Joe Lewnard
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‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day,’ Naperville holds Irish FestSep 21, 2024 3:54 pm - While many communities are celebrating Bavarian and alpine-themed Oktoberfests, Naperville changed things up, hosting its fourth annual Irish Fest on a beautiful 90 degree September day.
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Mural artist brings Wheeling parking garage to lifeSep 17, 2024 1:18 pm - A colorful mural depicting a lively garden is brightening an otherwise utilitarian concrete parking garage at the Uptown 500 complex in Wheeling.
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Entertainment, activities draw families to Des Plaines Fall FestSep 16, 2024 8:53 am - Carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and local foods are among the offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest, held annually at Lake Park.
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Suburban Skyview: John Deere featured in Richardson’s corn mazeSep 15, 2024 6:00 am - John Deere, the man and the equipment company he founded, are featured in this season’s 28-acre corn maze at Richardson’s Adventure farm in Spring Grove.
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‘Big Boy’ chugs through the suburbs, delighting observersSep 09, 2024 3:54 pm - The Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4014 steam locomotive rolled through the western suburbs Monday morning to the delight of railroad enthusiasts and casual observers alike.
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Germanfest flavors usher in fall festival season in Hoffman EstatesSep 08, 2024 8:19 am - The family Oktoberfest-style celebration included Hofbrau beer, authentic German Food, live music, stein-hoisting, a costume contest and free kids activities.
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Three-day Septemberfest kicks off in SchaumburgAug 31, 2024 3:57 pm - Patrons crowded the food tent by noon, just an hour after the opening of the three-day Septemberfest Saturday at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal grounds in Schaumburg. Hom...
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Cosley Zoo marks 50 yearsAug 17, 2024 5:03 pm - Families and visitors were able to get up close and personal with the inhabitants of Cosley Zoo Saturday during its 50th anniversary celebration.
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Fan Expo Chicago showcases comics and pop cultureAug 17, 2024 5:02 pm - Comic and pop culture fans, many portraying a multitude of characters, packed the exhibition hall to obtain celebrity autographs, visit with comic artists and purchase me...
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Barbecue fans line up for their faves at Little Bear RibfestAug 16, 2024 9:50 pm - Little Bear Ribfest had barely gotten started Friday evening when lines were forming at restaurant booths and the smell of barbecue was wafting through the air at Century Park in Vernon Hills.