Wisconsin
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Midwest travel: It's a midsummer night's dream at Wisconsin's American Players TheatreJun 24, 2017 7:31 am - Chicago At the movies If the glut of popcorn movies is keeping you out of the theater this summer, get to the Windy City Film Festival to see feature films, sci-fi, fant...
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Midwest travel: World's Largest Block Party is 'Bringing It Back' to ChicagoJun 17, 2017 7:29 am - Chicago Flock to the block The theme of the 33rd Annual Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party is "Bringing It Back to The Block" as it returns to its original locati...
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Midwest travel: Enjoy alley fun in Chicago at ACTIVATE's first summer pop-up eventJun 10, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Get this party started The first event of the summer pop-up series ACTIVATE, Playground - The Rec Room of the Block, riffs on the theme Off Street. So expect it ...
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Climate change raises new risk: Are inland bridges too low?
Jun 06, 2017 7:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A century-old train trestle stands as one of the trophies of Des Moines' push to spruce up its downtown. Bicyclists and pedestrians pose for pict...
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On 150th anniversary of his birth, a look at Frank Lloyd Wright works in the MidwestJun 04, 2017 7:00 am - One of America's best-known - and flamboyant - architects still has a loyal following of fans 150 years after his birth in rural Wisconsin on June 8, 1867. Frank Lloyd W...
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Midwest travel: Get ready to chow down at Ribfest ChicagoJun 03, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Take a ribbing Dig out a T-shirt you don't mind staining then head to Chicago's Northcenter for the nationally noted culinary and music party: Ribfest Chicago. T...
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Midwest travel: Welcome summer at Maifest Chicago, Harvard Milk DaysMay 27, 2017 7:29 am - Chicago Strudel, steins and sausage You thought you had to wait until September for a gigantic stein of beer, a string of brats and vibrant oompah music. Not if you take...
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Midwest travel: Kids can build their own 'Forts' at Chicago Children's MuseumMay 20, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago 'Forts' for days The fort is a simple thing of childhood glee, constructed with blankets and pillows and sometimes pets. The new "Forts" exhibit at the Chicago C...
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Midwest travel: Chicago Craft Beer Week rolls into city, suburbsMay 13, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Behind brew eyes Chicago Craft Beer Week features hundreds of tapping and sampling events around the city and suburbs including a spectacular kickoff at historic...
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Midwest travel: Explore Wicker Park, Pilsen on new Chicago Detours toursMay 06, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Walk the walk In addition to its downtown offerings, Chicago Detours adds tours in the city's vibrant neighborhoods such as Wicker Park and Pilsen. Professional ...