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Festivals and Fairs

Wienermobile to stop at Kane County Fair next week

By Mike Danahey, For the Elgin Courier-News
Jul 08, 2026 7:53 pm - The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a pit stop at the 157th Kane County Fair in St. Charles from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18.
Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to it

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, community

By Susan Klovstad
Jul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this week

By Evgenia Anastasakos | Chicago Tribune
Jul 07, 2026 1:31 pm - Taste of Chicago has taken over Grant Park this week offering dozens of food vendors, free concerts, cooking demonstrations and more.
Things to do July 10-16: Windmill City Festival, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more

By Luke Zurawski
Jul 07, 2026 6:39 am - Mark your calendar for Windmill City Festival, Windy City Smokeout, Glendale Heights Fest, the Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days and more.
Best Bets: Lizzo makes Ravinia Festival debut Saturday

By Barbara Vitello
Jul 06, 2026 10:42 am - Singer/songwriter/flutist Lizzo makes her Ravinia Festival debut and comedians Tony Rock headlines The Lighthouse at American Place Casino and Joe Avery laughs it up at Zanies in Rosemont.
‘Music, laughter and memories’: Windmill City Festival returns this week to Batavia Riverwalk

By Gail Gaboda, Batavia Park District
Jul 05, 2026 7:38 pm - The Windmill City Festival, Batavia's signature summer celebration, returns July 10-12 with three days of free family entertainment at the Batavia Riverwalk.
‘Not enough to stop the party’: Socked by storms, Bartlett marches on

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 05, 2026 6:50 pm - Bartlett, which has been pounded by thunderstorms, floods and even tornadoes in recent days, staged a comeback with a triumphant Fourth of July weekend parade Sunday.
Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison named grand marshal for Barrington’s Fourth of July Parade

Daily Herald report
Jul 02, 2026 11:14 pm - The Barrington Fourth of July celebration features Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison as parade grand marshal, who then will perform patriotic songs at noon.
Glendale Heights Fest returns July 9-12 with fireworks and four days of music

Submitted by Glendale Heights Fest
Jul 02, 2026 9:44 pm - Glendale Heights Fest, a popular four-day summer festival, returns July 9-12 at Camera Park with 14 live music acts, carnival rides, food vendors, and family activities. The free admission event will feature headliners Chicago Rockhouse, Hi Infidelity, Down/Pour, and Back Country Roads.

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