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Concerts June 7-13: Questlove, Aaron Lewis, Chris Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Jon BatisteJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Upcoming concerts this week include “Hip-Hop Is History” with Questlove at Thalia Hall, Aaron Lewis at the Rosemont Theatre, Chris Brown at the United Center, Sarah McLachlan at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, Jon Batiste at The Salt Shed and more.
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Festivals June 7-13: Chicago Blues Fest, PrideFests, Libertyville Days and moreJun 04, 2024 12:42 pm - Mark your calendars for a special performance from blues legend Buddy Guy at Chicago Blues Fest, plus PrideFests in Woodstock and Round Lake Beach, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Best bets: Performances by comedian Jen Kober, Night Ranger, Denise Tomasello, John CleeseJun 04, 2024 10:59 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off Pride Month with comedian Jen Kober, Arlington Heights native and cabaret chanteuse Denise Tomasello performs at the Park West and Night Ranger headlines the Rialto Square Theatre.
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Illinois' use of license plate readers amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit allegesJun 03, 2024 10:39 am - A lawsuit accuses Illinois State Police and state officials of operating an unconstitutional “system of dragnet surveillance” through license plate-reading cameras that track motorist’s whereabouts.
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Keep agriculture safety a priority with tips from Cultivating Caution webinar seriesMay 31, 2024 7:25 pm - The Cultivating Caution webinar series helps people find ways to plan safety precautions into daily routines.
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Tiny Home Summit 2.0 convenes experts to explore affordable, small-scale housing on June 13May 30, 2024 11:23 am - Top Chicago and Illinois officials will be joined by tiny home experts from across the country to discuss the benefits of smaller-footprint housing at Tiny Home Summit 2.0.
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Hines VA Hospital to hold Pride flag raising ceremony on June 3May 29, 2024 10:56 am - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will hold a Pride flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
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Festivals May 31 to June 6: Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Pride parades and moreMay 28, 2024 12:00 pm - Mark your calendars for Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Pride parades in Elgin, Waukegan and Buffalo Grove, Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival and more happening this week.
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Concerts May 31 to June 6: Turnpike Troubadours, Tim McGraw, Anitta and moreMay 28, 2024 11:19 am - Check out concerts by Turnpike Troubadours, Tim McGraw, Anitta, Liquid Soul, Tomorrow x Together and more this week in the Chicago area.