Festivals and Fairs
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Vernon Hills to budget for summer activities with fingers crossedFeb 23, 2021 4:15 am - Vernon Hills isn't writing off big events this summer or fall, but whatever is held will be different from typical activities of the past. The Arbortheater concert serie...
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Wood Dale cancels its Prairie Fest for a second year in a rowFeb 22, 2021 4:30 am - Wood Dale is canceling its Prairie Fest for a second year in a row because of COVID-19. City officials say the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has made scheduling a...
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A celebration of winter on Bangs Lake in WaucondaFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - A celebration of all things winter - postponed last week by a little too much winter - brought dozens to the shores of Bangs Lake in Wauconda over the weekend for ice fi...
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Annual Ice Fest returns to downtown Downers Grove Feb. 13-14Feb 11, 2021 12:00 am - The annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. This year, the Ice Fest will look a little different but it will still be a wee...
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St. Charles trims down St. Patrick's Celebration due to COVIDFeb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - The annual St. Patrick's Celebration will look very different this year compared to previous years. It will have a decreased footprint due to health and safety restricti...
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Over 40 ice sculptures featured at Ice Fest in Downers Grove Feb. 13-14Feb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - The annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. This year, the Ice Fest will look a little different but it will still be a wee...
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Best bets: Standup comic Larry Reeb helps reopen Zanies RosemontFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - Comedy returns The Rosemont comedy club Zanies reopens this weekend with standup comedians Larry Reeb and Brian Hicks set to perform at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Plac...
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Libertyville Days organizers say 'Let's Give It a Shot' this summerFeb 08, 2021 4:30 am - Canceled last year because of the coronavirus, the popular Libertyville Days festival is back on the summer schedule of big events. With “Let's Give It a Shot!” as the t...
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Black History Month goes virtualFeb 04, 2021 5:00 am - This year, you can learn about Black history, culture and heritage without leaving your home, as most Black History Month events have gone virtual. Art exhibits, musical...
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Best Bets: 'Immersive Van Gogh' opens Feb. 11Feb 02, 2021 5:00 am - Projected masterpieces If you've ever imagined what it might be like to walk within a Vincent Van Gogh painting, then don't miss "Immersive Van Gogh." The interactive vi...