Festivals and Fairs
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Algonquin man raises money, hosts benefit for flood relief effortsNov 15, 2017 6:00 am - The Algonquin community was rocked this summer when record flooding along the Fox River damaged homes and forced the cancellation of a decades-old tradition: the Algonqu...
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Kids can skip the lines to see Santa at Oakbrook CenterNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - Any kid watching the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" knows there's only one truly nerve-wracking scene. It isn't the moment when Ralphie searches by the Christmas t...
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Downtown Downers Grove to host annual Gingerbread Festival Nov. 24-26Nov 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Downtown Downers Grove presents its annual Gingerbread Festival Nov. 24-26. The Gingerbread Festival offers something for all ages to enjoy: Gingerbread Storytime, Tree...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsNov 10, 2017 8:00 am - Animal house: Meet and greet local rescue animals, plus see coldblooded creatures, raptors, caged birds and magic acts, and browse more than 100 pet-related companie...
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Salas family and Hotel Baker to be honored as Electric Christmas Parade grand marshalsNov 08, 2017 10:00 pm - The Downtown St. Charles Partnership announces that the Salas family and Hotel Baker have been selected as grand marshals for the 2017 Electric Christmas Parade. It will...
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Campton Hills invites you to Holiday in the Hills event Dec. 1Nov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 1, the Village of Campton Hills will be hosting its annual Holiday in the Hills event from 6 to 9 p.m. "This is a great opportunity to kick off the holi...
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Morton Arboretum's 'Illumination' shines brightNov 05, 2017 10:00 pm - There are holiday light displays and then there are holiday light displays. "Illumination," the tree lights exhibit at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, heads the latter ca...
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Sunday picks: 'Idol' vet Haley Reinhart headlines Chicago's Lincoln HallNov 05, 2017 7:31 am - Wheeling 'Idol' Wheeling native and "American Idol" veteran Haley Reinhart headlines an intimate concert bill with Waxworks and Todd Kessler at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Li...
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Sunday picks: 'Idol' vet Haley Reinhart headlines Chicago's Lincoln HallNov 05, 2017 7:00 am - Wheeling 'Idol' Wheeling native and “American Idol” veteran Haley Reinhart headlines an intimate concert bill with Waxworks and Todd Kessler at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Li...
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Palatine Jaycees hold first Fall Back Brew FestNov 04, 2017 1:00 am - Beer afficionados had the chance to sample nearly 150 brews from more than 50 breweries Saturday at the first Fall Back Brew Fest. The event was hosted by the Palatine J...