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Waukegan Park District Celebrates Park and Recreation MonthJul 01, 2025 2:49 pm - The Waukegan Park District is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association, to highlight the impact of parks and recreation in the community.
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World flavor on the menu at The Tapastry restaurant opening in LibertyvilleJul 01, 2025 2:33 pm - A Gurnee couple is blending their love of travel and different cuisines into a new venture in Libertyville. The Tapastry, featuring a global variety of tapas, is opening in the former Harbor Kitchen space in Libertyville.
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Biennial convention of Jain community to bring 5,000 attendees to Schaumburg this weekendJul 01, 2025 2:02 pm - A biennial convention featuring the largest gathering of the Jain religious community outside of India will bring more than 5,000 attendees to Schaumburg over Independence Day weekend for the event’s first return to the Chicago area in 20 years.
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Food trucks, craft beer, live music to be featured at MCC’s Community Block PartyJul 01, 2025 1:48 pm - Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, live music, food trucks and more at McHenry County College’s third annual Community Block Party on Sunday, July 27.
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Wheeling AMVETS group to host fundraising concert July 19Jul 01, 2025 1:46 pm - The members of Wheeling’s Amvets Post No. 66 will host an outdoor concert July 19.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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‘A powerful thing’: Traveling memorial honoring fallen service members arrives in ElginJul 01, 2025 12:58 pm - This week, Elgin is hosting Remembering Our Fallen, a traveling photographic war memorial honoring service members.
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‘A trusted colleague’: veteran Des Plaines Public Works Director Tim Oakley retiresJul 01, 2025 12:55 pm - After nearly 40 years of public service, Des Plaines Public Works and Engineering Director Tim Oakley has retired.
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Enjoy Broadway tunes at BrightSide Theatre’s free summer concert seriesJul 01, 2025 12:51 pm - BrightSide Theatre will perform free outdoor concerts of popular Broadway songs in 10 locations this summer. The family-friendly shows will feature songs from musicals like "My Fair Lady" and "Mamma Mia.“
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East Dundee to host weekly Depot Market through OctoberJul 01, 2025 12:25 pm - East Dundee will host The Depot Market every Saturday through Oct. 25, including the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.