Festivals and Fairs
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Fests dominate this weekend in the suburbs - from the Taste of Arlington Heights to South Elgin's World of Faeries. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others...
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Summer Daze opens two-day run in WarrenvilleAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Remember those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer? Well, they were nice, but probably not a whole lot like Warrenville's annual Summer Daze celebration that opened Friday...
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After minimum wage debate, Arlington Heights chamber to host jobs tent at TasteAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce will host a jobs and career tent at Saturday's Taste of Arlington Heights that officials say is in response to their support of...
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Motocross enthusiasts flock to McHenry County FairAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - Motocross events are among the popular attractions of the annual McHenry County Fair. The fair runs from through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club R...
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Lollapalooza's first day ends early when storms move inAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - Chicago's largest music fest, Lollapalooza, got going Thursday in Grant Park before having to shut down early due to thunderstorms. On Thursday's lineup were Lorde, Wiz ...
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Brew Fest returns to Wheaton's Memorial ParkAug 02, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 80 brews, live entertainment and plenty of fun are available Saturday when Wheaton Park District sponsors its seventh annual Wheaton Brew Fest in downtown's Me...
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Arboretum celebrates 'Destination Asia'Aug 02, 2017 11:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum's Destination Asia Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6, at the outdoor museum, 4100 Route 53 in Lisle. Visi...
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Elgin's 2nd annual food truck fest Aug. 11Aug 02, 2017 1:00 am - The second annual Eric & Kathy Food Truck Fest is next week in downtown Elgin, and some hope the popularity of the eateries on wheels will prompt the city to ease its re...
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Barrington postpones its National Night Out due to storm threatAug 02, 2017 1:00 am - Barrington is rescheduling its National Night Out event, originally set for Thursday, to next Thursday, Aug. 10, due to the threat of strong storms, officials said Wedne...
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Taste of Roselle serves up food, family, funAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Bring an appetite and an adventurous palate to this weekend's Taste of Roselle, where 32 food vendors and food trucks will be serving pizza, crabcakes, tacos, corn, pier...