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Sundance Institute comes to Chicago with movie premieres, exclusive classes
The Sundance Institute, one of the premier national institutions dedicated to independent filmmaking, is coming to the Windy City this weekend to premiere several new films and to offer up a variety of programming options.
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Here's where to watch fireworks across the Chicago area this Fourth of July
Independence Day fireworks displays will be happening across the Chicago area throughout the first week of July, from the heart of the city and all throughout the suburbs.
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Navy Pier to host first-ever summer block party Wednesday
Navy Pier will make history this week as it will host its first-ever block party, and they will have a special theme to mark the occasion.
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Illinois, Midwest athletes who have made Team USA so far and who's still competing for a slot
With the Olympics only 30 days away, Team USA is beginning to take formation- and there is no shortage of Midwestern representation.
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Illinois and Midwest athletes to watch at the 2024 US Gymnastics Olympic Trials
The 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials will be jam-packed with Midwestern representation this year, from veteran Olympians to new stars — including arguably the biggest name in the sport.
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The Olympic swim trials are officially over. Here's which Midwest athletes are headed to Paris
After nine days of intense competition, the U.S. Olympic swim trials have come to a close. The event began with over 800 swimmers competing to punch their ticket to Paris- with only 52 spots available.
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Iconic Chicago dual-concept restaurant, ice cream shop opens in Lake Geneva
Two popular Chicago-area establishments, Buona and Rainbow Cone, have opened a new location in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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Chicago Park District's ‘Movies in the Parks' returns for the summer
The summer season has officially kicked off, and the Chicago Park District is bringing back their beloved “Movies in the Parks” series.
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Illinois, Midwest athletes to look out for at the upcoming Track and Field Olympic Trials
The Track and Field Olympic Trials are just days away and among the hundreds of athletes competing over the course of 10 days will be a number of Midwest hopefuls.
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Where to go strawberry picking in Illinois this season
When summer comes, so does strawberry season. With Midwest strawberry picking in full swing, there’s only a few weeks left to go pick your own before they’re no longer considered “in season.”
