Festivals and Fairs
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More than 60 artists expected at Art and Soul fest in Elgin this weekendJul 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story was updated after organizers said there will be no food vendors on the south end of Riverside Drive. Local establishments will be open and s...
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Satisfy your cravings at Taste of the Towns in Lake Zurich Aug. 4Jul 29, 2019 8:00 am - You will have a chance to sample the wares of a variety of local food and beverage vendors when the LZ Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 13th annual Lake Zurich Taste o...
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McHenry County Fair: 'Old-time country fair' looks to the futureJul 29, 2019 6:00 am - There's more than one reason a trip to the McHenry County Fair this week may well produce a memorable summer excursion. There are the animal stories that will unfold, fr...
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Destination Asia Festival returning to Morton ArboretumJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Visitors in a contemplative mood seeking serene surroundings will be in luck when the Destination Asia Festival opens Friday, Aug. 2, at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. T...
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Best bets: Peter Frampton brings his 'FINALE - The Farewell Tour' to Northerly IslandJul 28, 2019 7:31 am - Frampton farewell British rocker Peter Frampton brings his "FINALE - The Farewell Tour" with Jason Bonham's "Led Zeppelin Evening" to the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Nor...
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Chevelle singer reflects on playing Lollapalooza and growing up in GrayslakeJul 28, 2019 7:00 am - Lollapalooza marks a big part of a busy summer at home for the Grayslake natives of Chevelle. The hard rock group will get an early start on Lollapalooza weekend with an...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJul 26, 2019 9:00 am - If you like listening to live local music, then you're in for a treat at the two-day Homegrown Arts & Music Festival in Lisle. Plus, more fun - including a sword swallow...
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Creature comforts: DuPage fair champions thrive with animals' healing powerJul 26, 2019 5:30 am - James Bend and Megan Cotte may not realize it, but they represent the heart and soul of the DuPage County Fair and the healing power of animals. On opening day of the f...
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Longtime volunteer, fire trustee honored as Sugar Grove Citizen of the YearJul 26, 2019 1:00 am - Given the extent of John Guddendorf Jr.'s volunteerism in Sugar Grove, it came as something of a surprise to Village President Sean Michels that the decadeslong resident...
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Hoffman Estates to celebrate 60th anniversary Sept. 21Jul 26, 2019 1:00 am - The official celebration of Hoffman Estates' 60th anniversary will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Sears Centre Arena. The event will featur...