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Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway MuseumAug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
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McHenry County Fair introduces its first Round Bale RumbleAug 03, 2026 12:41 pm - The McHenry County Fair (Aug 4-9) introduces its first Round Bale Rumble competition, where teams race to push massive hay bales. The weeklong fair features rodeo, quad racing, demolition derby, live music, food-eating contests, look-alike competitions, and various free family activities at the Woodstock fairgrounds.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Tours and activities mark International Bog DayJul 22, 2026 2:09 pm - A variety of activities will be held Sunday at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside, to mark International Bog Day.
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, communityJul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
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Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, musicJun 30, 2026 10:01 am - Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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‘This is huge’: Major League Baseball to hold America250 event at suburban drive-inJun 23, 2026 12:39 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor will host a Major League Baseball America250 event on July 4 that will include screening of the movie “The Sandlot” and the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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