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Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

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<a href="https://www.epd.org/news/skate-park-closed-september-20-24" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Elmhurst Park District:</a> September 17, 2021 The Skate Park at York Commons will be closed next week, Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24 in order for preventative repairs to the concrete to be completed. We apologize for this inconvenience. <hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.epd.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Elmhurst Park District</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.epd.org/news/skate-park-closed-september-20-24" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Elmhurst Park District:</a>

September 17, 2021 The Skate Park at York Commons will be closed next week, Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24 in order for preventative repairs to the concrete to be completed. We apologize for this inconvenience.

<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.epd.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Elmhurst Park District</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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The Skate Park at York Commons will be closed next week, Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24 in order for preventative repairs to  ...

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Join us this&nbsp;Sun, Jul 19th (11am-5pm) to shop small, local &amp; sustainable with 100+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market&nbsp;at historic Morgan MFG&nbsp;(401 N. Morgan St., Chicago). Get tix in advance &amp; save: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets</a>
 (Tip: Bring friends &amp; family with our 4 for $20 ticket option - in advance online.)
Locally owned &amp; operated, this curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind designs, home goods, art and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Get tickets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets-fulton-market</a>
EVENT DETAILS:
* Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
* Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Venue: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642
* Cost: $8 General Admission ($10 at door) | 4 for $20 for groups (online in advance) | Deluxe CAM Tote + Gen Adm $10
Kids &lt;12 are free | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only)
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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
* 100+ Chicago/Midwest artisans per market in food, fashion, home goods, &amp; art.
* We offer Bistro Seating, Plated Food &amp; a Fully Stocked Bar selling cocktails, wine &amp; beer -- so you can relax &amp; re-connect with friends, family &amp; co-workers.
* Food:&nbsp; Shop gourmet food items including pastries and confections, chocolate &amp; candy, sauces &amp; spices, healthy snacks, cocktail mixers, beverages, &amp; more.
* Fashion: Meet &amp; shop top clothing, jewelry, handbag, accessories designers
* Home Goods: Discover items showcasing smart design in home decor, bath &amp; body, natural skincare &amp; more.
* Decorative Art: Meet independent artists producing functional, decorative &amp; wearable art.
“Keep your friends close, and your supply chain closer." – Chicago Artisan Market
Gather &amp; re-connect with friends &amp; family , while shopping small, local, safe &amp; sustainable. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get tickets now</a>.
Can't make it to Fulton Market in July? The Chicago Artisan Market will also be back at Morgan MFG for Fall &amp;&nbsp;Holiday '26 Markets (Sun, Oct 18 |&nbsp;&nbsp;Sun, Nov 15&nbsp; | Sun, Dec 13th), and in Ravenswood over Thanksgiving weekend for "Small Shop Saturday" &amp;&nbsp;Sun, Nov 28-29. We're also in <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook</a> OUTDOORS on Sep 19-20 &amp; Oct 3-4.&nbsp;<a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our 2026 Market Calendar.</a>
About Us: We are a Chicago company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans &amp; small businesses for 20+ years. We operate two City markets in the vibrant <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fulton Market</a> and <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-ravenswood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ravenswood</a> neighborhoods. We also operate the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a> at CityGate Centre in Naperville, IL, and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a> in downtown Winnetka, IL and downtown Northbrook, IL.
Are you a talented Midwest artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area? Learn more at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a> or apply now at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>. (Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to fill out application online.)

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