Festivals and Fairs
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Taste of Chicago reveals record number of new vendors, launch of Taste OasisJul 08, 2018 7:00 am - More than a million people endure the scorching July heat each summer to attend the Taste of Chicago, but this year those looking to escape the sun can pay $50 for a sea...
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It's not too late to celebrate Independence Day in BartlettJul 08, 2018 1:00 am - Sunday was July 8, not July 4, but that was no reason to stop celebrating the country's independence for the thousands of Bartlett residents and their neighbors from sur...
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Dogs rule, and jump, in LibertyvilleJul 07, 2018 1:00 am - One of the highlights of Libertyville's 10th annual Dog Days of Summer is the DockDogs Big Air dog jumping competition at Cook Park. The competition includes local and n...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJul 06, 2018 10:00 am - While fests such as Crystal Lake's Lakeside Fest and Naperville's Ribfest still provide lots of fun this weekend, here are some other ideas for the weekend ahead. For ot...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest continues through SundayJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - Attendees at the Northwest Fourth-Fest at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates could bask in nearly perfect summer weather on Friday, as heat, humidity and storms m...
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Uncle Bub's collects hardware at Naperville's RibfestJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - The folks at Uncle Bub's in Westmont are going to have a new task starting today: Polishing their trophies from Naperville's Ribfest. The family-owned restaurant, which...
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Arlington Park hosts Food Truck Festival July 7Jul 06, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Park's 5th annual Food Truck Festival will feature more than 20 vendors in conjunction with Ride to the Million from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 7. This year's ...
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3 ways to keep celebrating the Fourth of July this weekendJul 05, 2018 5:30 am - Fourth of July celebrations aren't over just because Wednesday's fireworks have fizzled out. Some of the best suburban festivals, concerts, parades and fireworks displa...
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Fireworks, Pitbull light up Thursday night at RibfestJul 05, 2018 1:00 am - If you're going to organize a massive summertime celebration, you've got to be able to be a little flexible. Just ask the organizers of this week's Ribfest in Naperville...
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Ribfest grounds close, reopen again; Pitbull concert, fireworks are onJul 05, 2018 1:00 am - The Ribfest grounds in Naperville were shut down about 4:45 p.m. Thursday, marking the fourth such weather-related closure in two days. Knoch Park reopened for the fest...