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Girl Scouts learn about medicine during the Civil War and practice the Twisted Suture technique used for treating severe wounds.”
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Elk Grove Historical Museum 2011 Exhibit Receives Award

By Diane Malinowski | May 16 at 2:22 p.m.

The Elk Grove Historical Museum received a Superior Achievement Award from the Illinois State Historical Society for the 2011 exhibition, “The Doctor is In: A … Read more ›

Troop 448 from 1972 Peony Parade
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Elk Grove Historical Museum Exhibit Opening

By Diane Malinowski | March 1 at 9:43 a.m.

Celebrate the last 100 years of Girl Scouts of the USA with the Elk Grove Historical Museum’s newest exhibit, “Scouting About.” Opening on Friday, March … Read more ›

photographer Tom Tibia
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Classic Cinemas Chain Honored With Statewide Preservation Award

By Marvin Berger | Nov. 28, 2011 at 1:50 p.m.

The Classic Cinemas chain of movie theatres and its owners, Willis Johnson with his wife Shirley and son Chris were recently recognized with the “Stewardship … Read more ›

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Cemetery Sleuths

By Diane Malinowski | Oct. 13, 2011 at 2:37 p.m.

Take a guided tour of the Elk Grove Cemetery to learn about the early Yankee and German families that resided in this area long ago. … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

By Patrick W. Rollens | Sep. 6, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

See a Real Cow at Dairy Day
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Dairy Day at the Elk Grove Historical Museum

By Diane Malinowski | June 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for Dairy Day, a fun filled event hosted by the Elk Grove Historical Museum. This year’s event is scheduled for … Read more ›

Colette and Mitch Bennett embrace after he returned home from his Honor Flight, a day that celebrates World War II veterans. (Judi Sullivan, courtesy)

Decades later, World War II heroes welcomed home from Washington by crowd of thousands

By Megan Craig | April 28, 2011 at 3:26 p.m.

Mitch Bennett left his young wife and new daughter in 1943 to fight in World War II. The 86-year-old Elk Grove man and dozens of … Read more ›

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Czechoslovak Heritage Museum event honoring former Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak

By Czechoslovak Heritage Museum | April 2, 2011 at 8:33 p.m.

The Czechoslovak Heritage Museum will hold an event to honor former Chicago Mayor Anton J Cermak on Saturday, April 16 from noon until 4pm. The … Read more ›

The Doctor is In:History of Medicine in Elk Grove Village, a Museum Exhibit
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Elk Grove Historical Museum Exhibit Opening

By Diane Malinowski | Feb. 28, 2011 at 2:32 p.m.

Drop by to view the museum’s newest exhibit, “The Doctor is In,” which documents the history of medicine in Elk Grove. The story begins in … Read more ›

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Meet Frederick Douglas

By Diane Malinowski | Feb. 18, 2011 at 10:17 a.m.

Celebrate Black History Month and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a portrayal of Fredrick Douglas by Steven Alfred Cole. Learn about his … Read more ›

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