Time to dive back in as water parks reopen
— May 29, 2021Summer is coming, the school year is ending and fun is returning as water parks, many that were closed for business last year because of the pandemic, are reopening and welcoming visitors…
Tag: Memorial Day
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Pritzker gives Illinois National Guardsmen day off in recognition of Memorial Day
— May 25, 2020SPRINGFIELD – To thank the men and women of the Illinois National Guard for their work during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced plans to…
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Make Memorial Day more than a holiday
— May 22, 2020Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to remember those who died while serving our country. Because of the battle we are currently waging against COVID-19, I think it also would…
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Pandemic forces cancellations, rescheduling of festivals
— April 28, 2020Summer hasn’t been canceled, but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic threatens to make it an empty one. Organizers of many northern Illinois festivals, fairs and concerts have already…
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Winnebago communities mark Memorial Day with somber ceremonies, parades
— May 24, 2019The observance of Memorial Day, which dates back to post-Civil War days, is both somber and celebratory. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day and observed on May 30, was…
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Eureka to observe Memorial Day live online
— May 24, 2020The Eureka American Legion Post #466 will be conducting an abbreviated Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 to be broadcast on YouTube “Eureka Live.” beginning at …
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Lake, McHenry counties won’t make enforcing boating limits a priority
— May 20, 2020The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…
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Suburban communities plan Memorial Day observances
— May 26, 2019The observance of Memorial Day, which dates back to post-Civil War days, is both somber and celebratory. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day and observed on May 30, was…
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