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The weekend is finally drawing near. Below, we’ve listed a roundup of fun events happening in the area. Did we miss one? Let the community know in our comments section.Bye Bye Birdie...

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He's back! Batman returns to Gotham this weekend in the third film in the super hero series, "The Dark Knight Rises." The movie is the sequel to the "The Dark Knight" and the first m...

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Last weekend our neighborhood organized it's first outdoor movie night. It was a blast! More importantly, it was easy to pull off. One day I was talking to my neighbor and mentioned ...

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The calliope is tuning up, turkey legs are in the rotisserie, elephant ears are ready for the fryer and county residents are ready for the annual Kane County Fair, which starts this after...

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The Bull Valley Garden Club hadn't held a garden walk since 2000. The club typically coordinates one walk per decade. This past Saturday, members of the club hosted an impressive gar...

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  Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Centers in Huntley and Crystal Lake are busy places with lots of activity this month, including free fitness seminars, spa and membership specials an...