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Woodstock Jazz Festival returns for 12th year Aug. 23-24
Aug 22, 2019 12:53 AM - The Tito Carrillo Sextet and the John Wojciechowski Quartet are headlining this year's Woodstock Jazz Festival. -
'Rock 'n' Roll Storytime' comes to Green Read book store Aug. 28Aug 21, 2019 8:49 PM - The Green Read book store in historic downtown Crystal Lake has partnered with Rock 'n' Kids to present "Rock 'n' Roll Storytime" on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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CLC's fall international film series kicks off Sept. 13Aug 20, 2019 3:28 PM - Four highly acclaimed international films will be presented for free at 7 p.m. on three Fridays and one Thursday by the College of Lake County Center for International Education.
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Eastland Disaster Historical Society announces agreement with museums, libraries
Aug 19, 2019 9:27 AM - The Eastland Disaster Historical Society, now in its 21st year of honoring those affected by Chicago's deadliest disaster, announces that it will transition from a family-run, nonprofit organization to a key asset within several iconic Chicago area institutions including the Newberry Library, Chicago Genealogical Society, and the Chicago Maritime Museum. -
An efficiently-taxed alcohol market serves Illinois well
Aug 20, 2019 7:17 AM - Costa Rican officials recently confirmed that 19 people have died from drinking tainted alcohol. The Dominican Republic is also investigating deaths that may be alcohol-related. -
Local family gifts historical documents and photos from Eastland Disaster to Newberry Library
Aug 16, 2019 10:54 AM - The Eastland Disaster Historical Society, now in its 21st year of honoring those affected by Chicago's deadliest disaster, announces that it will transition from a family-run, nonprofit organization to a key asset within several iconic Chicago area institutions including the Newberry Library, Chicago Genealogical Society, and the Chicago Maritime Museum. -
7,000 people in Midwest test drive electric vehicles as part of 7-state project
Aug 15, 2019 5:59 PM - Over the past three years, nearly 175,000 people have participated in the American Lung Association's Midwest EVOLVE project, a seven-state program to promote the performance and clean-air advantages of electric vehicles. Dozens of electric vehicle events are planned for National Drive Electric Week, Sept. 14-22. -
Volunteer Center McHenry County educates and prepares nonprofits to make an impactAug 14, 2019 1:31 PM - Volunteer Center McHenry County will host the 2019 Board Excellence Program from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, to help educate nonprofit board members on how to successfully contribute to and grow their organizations.
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What to expect at 7th annual Fred Fest in Port Barrington
Aug 14, 2019 1:53 PM - Fred Fest is returning to the Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington from 12--6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event features a diverse lineup of local bands, food and drinks for purchase, and family-friendly activities. There is no rain date. -
McHenry County Historical Society program recounts marriage between ballots and blacktop
Aug 14, 2019 10:27 PM - At first glance, better roads and women's suffrage would seem to have nothing to do with each other. But to fully appreciate their connection, people need to walk a mile in these ladies' shoes -- literally and figuratively. Kay Shelton Kozak will present "The Women's Suffrage Movement and Good Roads Movement in Illinois" on Monday, Aug. 19.
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