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    Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament

    Norge Ski Club •  Jan 31 – Feb 01

    Soar into winter excitement at the Norge Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove—thrilling jumps, festive fun, and family-friendly winter entertainment! Read more about Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament
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    Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show

    The Pavilion •  Jan 31 – Feb 01 @ 9AM

    One of the largest selections of tackle, boats and RV's under one roof! Read more about Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show
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    We Voted Exhibit Opening at the Ethnic Heritage Museum

    Ethnic Heritage Museum •  Feb 01 @ 2PM

    Kick off Black History Month with the unveiling of the “We Voted” exhibit at Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum on Sunday, February 1, from 2–4 p.m., featuring… Read more about We Voted Exhibit Opening at the Ethnic Heritage Museum
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    Woodstock Groundhog Days

    Woodstock, IL •  Jan 30 – Feb 02 @ 5PM

    Woodstock Groundhog Days is a lively festival honoring the classic film Groundhog Day, shot in Woodstock, Illinois. Celebrate with movie fans, celebrity guests, and nostalgic events… Read more about Woodstock Groundhog Days
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    Chicago Restaurant Week

    Jan 23 – Feb 08

    Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene. Read more about Chicago Restaurant Week
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    Rockford Region Restaurant Week

    Jan 29 – Feb 08

    Rockford Region Restaurant Week returns from January 29 to February 8, celebrating the area’s dynamic food scene with special deals and one-of-a-kind menus. Read more about Rockford Region Restaurant Week
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    Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical at The Studebaker Theater

    The Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building •  Jan 29 – Feb 21

    The Roald Dahl Story Company presents its first production in Chicago, the wickedly funny, family musical based on Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile. Read more about Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical at The Studebaker Theater
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    Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

    Sep 19 – Feb 28

    The Chicago Architecture Biennial will be the largest international survey of contemporary architecture in North America. Read more about Chicago Architecture Biennial - SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change

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