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Obendorf: A very special 4th of July
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (540+ words) In past years we have always spent the Fourth of July in Mt. Morris. There was the breakfast at the fire department and I liked the sausage patties cooked over the grill. Then we would lounge around until 2 p.m. and the…...
Cantigny’s August lineup includes vintage baseball, Sip Around the States, Red Oaks Farm Table Dinner
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (782+ words) Shaw Local Cantignyâs August lineup includes vintage baseball, Sip Around the States, Red Oaks Farm Table Dinner Cantigny continues its America250 celebration in August, with more family-friendly and adults-only events on the calendar. Sundays, Aug. 2 and 16: Enjoy some good old-fashioned…...
Add these titles to your bookshelf just in time for summer reading â Shaw Local
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (513+ words) Add these titles to your bookshelf just in time for summer reading Shaw Local Add these titles to your bookshelf just in time for summer reading Reading is a summer favorite â add to your bookshelf today! (Metro Newspaper Service)…...
Hennepin Park District opens registration for Red Cross swimming lessons â Shaw Local
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (299+ words) The Hennepin Park District is offering three sessions of Red Cross swimming lessons this summer, with registration opening Thursday, May 14. (Sandy Bressner) Each session runs two weeks and includes six levels of instruction for swimmers ages 5 and older, plus preschool…...
Providence Catholic High School Offers Fun, Engaging Camps This Summer
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (186+ words) Providence Catholic High School - Providence Catholic High School Offers Fun, Engaging Camps This Summer (Provided) Summer is the perfect time for students to stay active, explore new interests, and build new friendships. Providence Catholic High School offers a wide variety…...
Beat the heat at Oswegoland Park District pools this week â Shaw Local
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (235+ words) Kids and their parents stay cool at the Oswegoland Park District's Prairie Point Splash Pad on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Oswego. (Sandy Bressner) The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities – the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and…...
City of Joliet announces inaugural City Square 2026 events season with music, dancing, live performances
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1000+ words) City Square, downtown Joliet’s vibrant new gathering place, will host several exciting events for all ages this summer. City Square will open to the public in May at the corner of Clinton and Chicago streets, directly across from the Rialto…...
Stockton’s Mud Run Beer Co. is where good times flow
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1093+ words) Kevin and Amanda Pierce of Stockton own Mud Run Beer Co., blending historic character, handcrafted...Every business owner hopes they enjoy a good run. Kevin and Amanda Pierce hope their customers do, too....really great beer.” The brewery’s name reflects…...
Festival 56 seeks youth apprentices for summer theatre program
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) Festival 56 in Princeton is seeking up to three youth ages 14-22 to work as paid apprentices with the resident professional theatre company this summer. The eight-week Summer Youth Employment in the Arts program, funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts…...
Make summer memories at these special events at Blackberry, Primrose farms in Kane County
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) Visiting local farms that offer family-friendly events and activities are a great way to make summer memories. Blackberry Farm in Aurora and Primrose Farm in St. Charles both offer chances for kids to get outside and play, as well as…...