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  Tommy Hawk. Benny the Bull. Staley da Bear. Each Chicago sports team mascot is a celebrity in his own right. But an appearance by all three of the characters - together - at t...

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Algonquin's Art on the Fox will be this weekend at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St. in Algonquin.  The 5th Annual Art on the Fox will be held on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, Jul...

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This year the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday and it's messing with everyone's schedule. Do you celebrate this weekend? Next weekend? Which days do you get off of work? The fun doesn'...

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It's the calm before the party. Workers from Windy City Amusements Inc. on Tuesday assembled the Tilt-A-Whirl, dragon coaster and other rides in anticipation of the 33rd Annual Lakes...

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Extreme heat will enter the area over the next several days.  The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 99 degrees Thursday in Algonquin.  High temperatures then wil...

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If you've got a knack for trivia, try your hand at Commonwealth Edison's (ComEd) 'Coolest Summer Ever' sweepstakes and enter to win a number of prizes to make your summer a little more in...