more.
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Elk Grove artists paint the village’s history in colorful anniversary tributeJun 22, 2026 11:18 am - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elk Grove Village and the 60th anniversary of the Elk Grove Park District, the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village is exhibiting artworks at the Elk Grove Village Historical Museum.