Festivals and Fairs
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The Week That Was: Busse Woods elk dies, Christkindlmarket coming to AuroraMar 20, 2022 6:00 am - Elk dies at Busse Woods Pneumonia may have caused the death of an elk that had been part of the herd at Busse Woods, Forest Preserves of Cook County offi...
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Sacred Rose music fest debuting this summer with Americana, soul, jamsMar 19, 2022 7:15 am - With the continued success of its long-running North Coast electronica, hip-hop and rock music festival, Chicago-based Collectiv Presents is pivoting for Sacred Rose, a ...
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Constable: Pipes are calling again on St. Patrick's Day, and he's got the answersMar 17, 2022 5:30 am - The oldest of three sons born to James H. and Jacquelyn Sullivan Chapman, J. Kevin Chapman didn't follow in his mom's musical footsteps. “My mother was a concert pianist...
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Lights and noise at Irvin's State of City address, where Aurora Christkindlmarket is announcedMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - Never let it be said Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's annual State of the City address is a dry, low-key recitation of facts. "We've got the groove and we're on the move!" t...
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Where you can watch St. Patrick's Day paradesMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - After a pandemic hiatus, the anticipation is building for the return of St. Patrick's Day parades. “Everybody is just going to be so thrilled to get out and see one ano...
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Best Bets: 'Trolls Live!' tours to Now ArenaMar 08, 2022 4:00 am - Hair kin Fans of the “Trolls” films by DreamWorks Animation won't want to miss seeing their favorite characters on stage when the touring show “Trolls Live!” plays this ...
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Tree tappers delight: Families learn sweet secrets of syrup at Maple Sugaring Days in St. CharlesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - A sweet tradition returned to St. Charles Saturday when the Forest Preserve District of Kane County held its annual Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center withi...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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CLC to host Lake County Maker Faire in person this AprilFeb 23, 2022 4:00 am - After two years of trying, organizers of the Lake County Maker Faire - an all-ages gathering that is part science fair and part county fair - finally are planning to hos...
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Best Bets: Naperville native Bob Odenkirk discusses his book during hometown appearanceFeb 22, 2022 5:00 am - Naperville native Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk explores his career, which includes credits with "Saturday Night Live," "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," in his new...