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Memorial Day parades, ceremonies honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Daily Herald Report
May 25, 2022 8:55 PM - Memorial Day: Parades, ceremonies, services pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Tree climbing championship in Lake County postponed

May 19, 2022 2:05 PM - The Illinois Arborist Association's tree climbing championship scheduled for Saturday at Shiloh Park, 2300 Bethesda Blvd., in Zion has been postponed.
Best Bets: Long Grove Chocolate Fest once again serving up treats

By Scott C. Morgan
May 19, 2022 12:30 PM - The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns this weekend, the Anime Central convention opens Friday in Rosemont, and comedian Eddie Griffin performs standup at the Genesee.
The Anti-Cruelty Society's BARK event returns to the lakefront. BARK is dedicated to the memory of Officer Ella Grace French, for service to her community, and her love of homeless animals.

Carolyn Tucker
May 16, 2022 9:14 AM - After a pandemic hiatus for two years, BARK is back, live, in the park.
Concerts: Joe Piscopo in Woodstock, The Mild West at Martyrs' and much more

By Brian Shamie
May 13, 2022 11:27 AM - Musical comedian Joe Piscopo headlines the Woodstock Opera House with Wheeling's Haley Reinhart; The Mild West and The North 41 take over Martyrs'; Herman's Hermits play the Des Plaines Theatre and the Arcada Theatre; plus much more live music this week.
Ales, IPAs and more on tap as Beer Garden at Independence Grove returns for second season

By Mick Zawislak
May 13, 2022 8:46 AM - After an unexpectedly successful inaugural season, the beer garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville returns Saturday with some tweaks.
Concerts: Cathy Richardson, Justin Bieber, Aaron Lewis play in town this week

By Brian Shamie
May 6, 2022 6:00 AM - Justin Beiber's "Justice World Tour" stops at the United Center, Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners play Joe's Live in Rosemont, Buckcherry hits the Arcada Theatre; plus many other musical highlights this week.
Sound check: Soul Asylum, Dishwalla bring nostalgic faves to the Genesee

By Brian Shamie
May 4, 2022 6:49 PM - Catch up with some '90s radio-era favorites as Soul Asylum and Dishwalla hit Waukegan's Genesee. Plus, The Blooze Brothers' postponed show finally happens at the Raue, Ryan Argast unleashes his solo release at Chop Shop, and much more.
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the suburbs

By Caroline Linden
May 5, 2022 11:09 AM - It's Cinco de Mayo -- do you have plans yet? If not, suburban restaurants and bars are offering food and drink specials to mark the occasion.
Concerts: The Claudettes with Lurrie Bell; Jessie James Decker; Kem & Ken 'Babyface' Edmonds and much more

By Brian Shamie
Apr 29, 2022 12:42 PM - This week's concerts include sultry blues from The Claudettes; Jessie James Decker at Joe's Live; Winger at the Arcada; Journey and Toto at the Allstate; and much more.

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Population: 88,862
Year Incorporated:1849
Zip Codes:60085, 60087
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