Travel
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Will spring drought put a damper on our fall colors this year? Next few weeks may decideSep 22, 2021 5:30 am - Autumn begins today with shorter, cooler days and the eventual arrival of bands of color overhead, as leaves turn and drop. When does the show start? "It's a year-to-ye...
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Fall colors form a backdrop for wine, beer and spirits sampling in Southern Illinois and IndianaSep 11, 2021 7:30 am - Pair wine tasting with leaf-peeping for an enjoyable autumn road trip through Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana, and consider tossing in a few breweries, distilleri...
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Don't forget your fishing pole when planning camping trip or hikeSep 07, 2021 1:00 am - Fall is a great time to get out into nature in the Midwest, just don't forget to bring your fishing rod. Activities like hiking and camping are great options during the ...
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Reflecting on past successes, Visit McHenry County eyes bold futureSep 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Back in the days leading up to the creation of the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau, now doing business as Visit McHenry County, local economic development ...
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There's hope for COVID-19 'flattening' in Illinois, but are neighboring states safe?Aug 31, 2021 1:00 am - While recent trends indicate COVID-19 infections are leveling, Gov. J.B. Pritzker cautioned Illinoisans not to let down their guards. "The fact is we've all lived throug...
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EU takes US off safe travel list, backs travel restrictions
Aug 30, 2021 1:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there...
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5 ways to prepare and pack for COVID-era travel
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Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Club helps members form lasting friendshipsAug 13, 2021 6:00 am - Moving into a new town often brings a bit of mystery along with it. Social media and local newspapers take out some of the guesswork about where to get services or which...
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Constable: Into the valley of those dead set against vaccines, masksAug 03, 2021 5:30 am - During the COVID-19 explosion of 2020, my family worried that we might inadvertently infect people and be part of the pandemic problem. So, for the first time since the ...
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Halloween Horror Nights returning to Universal theme parks