Susan Klovstad
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Celebrate the holidays at Dickens in DundeeNov 29, 2018 5:00 am - Dickens in Dundee is a tradition for many in East and West Dundee as a way to kick off the season and get into the holiday spirit, according to Kim Tibbetts, executive s...
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Race before the feast: 9 turkey trots and Thanksgiving runs in suburbsNov 13, 2018 5:00 am - The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes plenty of high-calorie temptations. Before you tuck into that Thanksgiving dinner, why not boost your metabolism wit...
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How suburban dance companies keep 'The Nutcracker' freshNov 12, 2018 10:00 pm - How do you keep a beloved holiday tradition familiar, yet fresh? For directors of suburban productions of "The Nutcracker" ballet, among the many challenges is keeping i...
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Guaranteed authentic: Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale a 'safe' place to shopOct 16, 2018 11:00 pm - Debbie McArdle, president of the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association, says the organization's 44th Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale is different from oth...
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Free music a highlight of Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset FestAug 27, 2018 11:00 pm - The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, now in its 18th year, was the brainchild of residents Paul and Debra Mulcahy. “Their vision was an event that was community...
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Downtown Palatine Street Fest features more food, music, activities for all agesAug 20, 2018 11:00 pm - According to Michael Jacobs, Palatine's deputy village manager, the purpose of Downtown Palatine Street Fest, which began in 2000, is to serve as a community party, allo...
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Living history in the suburbs: 5 events where you can travel back in timeAug 13, 2018 6:00 am - You can read about history in a book, but a living history experience can take your knowledge to a new level. Ever wondered what it would be like to travel the Undergrou...
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Bartlett Summer Festival expands with added day, more local bandsAug 07, 2018 11:00 pm - How do festivals get started? In Bartlett, the Summer Festival has grown from a stop along the Pink Heals Tour to a full-fledged fest. The free, two-day event, which is ...
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St. Zachary Augustfest marks 34 years in Des PlainesAug 06, 2018 11:00 pm - It takes hundreds of volunteers to put on Augustfest, which takes place this week and marks 34 years at St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines. According to co-chairman Tim D...
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7 runs and races on the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - There are many ways to kick off your Fourth of July celebration - take in a parade, head to a festival, fire up the barbecue for a cookout. For some, the best way to st...