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 .
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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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.
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.