Photo Gallery: Weekend fun included a runway 5k, Greek food, strawberries and Swedish Days parade
Posted June 29, 2026 7:06 am
Volunteer David Stankowicz prepares pork souvlaki skewers during Greek Fest at Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Palatine.
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Bobby Sarantopoulos, 11, of Palatine enjoys a gyro during Greek Fest at Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Palatine.
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Ana Boyle, 4, runs between tables with a prize she won during Greek Fest at Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Palatine.
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Cecilia Schieber, 6, of Inverness flies the flag of Greece during Greek Fest at Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Palatine.
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Melanie Oremland, 5, of Glenview eats her second chocolate-covered strawberry while at the Strawberry Fest in Long Grove on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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Danny Cronson performs on stage at the Strawberry Fest in Long Grove on Friday, June 26, 2026. He grew up in the area and his original music can be found online.
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Strawberry Patch chocolate-dipped strawberries are ready for customers at the Strawberry Fest in Long Grove on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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Elgin Mayor David Kaptain, right, unveils the cityscape artwork piece by nationally recognized folk artist Eric Dowdle Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Elgin during a public art celebration. The event also included the debut of The Heart of Elgin, a permanent public art installation by local artist Alisa Duda.
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Nationally recognized folk artist Eric Dowdle speaks Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Elgin during a public art celebration featuring the unveiling of an original cityscape.
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The crowd views the original cityscape artwork piece of Elgin by nationally recognized folk artist Eric Dowdle Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Elgin.
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Dressed as a Pan Am flight attendant and an airline captain, Lorie and Patrick Anderson of Cambridge, Wis., walk toward the start line of the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling.
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Runners participate in the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling.
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Naperville’s Mandy Kompanowski arrives at the finish line during the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling.
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Lomberd’s Andrew Kaehr finishes first during the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling.
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Gianna Weigand, 5, of Buffalo Grove hugs her mom, Anne, shortly after the start of the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling.
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Dave Collom of Lockport carries his miniature dachshund “Izzy” in his backpack during the 66th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair at Naper Settlement on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Naperville.
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Patrons view items during the 66th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair at Naper Settlement on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Naperville.
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Nancy Wilson of Lost Art Fiber and Textile Studio, LLC, Waukesha, Wis., spins yarn on a spinning wheel during the 66th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair at Naper Settlement on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Naperville.
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Dave Nordin of Friends of the Viking Ship “encourages” people to visit the Geneva landmark during the Swedish Days parade in Geneva Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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Cecilia Fedota, 6, of Geneva is ready for some candy action during the Swedish Days parade in Geneva Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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Charlie Edison, 7, of Geneva dons his Viking gear while taking in the Swedish Days parade in Geneva Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the Swedish Days parade in Geneva Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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The Swedish Days parade was cancelled for about a week earlier this year before a group of Geneva businesses decided to take over organizational duties from the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.
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