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Morton Arboretum gets sweet on bees and their honey this weekendSep 06, 2012 2:00 pm - “The first golden rule of honey is to get to know your beekeeper.” So says Kim Flottum, author of multiple books on beekeeping, honey-making and gardening for pollinator...
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Naper Settlement opens History Speaks Lecture SeriesSep 06, 2012 12:22 pm - Naper Settlement’s History Speaks Lecture Series begins its ninth season with a lineup of historical performances and presentations from September through June at Centur...
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Re-enactors recreate Revolutionary War in WheatonSep 06, 2012 8:00 am - Weekends are usually synonymous with leisure, but consider Tim Hess. The Streamwood man will be living without electricity, hunting for food and water and trying to avoi...
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Winfield festival brings reunion atmosphereSep 06, 2012 6:00 am - On the surface, Winfield's Good Old Days is a festival with four days of live music, carnival rides and high-calorie fair food. But at its heart, the summer tradition in...
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Itasca's big weekend: Oktoberfest and NFL kickoff partySep 05, 2012 11:00 pm - In one packed weekend, Itasca combines bratwursts and lederhosen with hot dogs and football jerseys. Perhaps the unifying thread through two distinct celebrations is be...
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Music, dancing, educational exhibits part of Monarch FestivalSep 05, 2012 12:22 pm - The third annual Lake County Monarch Festival, a free family event dedicated to raising awareness in the community about nature, art and culture, is set for Sunday, Sept...
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Take a step back in time at Fort Hill Heritage MuseumSep 05, 2012 12:15 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is marking the 25th anniversary of the Fort Hill Heritage Museum. Beginning Sept. 10, it will host a series of open houses as pa...
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Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve reopens with healthier habitatSep 05, 2012 7:00 am - The Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve in Warrenville has reopened following completion of several improvements for healthier habitat and better recreational access. The...
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Grayslake Lions Club’s annual Steer Roast set for Sept. 9Sep 04, 2012 2:25 pm - For the 49th year, Grayslake Lions will prepare a slow-roasted beef dinner Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Grayslake Middle School, 440 North Barron Blvd. Meal service will beg...
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Second annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival set for Sept. 8-9Sep 04, 2012 2:24 pm - The second annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9. The juried art festival will showcase the tale...