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July 01, 2025
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9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

By Aimee Barrows●
July 01, 2025 at 6:10 am CDT

Suburban farms perfect backdrop for family fun year round

Suburban farms perfect backdrop for family fun year round

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

By Diane Krieger Spivak●
June 30, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Paramount Theatre to present regional premiere of the musical ‘Come From Away’

Paramount Theatre to present regional premiere of the musical ‘Come From Away’

'Come From Away' tells the story of a group of stranded passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

9 ice cream parlors in northern Illinois to visit this summer

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

By Aimee Barrows●
July 01, 2025 at 6:10 am CDT

Suburban farms perfect backdrop for family fun year round

Suburban farms perfect backdrop for family fun year round

Several farms in northern Illinois offer fresh produce, along with animals, activities and family fun.

By Diane Krieger Spivak●
June 30, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Paramount Theatre to present regional premiere of the musical ‘Come From Away’

Paramount Theatre to present regional premiere of the musical ‘Come From Away’

'Come From Away' tells the story of a group of stranded passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

Find your thrill this season with skydiving centers in northern Illinois

Find your thrill this season with skydiving centers in northern Illinois

Visit Skydive Chicago in Ottawa or Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle this spring or summer for a thrilling adventure.

By Kevin Druley – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
June 26, 2025 at 9:59 am CDT

Canyon tours, boat rides highlight Starved Rock State Park this summer

Canyon tours, boat rides highlight Starved Rock State Park this summer

Starved Rock Lodge offers canyon tours, cruises, guided hikes and more to explore the natural beauty of one of the state's most-visited state parks.

By Aimee Barrows●
June 26, 2025 at 6:01 am CDT

5 Things to Do: Life-Sized Candyland, Harry Potter Trivia at Pinz, and more in Kendall County

5 Things to Do: Life-Sized Candyland, Harry Potter Trivia at Pinz, and more in Kendall County

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a community clean-up event, sensory friendly swim, and Harry Potter trivia night.

By 5 Things to Do in Kendall County●
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Americana band Maygen on the Birdwatcher to perform at Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich

Americana band Maygen on the Birdwatcher to perform at Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich

The Minnesota-based Americana band will perform at Roberts Family Farm on Thursday, July 10.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 24, 2025 at 6:05 am CDT
‘Thanks for the Memories’ Fox Valley Orchestra Concert June 29

‘Thanks for the Memories’ Fox Valley Orchestra Concert June 29

Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra in “American Pie,” “Blueberry Hill,” “Piano Man,” “Pretty Woman,” “Come Sail Away,” “Footloose,” “Viva Las Vegas” and “Wizard of Oz.”  

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
5 Things to Do: Taylor Swift Music Bingo Night, Interactive Movie Night, and more in Kendall County

5 Things to Do: Taylor Swift Music Bingo Night, Interactive Movie Night, and more in Kendall County

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including a bonfire night, cardio-jam session, and interactive movie night.

By 5 Things to Do in Kendall County●
June 19, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

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