Wood Dale
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Why organizers say the DuPage County Fair 'hit it out of the park'Jul 31, 2017 1:00 am - Though they're still counting tickets, organizers of the DuPage County Fair only had to take one look at the busy midway and overflow parking during the five-day party t...
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Forest preserve sponsoring archery open houseJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Residents can explore the sport of archery at a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Blackwell Forest Preserve near Warrenville. Participants will...
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Demo derby serves as crescendo to DuPage FairJul 30, 2017 1:00 am - The DuPage County Fair ended its five-day run Sunday with a bang. Many of them, actually. Crowds of people looking to see cars crash into each other got their wish durin...
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Cowboy hats dominate during Rodeo Day at DuPage County FairJul 29, 2017 1:00 am - There were a lot of folks wearing cowboy hats Saturday at the DuPage County Fair and most of them weren't trying to make a fashion statement. It was Rodeo Day at the fai...
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DuPage County Fair a family tradition for 3 generations of 4-H alumniJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - It's easy to shoot the breeze with folks who work long hours at the DuPage County Fair, but there's one really good conversation starter. Ask them to reminisce about the...
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Rachel Platten fights the good fight at DuPage County FairJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - The performing artists at the DuPage County Fair may represent different genres, but they all have a fighting spirit. Pop star Rachel Platten set that tone during a well...
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Stop Foodborne Illness hosts second annual benefit at Empirical BreweryJul 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Help support a good cause while you enjoy delicious craft beer at Stop Foodborne Illness' second annual benefit. Held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Emp...
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4-H offers a special seat to the eclipseJul 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Illinois 4-H is inviting the public to a front row seat for the historic total solar eclipse in August in southern Illinois where the sun's path creates the longest dura...
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2 DuPage carnival rides among those suspended after fatal Ohio accidentJul 27, 2017 1:00 am - Two DuPage County carnival rides similar to the one that malfunctioned in Ohio killing one person and injuring seven others were shut down Thursday by the state and fair...
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Wood Dale Prairie Fest opens four-day runJul 27, 2017 1:00 am - Organizers of Wood Dale's Prairie Fest celebration, which opened its four-day run Thursday evening in Community Park, may want to consider changing the event's name. May...