Cook County Entertainment
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Vintage cars and more at car show in downtown Round LakeJul 17, 2026 1:49 pm - The annual village of Round Lake car show rolls into downtown from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23.
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Food Truck Round Up happening Tuesday in Des PlainesJul 17, 2026 11:47 am - Des Plaines’ latest Food Truck Round Up is set for Tuesday.
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‘Bring lots of water’: Kane County Fair exhibitors beat the heat with fans, shade and ice creamJul 16, 2026 4:23 pm - As temperatures reached the mid-90s and smoke from wildfires hung in the air at the Kane County Fair, exhibitors from 4-H clubs, show judges and a fair official revealed how they cope.
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Oil Lamp Theater announces new Glenview homeJul 16, 2026 4:04 pm - Oil Lamp Theater announces its Glenview home set to open in 2028 around the corner from its current home at 1723 Glenview Road.
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Over the rainbow: Strong singers power Metropolis’ charming ‘Wizard of Oz’Jul 15, 2026 3:56 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre delivers a sweet, well-sung and well-designed revival of “The Wizard of Oz,” adapted from L. Frank Baum’s novel and MGM’s 1939 film classic.
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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys announces further expansion in Chicago suburbsJul 15, 2026 3:35 pm - Zaxbys, the popular fast-casual chicken chain from Georgia, announced its second Chicago-area development deal as it looks to expand its footprint in the Midwest.
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Night Ranger, Warrant and Max Weinberg to headline Schaumburg’s SeptemberfestJul 15, 2026 11:17 am - Night Ranger, Warrant and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox will be the headlining musical acts on the main stage of Schaumburg’s 55th Septemberfest over the three-day Labor Day weekend.
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‘Like a festival with bike racing’: Chicago Grit series combines cycling competition with family funJul 15, 2026 10:42 am - The Chicago Grit presented by SRAM comes to nine suburbs and Chicago’s Fulton Market District over 10 straight days, from July 17-26.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.