Travel
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Lights, cameras, interaction: Exploring Chicago's Instagrammable Wndr museumNov 17, 2019 6:29 am - "Do you know anything about the Wndr museum?" I ask my nephews, as we're driving to Chicago's West Loop for our reserved 4:30 p.m. time slot. "Nope. I've never even hear...
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Des Plaines safari photographer to show documentaryNov 08, 2019 12:00 am - Safari photographer Todd Gustafson of Des Plaines will discuss and present a PBS documentary that showcases his work Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Gustafs...
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Visit McHenry County aims to entice tech-savvy visitorsOct 24, 2019 11:00 pm - From coordinating blogger tours to placing a powerful itinerary-builder at visitors' fingertips, Visit McHenry County is meeting increasingly tech-savvy consumers where ...
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United targets big spenders with first class in small cities
Oct 24, 2019 1:00 am - It's not often that an airline decides to design its own airplane. On Sunday, United Airlines Holdings Inc. will fly customers on a new regional jet crafted to its exact...
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Get tips on vacations with God at Benedictine monasteries at Oct. 25 programOct 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Women interested in just such a wonderful time of quiet reflection and prayer will want to attend "Vacationing With God: Staying at Benedictine Monasteries," a program t...
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Two new hotels planned where old one demolished in Elk Grove VillageOct 13, 2019 11:00 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 Developmen...
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'That's when the riots broke out': Passengers protest aboard Norwegian Spirit cruise ship
Oct 10, 2019 1:00 am - The disappointment started mounting the first day of a two-week Norwegian Cruise Line voyage in Europe. So by the time the Norwegian Spirit had diverted to several alter...
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Germbusters on display at Atlanta CDC MuseumOct 06, 2019 7:00 am - If you're a germaphobe you might want to stop reading now. You could be freaked out by the displays in this museum showcasing, in sometimes graphic detail, the sorts of...
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Get vacation ideas at Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club meeting Oct. 9Oct 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Looking for ideas or inspiration for a bicycle vacation? The Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, will feature members sharing their latest trip...
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Pack these 8 things in your carry-on bag for the best plane sleep