Cook County Entertainment
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Elgin Master Chorale announces landmark 80th anniversary seasonJun 16, 2026 9:15 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale announces its 80th anniversary season for 2026-27, featuring two major classical works performed with regional orchestras.
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Food, music, and summer vibes: Taste of Des Plaines returns June 19-20Jun 15, 2026 2:45 pm - The Taste of Des Plaines returns to downtown as a two-day summer street festival from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, June 19; and from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Ellinwood Street between the Des Plaines Metra Station and the Public Library.
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Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to SchaumburgJun 15, 2026 9:42 am - Piccolo Buco, a century-old Roman pizzeria known for its unique tall crust, is set to open its fourth U.S. location on Monday, June 29, at 1340 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.
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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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‘Unlike anything else’: How public-private partnership hopes to rejuvenate downtown Des PlainesJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Des Plaines officials hope the restaurant coming to a former bank building will help boost life in the downtown area.
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Sights and sounds of Scotland: Scottish Festival & Highland Games returns with bagpipers, drummers and moreJun 13, 2026 4:58 pm - Chicago Scots held its 40th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games Friday and Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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Flag Day event to feature first Stars and Stripes display at historic schoolhouseJun 13, 2026 2:45 pm - The Schaumburg Township Historical Society will host an early 250th birthday celebration for America on Flag Day -- Sunday, June 14. The free event at the historic 1872 schoolhouse features a Betsy Ross portrayal, replica flags from 1777 and 1872, demonstrations on proper flag etiquette and more.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers spotlights influential Chicago area womenJun 12, 2026 9:55 pm - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers partners with Elmhurst History Museum to present three biographical performances celebrating influential Chicago-area women as part of the "History of Her" exhibit.
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Power of Place: America 250’ outdoor art installationJun 12, 2026 9:17 pm - Lombard Historical Society presents “Power of Place: America 250,” an outdoor art exhibition at Lilacia Park and the historical society from June 15 through Sept. 6. The celebration continues Sept. 5 with the fifth annual Food Truck Social, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities while serving as the organization's biggest annual fundraiser.
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Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns to downtown Lombard for 27th seasonJun 12, 2026 5:26 pm - Lombard's 27th annual Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns June 13, featuring 10 Saturdays of free family entertainment with classic cars, live music, and kids' activities from June 13 through Aug. 22.