Festivals and Fairs
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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 ...
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Aurora rings in Chinese Year of the TigerFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora city officials and residents rang in the Chinese Lunar New Year Tuesday with a traditional Chinese lion dance, performances by local dance troupes, and a special ...
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Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park sold, will close May 31Jan 26, 2022 12:00 am - The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park has been sold and will close for good at the end of May. The Elmhurst-based Greco family, which has owned and operated the Odeum sinc...
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Kane County Fair offers 4-H scholarshipsJan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - The Kane County Fair board of directors in St. Charles is offering three scholarships worth $3,000 each to current 4-H Club members who are high school seniors and plann...
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Best Bets: Shadow or not, Groundhog Days returns to WoodstockJan 25, 2022 8:30 am - Furry forecaster Celebrate all things tied to the filming of the classic 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” with the return of Groundhog Days this weekend in the environs of th...
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McHenry High School grad Grace Markovitz named first runner-up in Miss Illinois County FairJan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Miss McHenry County Fair Queen Grace Markovitz, a 2020 McHenry High School graduate, is using her platform as the first in at least 50 years to be named runner-up in the...