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Bank of America Chicago Marathon creates record breaking $547 million impact on Chicago economy in 2023Sep 24, 2024 12:12 pm - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the Chicago region, with the 2023 race contributing a record-breaking $547 million to the city’s economy, a 42% increase from the $386 million impact in 2022, according to an independent economic impact study conducted by Jones & Associates Economics.
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Funny business: Comedy shows, improv and standup clubs bring the laughs this fallSep 22, 2024 9:07 am - Chicago is a world-famous comedy town. Here are some suggested shows, comedy venues and funny troupes to take note of this fall season.
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No matter how you spell it, pawpaws are the largest edible fruit native to the U.S.Sep 22, 2024 4:00 am - Pawpaw trees produce the largest edible fruit native to the United States. When ripe in late August to early September, the greenish yellow fruit can be six inches in length, with a tasty yellow pulp encasing several dark brown seeds.
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Learning and networking help volunteers, staff grow at Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener 2024 ConferenceSep 20, 2024 4:01 pm - Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener program, celebrating its 50th year, has always been a source of trusted guidance that reaches nearly all Illinois counties through local Extension offices and a special partnership with Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Farm for the future, explore Midwestern weather resources at workshopSep 19, 2024 9:33 pm - Weather trends keep changing. Farmers, make sure you have the tools you need to adapt and make decisions for your operation throughout the 2025 growing season and beyond.
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Ukrainian National Guard honors Lt. Colonel Jennifer Pritzker with Badge of Honor at the #StandWithUkraine programSep 19, 2024 8:57 am - Jennifer N. Pritzker, TAWANI Enterprises’ chairwoman and a retired Lt. Colonel, was presented with a Badge of Honor from the Ukrainian National Guard's Presidential Brigade.
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Proposed Bears lakefront stadium would only benefit the rich, opponents saySep 19, 2024 8:49 am - Parks advocates on Wednesday tried to throw more blocks in the way of the Chicago Bears’ stalled drive for a new stadium on the lakefront. Leaders from Friends of the Par...
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Concerts Sept. 20-26: Stephen Sanchez, Riot Fest, The Bacon Brothers, Hans Zimmer, Blues Traveler and moreSep 18, 2024 10:19 am - Mark your calendar for concerts by Stephen Sanchez, The Bacon Brothers, Blues Traveler, Hans Zimmer, NCT Dream, The National and The War On Drugs and more.
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Dining out: Oktoberfest fun, free food, a $13K martini and moreSep 17, 2024 1:11 pm - It’s mid-September, which of course means it’s Oktoberfest time. And for those of you who commute into Chicago, Grubhub is offering a free lunch on Tuesday, which will free up your budget a bit to grab a $13K martini after work at Adalina.
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Buckley Fine Law shines with honor from Crain's Best Places To Work — ChicagoSep 13, 2024 12:19 pm - Buckley Fine Law has been recognized as one of Crain's 2024 Best Places to Work for the second year in a row.