Susan Klovstad
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Nearly 100 years old, Elgin bungalow gets new kitchenDec 18, 2011 5:00 am - When Len Govednik bought his 1913 bungalow in Elgin in 1988, remodeling the kitchen was on his to-do list. But the gut rehab of the kitchen, once only 10 square feet, w...
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All hail the holidays at Elgin Academy’s Madrigal FeastDec 14, 2011 12:00 am - If you are tired of the trappings of modern holidays, Elgin Academy offers a chance to travel back to the medieval era with its Madrigal Feast 2011. Dinner shows are set...
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'Nutcracker' lovers are in luck this weekendDec 13, 2011 11:00 pm - It's not necessary to travel to Chicago to see a top-notch performance of “The Nutcracker.” This weekend in the Fox Valley, four dance studios are staging their versions...
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Visit Elgin's Window Wonderland and tree lightingNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - If you're not in the holiday spirit after this weekend, don't blame downtown Elgin. Holiday happenings abound in the city this weekend, the biggest of which is the Rocki...
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Elgin's 'painted ladies' open their doors for the holidaysNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - If the idea of touring decorated homes is appealing, but having to spend a lot of time on your feet is less so, the North East Neighborhood Association's Homes for the H...
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'Beauty and the Beast' at Batavia Fine Arts CentreNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - Although theater manager and director Dominic Cattero is excited about the opening of Batavia High School's first play in the new Batavia Fine Arts Centre, he says the p...
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Cutting-edge theater comes to CaryAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - 'Inhabit, Scenes in a Warehouse' keeps audience on its toes
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...
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Kane County Fair ready to open WednesdayJul 19, 2011 1:00 am - The smell of dust, sweat, farm animals and funnel cakes isn't all that will fill the air at the Kane County Fair starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday. New this year will be the ...
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The toys of summerJul 19, 2011 1:00 am - After a six-year lapse, the Chicago Toy Show, which presented a summer event for 32 years, is back. The Chicago Toy Show Summer A-Fair is set for 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sat...