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Two new hotels planned where old one demolished in Elk Grove Village
Aug 15, 2019 6:18 PM - Two new hotels and two restaurants are proposed to stand at a busy corner in Elk Grove Village where a shuttered motel recently was demolished. Sunrise Retail Development LLC has announced plans for the $25 million redevelopment on 7.4 acres at the northwest corner of Oakton Street and Busse Road. -
Constable: When tense nation found hope in the Freedom Train
Aug 10, 2019 4:13 PM - The Big Boy steam engine that rolled through the suburbs last month had fans, but it didn't create the buzz that the Freedom Train did more than 70 years ago. In their new book, Gerry and Janet Souter of Arlington Heights explain how that train crossing the nation with patriotic displays was a "rock star" as it toured all 48 states and inspired the nation in the wake of World War II. -
Five favorites on autumn visit to New York's Hudson Valley
Aug 2, 2019 6:00 AM - An Adirondack chair proved a perfect perch for viewing fall colors reflected in aptly named Mirror Lake. This upstate beauty spot became one highlight on a 10-day trip my husband and I made in and around New York's Hudson Valley as part of Tauck's The Hudson Valley tour. -
Get tickets for historic train rides aboard 1950s observation car
Aug 5, 2019 12:07 PM - Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to travel like a true "rail baron" of the 1940s or '50s? Well, now you have the opportunity to do just that thanks to a series of excursions aboard a historic rail car. -
COD offers new field studies trip to the Middle East this January
Jul 23, 2019 7:30 PM - The College of DuPage is hosting a new immersive trip to Israel, Jordan and the West Bank from Wednesday, Jan. 1, to Sunday, Jan. 12. -
Elk Grove Village seeks taxes from online travel companiesJul 19, 2019 3:50 PM - Elk Grove Village has joined the list of Northwest suburban towns seeking local hotel/motel taxes from online travel companies.
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How your 2019 vacation can pay for your 2020 vacation
Jul 14, 2019 6:15 AM - Thanks to points and miles, it's possible, especially if you're willing to pledge your loyalty to one or two brands. -
Take fuss out of camping with glamping in South Haven, Mich.
Jul 6, 2019 7:28 AM - While glamping is popular out west, it's just now making an entrance in the Midwest market. Enter The Fields of Michigan, a luxe glamping opportunity located in a working blueberry field in South Haven, Michigan. -
Maxx Force opens for Great America members Wednesday, to the public Thursday
Jul 2, 2019 9:10 PM - Six Flags Great America devotees will be the first to ride the Gurnee park's newest roller coaster Wednesday, just before Maxx Force makes its public debut on the Fourth of July. -
Your phone may have a cure for your fear of flying
Jun 22, 2019 6:00 AM - Consensus is that about 20% of people are anxious about flying, while about 5% avoid it completely because of fear. And now an increasing number of travelers are heading to their smartphone's app store for solutions.
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