Festivals and Fairs
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Lake in the Hills Ribfest kicks off ThursdayJul 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Get ready for barbecue ribs, beverages and live bands at Lake in the Hills' 12th annual Rockin' Ribfest Thursday through Sunday, July 6-9. The event will feature 10 rib ...
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Mundelein celebrates Independence Day, community spiritJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - Dozens of floats, dancers, musical groups and other entries marched down California Avenue in Mundelein on Sunday to celebrate the nation's birthday and the community's ...
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Carol Stream parade to Celebrate America!Jul 02, 2017 1:00 am - Carol Stream residents will help Celebrate America! during the annual Independence Day parade. Stilt walkers, jugglers, bands, fire twirlers, tumblers and more will hel...
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Cardboard boating in LincolnshireJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - A cardboard boat regatta will be held Tuesday, July 4, as part of Lincolnshire's annual Red, White and Boom festival. Activities are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at ...
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Naperville Ribfest: Rib judging isn't easy, reporter concludesJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - Naperville Exchange Club's Ribfest has been an annual summer tradition for me since the early 1990s. So when I was asked if I wanted to be a Ribfest judge this year, I h...
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It was a dog day afternoon at Frontier DaysJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - Frontier Days went to the dogs on Sunday as canines walked across the stage in elaborate costumes during the Arlington Heights festival's pet parade at Recreation Park. ...
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Glen Ellyn celebrates Fourth all dayJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - One celebration just isn't enough for Glen Ellyn to give Independence Day its due. To do the Fourth of July up right, it takes four events to create a full day of festi...
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Midwest travel: Chicago's Square Roots fest = 3 days of music + brewsJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Hip to be square Square Roots, the inventive Lincoln Square music and beer experience, returns for three days showcasing more than 50 musical acts, 30 regional c...
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Fox Lake celebrates 110th birthday with parade, fireworksJul 01, 2017 1:00 am - The United States isn't the only place celebrating a birthday this week. Fox Lake observed its 110th anniversary Saturday with a parade, a festival and a fireworks show....
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Grayslake Family Picnic an All-American celebrationJul 01, 2017 1:00 am - What could be more American than a family picnic to bring a community together in celebration of their nation's founding? How about a family picnic that ends with a bang...