Cook County Entertainment
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‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th yearJun 06, 2026 12:00 pm - America’s 250th birthday has suburbs unfurling all things red, white and blue. New downtown murals will be unveiled and time capsules filled. Some towns are shelling out more for their fireworks, and proudly so.
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Crowds gather for three-day Greek Festival at St. Sophia Church in ElginJun 05, 2026 6:03 pm - Humid, rainy weather did not keep the crowds away from the 46th annual St. Sophia Greek Fest Friday in Elgin.
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Schaumburg’s Prairie Center marks 40th anniversary with name change, Second City performanceJun 05, 2026 4:46 pm - Schaumburg’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will celebrate 40 years, adopt its new name, and host The Best of Second City all in one gala fundraiser.
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Folk troubadour Mark Dvorak returns to Ravinia Farmers Market June 10Jun 05, 2026 11:55 am - The Ravinia Farmer’s Market, celebrating its 48th season, welcomes folk troubadour Mark Dvorak to the entertainment stage on Wednesday, June 10.
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Metal artist’s ‘Fiddler in the Field’ stands out in St. Charles sculpture parkJun 05, 2026 5:02 am - The sculpture “Fiddler in the Field” stands out as columnist Dave Heun’s favorite so far this year at the Sculpture in the Park gallery in St. Charles’ Mount St. Mary Park.
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Upcoming Stillman Nature Center events include bird walk, campfire, pond studyJun 04, 2026 3:05 pm - Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington will offer several events this summer, including a bird walk, a campfire, a look at turtles and snakes and a pond study.
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Sweet! National Donut Day deals on FridayJun 04, 2026 9:28 am - Friday is National Donut Day and there plenty of deals and freebies at shops across the suburbs. Plus. you could win doughnuts for a year, and maybe even for life, at Stan’s Donuts.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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Prospect Heights Block Party returns June 20 to celebrate city’s 50th anniversaryJun 03, 2026 1:03 pm - Milestone anniversaries for both the city and older park district will be celebrated when the Prospect Heights Block Party returns with an expanded layout on Saturday, June 20.