Festivals and Fairs
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJun 09, 2017 1:00 am - Dragon boat races in St. Charles, a family-friendly fest in Lake Villa and a comedy competition in Rosemont are among the varied choices this weekend in the suburbs. Her...
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Mayor Kovarik named Gurnee Days HonoreeJun 08, 2017 1:00 am - Longtime Mayor Kristina Kovarik will be the Gurnee Days Honoree and Grand Marshal of the festival's parade this year. Each year, Gurnee Days organizers choose an individ...
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Fairs & festivals: Festival of the Fox, Aurora GreenFest, Redhead Days and moreJun 07, 2017 11:00 am - This weekend Chicago Blues Festival: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Headliners Friday: Billy Br...
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Craft beer fests abound this summer in the suburbsJun 07, 2017 6:00 am - Kids don't get all the summer festival fun. Craft beer fests have spread throughout the suburbs, allowing beer lovers to sample the best of a wide range of breweries. In...
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More cameras coming for Ribfest security in NapervilleJun 07, 2017 1:00 am - Ribfest in Naperville will take place this year under the watchful eye of three more surveillance cameras after the city council voted to heighten security at the popula...
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Highwood hosts 3rd annual Redhead Days June 10-11Jun 06, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, the city of Highwood will proudly host the third annual Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate. As the first (and only so far) United Sta...
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Civil War, WW II encampments come to Elgin areaJun 06, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin area will be a destination for history buffs this weekend. Two eras - World War II and the Civil War - will be recreated. For a first-time effort, the Elgin Ci...
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Greek festival returns in PalatineJun 06, 2017 1:00 am - A popular annual Greek festival is returning for another run in Palatine later this month. The St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church will present the fest from Friday, Jun...
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Festival of the Fox returns to St. Charles' river city rootsJun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - This weekend, Festival of the Fox will celebrate St. Charles' rich history, vibrant community and scenic centerpiece, the Fox River. Sponsored by the city of St. Charle...
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Celebrate feast of SS. Crocifisso in Des PlainesJun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - The 21st annual Italian Feast of SS. Crocifisso will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, on the grounds of Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plai...