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May 8, 2019 | Kristen Thometz
Black-eyed Susans are among the many types of native plants available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserves’ Native Plant Sale. (brian60174 / Pixabay)

A native plant sale, nerdy comedy, a craft fair and a house walk usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Mar 13, 2019 | Kristen Thometz
March 17, 2012 (Max Talbot-Minkin / Flickr)

A green river, St. Patrick’s Day parades, nature photos and Indian dances usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Sep 26, 2018 | Kristen Thometz
(Courtesy of Special Events Management)

German beers, art fairs, historic homes and aliens usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Mar 7, 2018 | Kristen Thometz
(Courtesy of South Side Irish Parade Committee)

An early St. Patrick’s Day parade, thousands of orchids and a new take on Homer’s “Odyssey” usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Oct 4, 2017 | Rebecca Palmore

Food trucks, vintage VHS, marathon runners and South Side films usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

May 17, 2017 | Maya Miller
(Quinn Dombrowski / Flickr)

Frank Lloyd Wright homes, outdoor festivals, comfort food and a giant garage sale usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

May 16, 2017 | Nick Blumberg

Get a glimpse inside a rare prefab Frank Lloyd Wright house on the Southwest Side.

Sep 28, 2016 | Matt Masterson
(Scott Smith)

A proposal designed to eliminate overcrowding at Mount Greenwood Elementary by shuffling around neighboring schools has been met with disdain by local parents.

Jun 3, 2016 | Evan Garcia
(Ann Froschauer / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Six bats found in Cook County that were reported to local authorities this year, including three in Chicago, have tested positive for rabies, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) said Thursday.