Cook County Entertainment
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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and moreJun 29, 2026 10:26 am - The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.
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Photo Gallery: Weekend fun included a runway 5k, Greek food, strawberries and Swedish Days paradeJun 29, 2026 7:06 am -
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Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to MundeleinJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.
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Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers marketsJun 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.
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Folk artist creates community puzzle mural in Elgin for 250th anniversary celebrationJun 27, 2026 2:03 pm - All the pieces of Elgin came together Saturday as a new public art piece was unveiled in DuPage Court in downtown Elgin.
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Raise your glass: Suburban restaurants honored with Wine Spectator awardsJun 26, 2026 1:48 pm - Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
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Marriott’s ‘A Little Night Music’ makes for one enchanting eveningJun 26, 2026 12:07 pm - Lush vocals paired with artful orchestrations make for a lovely revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “A Little Night Music” at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.
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‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60sJun 26, 2026 10:11 am - The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.
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National folk artist Eric Dowdle to unveil Elgin puzzle and original artwork June 27Jun 25, 2026 6:32 pm - On June 27, Elgin will unveil a cityscape artwork by folk artist Eric Dowdle, created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Also, artist Alisa Duda's “Heart of Elgin” manhole covers will be installed as permanent public art celebrating downtown’s architecture and history.