City officials have recommended that a study be conducted on whether a pedestrian plaza, similar what is presented in a rendering, would be feasible in the downtown area.
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Lake Geneva officials could conduct a study to determine if a pedestrian plaza near Wrigley Drive would benefit downtown business owners and if it would affect traffic in the downtown area.
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A pedestrian plaza could be featured near Wrigley Drive if a proposed study determines that such a plaza would benefit the city.
Lake Geneva officials are once again considering creating a pedestrian plaza on Wrigley Drive, and several business owners are already expressing opposition to the idea.
Photos: Get in the spirit of Lake Geneva's Oktoberfest
Lake Geneva's Oktoberfest has been cancelled this year
The Lake Geneva Business Improvement District’s annual Oktoberfest event has attracted as many as 20,000 people, which could be a disaster during coronavrus without adequate health safeguards.
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Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest always keeps children entertained.
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A selection of beers was planned at Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest, but the event was cancelled this year, perhaps saving the city tourism commission from a possible funding crunch.
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Mairead Broughan took a pony ride with her father, Daniel Broughan, and a guide, Gabby Plansky, at a previous Oktoberfest in Lake Geneva.
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Break out the lederhosen for Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest.
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Cider donuts will once again be sold at Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest.
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Celebrate Lake Geneva’s Oktoberfest with a glass — or a boot glass — of a special beverage.
City officials have recommended that a study be conducted on whether a pedestrian plaza, similar what is presented in a rendering, would be feasible in the downtown area.
Lake Geneva officials could conduct a study to determine if a pedestrian plaza near Wrigley Drive would benefit downtown business owners and if it would affect traffic in the downtown area.