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Map: Illinois Underground Railroad historical sites, plus what to know before you go

If you were paying attention in history class, you’ll recall the Underground Railroad wasn’t a railroad at all. Rather, it was a fluid network of locations where freedom seekers sought refuge from slave catchers on their way to a life out of bondage. “What came to be called the Underground Railroad were the networks of assistance that emerged in response to the reality that freedom seekers . ....

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A beloved Carbondale Dairy Queen closed. But in Lombard, another longtime location might not face the same fate

The closing of a beloved Dairy Queen near Southern Illinois University sparked uproar in the community and fears for the fate of the company’s ice cream-only locations. But a similarly long-standing, family-operated franchise location in the Chicago suburbs — and its iconic, retro sign — might be safe, for now. The Dairy Queen on Main Street in Lombard still shares many similarities with the . ....

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Iconic Dairy Queen sign in Lombard may be safe, for now

Iconic Dairy Queen sign in Lombard may be safe, for now
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'Yes, it was special': New Lombard apartment development pays homage to DuPage Theatre

Preservationists spent years trying to save the DuPage Theatre in downtown Lombard. But the historic movie house was razed in 2007, and its loss still lingers with those who remember its former glory. Now a few artifacts from "the Dupe," as locals affectionately call it, have found a new home in an apartment development built on the old theater site. ....

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Tree lightings: With the flip of a switch, the holiday season begins

Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals complete with caroling, Santa visits, sleigh rides and more. ....

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