Festivals and Fairs
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Best Bets: Chicago Auto Show zooms in to McCormick PlaceFeb 08, 2022 5:00 am - Latest models See the latest in vehicle trends and technology at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show starting Saturday at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, C...
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Palatine's St. Patrick's Day parade will be back next monthFeb 08, 2022 4:30 am - Palatine's St. Patrick's Day parade will be back next month after a two-year hiatus. The parade March 12 is sponsored by Durty Nellie's, the downtown restaurant and musi...
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Gurnee Days set to return Aug. 6-7Feb 08, 2022 12:00 am - The village of Gurnee and Gurnee Park District will team up to host a two-day Gurnee Days festival Aug. 6-7 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. The fest is expected to f...
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Parade entries, volunteers needed for St. Charles St. Patrick's ParadeFeb 07, 2022 10:00 pm - The St. Patrick's Parade, presented by St. Charles Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, will be returning this year on Saturday, March 12. It will step off at 2 p.m. on Main S...
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Long Grove Cocoa Crawl hits the sweet spotFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - Although temperatures remained chilly Saturday, sunny skies and the promise of sweet treats drew visitors to Long Grove's annual Cocoa Crawl. Participants could stroll ...
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Naperville reverses move that would have reduced funding for Naper Pride FestFeb 03, 2022 12:00 am - After initially being divided on how much grant money to provide Naper Pride Fest, Naperville City Council members this week agreed to provide $69,155 to help pay for th...
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Buffalo Grove village, park district again teaming for summer festivalFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - The Village of Buffalo Grove will be partnering with the Buffalo Grove Park District this year once again on Buffalo Grove Days. The village recently approved a memoran...
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Forget Punxsutawney Phil: Woodstock Willie's Groundhog Day prediction says spring is coming
Feb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Witnessed by crowds gathered in the historic Woodstock Square early Wednesday morning despite snowy forecasts, Woodstock Willie the groundhog did not see his shadow. "Th...
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Elgin Fringe Festival making changes to open opportunities for local artistsFeb 01, 2022 4:20 am - Organizers of the Elgin Fringe Festival are changing how artists will be chosen for the event. The festival, gearing up for its ninth year, is going from a first-come, f...
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Barrington set to host inaugural Brr-ington Winter Fest Feb. 26Feb 01, 2022 12:00 am - The Village of Barrington will host its inaugural, Brr-ington Winter Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the village's downtown. The free, family-friendly ...