Festivals and Fairs
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Killarney Day on March 15 in Barrington will feature visit from Irish town's mayorMar 11, 2018 1:00 am - Barrington has declared Thursday, March 15, as Killarney Day and will receive a visit from the Irish town's mayor to boot. Killarney Mayor Niall Kelleher will attend Mas...
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Elmhurst, Naperville turn green for St. Paddy paradesMar 10, 2018 12:00 am - With apologies to Kermit, some days it really is easy being green. Take Saturday, for instance, where green clearly was the hot color as large crowds turned out in Elmhu...
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Band lineup, premier sponsor set for Blues, Brews & BBQMar 07, 2018 10:00 pm - With an exciting lineup of new and returning talent, an expanded Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned barbecue contest and key sponsorships aligning, this summer's Bl...
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5 St. Patrick's Day parades this weekend to start your celebration earlyMar 07, 2018 10:00 am - St. Patrick's Day is more than a week away, but many municipalities are marking the day this weekend with festive parades filled with lively Irish dancing and music. So ...
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Roselle picks 2018 Rose QueenMar 06, 2018 10:00 pm - Joie Allen was crowned Roselle's 2018 Rose Queen in the 59th annual competition last week at Lake Park High School's west campus. Four other young women also captured ho...
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St. Patrick's Day parades set for March 10 in East Dundee, St. CharlesMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - In Dundee Township, spring isn't here until the weather warms and the St. Patrick's Day festivities happen. The fun will start Saturday, March 10, beginning with a Dubli...
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10th Geneva Film Festival to feature 32 films this weekendMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - If you are a fan of the big screen and those who bring it to life, Geneva is the place to be this weekend. That's where the 10th anniversary celebration of the Geneva Fi...
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Easter Bunny to drop eggs from helicopter in BarringtonMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - A helicopter egg drop featuring the Easter Bunny is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, at Citizens Park in Barrington. Geared for ages 1 to 10, the drop of the fake eggs ...
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Schaumburg makes changes to Miss Septemberfest competitionMar 03, 2018 12:00 am - Schaumburg's Septemberfest Committee will change the decades-old Miss Septemberfest scholarship competition this year to a Septemberfest Court competition for both young...
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Naperville clarifying criteria for special event fundingMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the use of grant funding at Sportsman's Park. The grant that supports many special events in Naperville is i...