Museums
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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
Jun 19, 2026 1:39 pm - Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of the new Obama Presidential Center, personally greeting them Friday.
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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
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Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities
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Animal dads take center stage at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 4:19 pm - From piggyback rides to protecting the pack, animal dads at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are showing how fatherhood comes in all shapes and species this Father’s Day.
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Best Bets: Flip Circus tours the suburbs this summerJun 17, 2026 6:22 am - The Flip Circus begins its suburban summer tour, Kohl Children’s Museum debuts “WhirlWind,” Waukegan hosts the inaugural Little Fort Film Festival, and the Cantigny Jazz Fest hosts a tribute to Miles Davis on Sunday.
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Things to do June 19-25: Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Blues on the Fox and moreJun 16, 2026 10:21 am - Mark your calendar for Naper Nights, Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Blues on the Fox, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more.
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Revolutionary War Weekend draws hundreds to Cantigny for America's 250th celebrationJun 13, 2026 5:09 pm - Hundreds of people came together to celebrate America's 250th at Cantigny during the first day of Revolutionary War Weekend Saturday in Wheaton.
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Flag Day event to feature first Stars and Stripes display at historic schoolhouseJun 13, 2026 2:45 pm - The Schaumburg Township Historical Society will host an early 250th birthday celebration for America on Flag Day -- Sunday, June 14. The free event at the historic 1872 schoolhouse features a Betsy Ross portrayal, replica flags from 1777 and 1872, demonstrations on proper flag etiquette and more.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers spotlights influential Chicago area womenJun 12, 2026 9:55 pm - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers partners with Elmhurst History Museum to present three biographical performances celebrating influential Chicago-area women as part of the "History of Her" exhibit.
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Power of Place: America 250’ outdoor art installationJun 12, 2026 9:17 pm - Lombard Historical Society presents “Power of Place: America 250,” an outdoor art exhibition at Lilacia Park and the historical society from June 15 through Sept. 6. The celebration continues Sept. 5 with the fifth annual Food Truck Social, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities while serving as the organization's biggest annual fundraiser.