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Where to find waterfalls in northern Illinois for a serene nature escape this summer

Cycle into summer During STC Live! on June 3

The Comedy Vault June lineup brings WGN stars, teacher comics and more

Sip into Summer: Must-visit beer & wine festivals in northern Illinois

Paramount presents The Second City’s ‘Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons’ at Aurora’s Copley Theatre

Hidden Gems: Lesser-known festivals to experience this summer in Chicago & downstate Illinois

Brookfield Zoo Chicago kicks off summer with concerts, carousel and animal experiences

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Experience Mardi Gras in Joliet at New Orleans North

Wine & Art Walk at Morton Arboretum Aug. 16-17

Kane County’s favorite outdoor dining patios/beer gardens

Joliet Blues Festival rolls into Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Aug. 9

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