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This 1950 Wooden Kiddie Coaster Was Saved At Auction And Still Thrills Kids At Six Flags In Gurnee, Illinois

A wooden kiddie coaster that once sold at auction is still rattling along in northern Illinois. It first carried riders in 1950, back when grandparents were the ones gripping the lap bar. The little ride nearly vanished when its original park closed in 2009. Instead, a much bigger park scooped...

Gurnee, IL · 6d
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This Giant Rockford Landmark Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

A TikTok video has Rockford residents discovering a giant basketball hoop hiding near the Sports Factory in downtown Rockford.

Rockford, IL · 3d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Lakewood’s RedTail Golf Club Financials Finally Up-to-date, But Confusing

The October 13th Lakewood Village Board packet includes information on RedTail’s finances from the beginning of the fiscal year (May) through September. Compared with the prior fiscal year, the number of rounds played was up 24%. But revenue was down 8.2% and net Income was down 31% to $82,140.

Village Of Lakewood, IL · 1d
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8 Old-School Illinois Bowling Alleys Where Shoes, Lanes And Food Still Cost Like 1985

A bowling alley in Illinois started out as a 1911 garage, and it later became a filming location for Groundhog Day. Yes, the Bill Murray one, and I can’t stop smiling at that detail. Another spot rolls on 12 wood lanes beneath a historic theater. A third still keeps...

Illinois · 14h
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This Charming Illinois Town Turns Into A Real-Life Hallmark Christmas Movie Every December

Santa Claus gets his own little house downtown here, and the whole business district dresses up to welcome him. Old storefronts glow, a river runs past, and a county courthouse anchors the skyline like a set designer placed it there. The town’s Swedish roots run deep. That heritage adds a...

Geneva, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Naperville native’s filmmaking debut shines on silver screen

Naperville native Mary Jane Deer is telling stories on the big screen. Her film “Line Cooks” debuted at the Naples International Film Festival on Oct. 23, in one of two sold-out showings. “I’ve always loved storytelling,” Mary Jane Deer said. “I love how it can connect people and...

Naperville, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie reopens Nov. 11

The Skokie museum has been closed since July 2025. Veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel and up to four family members get in free on opening day.

Skokie, IL · 15h

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2026 Twinkling Lights and Holiday Map for the Schaumburg Area

The sweater-and-hot-cocoa season is officially here, and our corner of the northwest suburbs does it SO well. From the first big tree lighting the Friday after Thanksgiving to luminaria-lined boulevards and neighborhood light displays worth a bedtime drive, here is your go-to list for twinkly family fun in Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Streamwood.

Schaumburg, IL · 2d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Schaumburg toddler visits all 63 U.S. national parks | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time

FOX Chicago's JD Rudd interviews the parents of a Schaumburg toddler who visited all 63 U.S. national parks by 19 months old, potentially setting a world record.

Schaumburg, IL · 1d

foxvalleymagazine.com

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Sunday, November 8 | Arcada Theatre Presents “Max Weinberg’s Jukebox”

The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will present legendary drummer Max Weinberg and his band performing “Max Weinberg’s Jukebox” on Sunday evening at 7pm. In a truly interactive experience, Weinberg, know primarily as the long-time drummer for “Bruce Springstein’s E-Street Band,” invites the audience to create the set list, in real time, that he and his crack four-piece group will play that night.

St Charles, IL · 1d

kanecountyconnects.com

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Kane County Veterans Day Events 2026

​Communities throughout Kane County are planning Veterans Day ceremonies, tributes and special events to honor the men and women who have served our country. Here are some opportunities to participate and show appreciation. Note: Kane County Government Buildings will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Waubonsee Community College Veterans...

Kane County, IL · 2d

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A Waubonsee automotive professor on how the car industry has evolved, and how education had to evolve with it | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

On a new Teachers' Lounge, Guy Tiberio got interested in cars in the way a lot of people do. His dad was a technician, worked on cars in the driveway, and handed Guy a wrench when he was a kid and asked him to help out. He then went to...

Sugar Grove, IL · 23h

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Shredder Ski Plans 10,000-Square-Foot Indoor School in Naperville's Block 59

An indoor ski and snowboard school is planned for 204 S Route 59, #19B, in Naperville's Block 59 development, where business owner Ryan Marshall and his wife, Gianna Marshall, are preparing to bring their Shredder Ski franchise to the western suburb. The space, tucked into a plaza attached to L.L. Bean on the east side of Route 59, is intended to house classes for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels once construction wraps up.

Naperville, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Vegan on Broadway is Brookfield’s newest street fest

Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or just want to break from an omnivorous diet for the first time, Brookfield’s newest street event is for you. The inaugural Vegan on Broadway event, featuring live music and vendors selling vegan hot food, vegan baked goods, vegan snacks to take home, jewelry, merchandise and more, was held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Brookfield Shops and along Broadway Avenue. A second installment is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the same time.

Brookfield, IL · 17h

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‘93.9 Lite FM’ Chicago To Kick Off 26th Year Of Christmas Music.

IHeartMedia AC “93.9 Lite FM” WLIT will launch its annual holiday music format Nov. 5 at 3pm, marking the station’s 26th consecutive year as Chicago’s Christmas music destination. The station will kick off the seasonal programming with a two-hour commercial-free broadcast live from the Griffin Museum...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Chicago Public Radio

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Maybe it will happen today, one Chicago pessimist hopes. Thousands of fans do too.

It was March of 2025, and everything sucked. Finances had been tough for a few years for Chicago artist Phineas X. Jones, 53, and he was deeply troubled by the reelection of President Donald Trump. Even so, the times planted a seed for him. In spite of it all, Jones doodled some flowers and sunshine and happy little animals on his iPad, framing a monumental set of words: Maybe it will happen today.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Illinois Music Venues Shift, Forge Closes While Salt Shed Expands

After nine years, Joliet's beloved rock club The Forge has closed its doors for good. Meanwhile, Chicago's Salt Shed is planning something massive across the street.

Illinois · 1d