Festivals and Fairs
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Hundred to race in Elmhurst Cycling ClassicJul 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Tim Radcliff knows what it's like to be on a racing bike when you take a turn at 30 mph. He also knows what it's like to be in the crowd cheering the racers on. "I'm bot...
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Lake Zurich Lions' Alpine Fest July 21-23Jul 17, 2017 7:00 am - The Lake Zurich Lions Club will present their annual Alpine Fest Friday through Sunday, July 21-23. The festival takes place in Lion Fred Blau Park on Main Street in Lak...
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Antioch Taste to celebrate the village's 125th birthdayJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - In honor of the village of Antioch's 125th birthday celebration, Antioch Taste of Summer is being “supersized” this year. Hosted by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, the ...
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North Shore Taco Fest joins Highwood Days July 20-23Jul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Celebrate Highwood will welcome back the North Shore Taco Fest Thursday through Sunday, July 20-23, in the Downtown Highwood Metra station parking lot. More than 20 taco...
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Show your pride at Mount Prospect Downtown Block PartyJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - The Village of Mount Prospect and the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce are presenting the 19th Annual Downtown Block Party Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, feat...
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Suburban county fairs mix new attractions with returning favoritesJul 16, 2017 7:00 am - Suburban county fairs this summer will offer everything from a concert by the country duo LoCash to a Bengal tiger show. But traditional favorites - livestock shows, rod...
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From Illinois to South Carolina, where to see the total-eclipse crossing
Jul 16, 2017 7:00 am - Michelle Nichols speaks with such passion and poetry about the moon passing in front of the sun that she can inspire someone with even the smallest sliver of astronomica...
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Itasca Fest wraps up with traditional mix of funJul 16, 2017 1:00 am - You know how some festivals specialize in something? Maybe it's ribs or maybe it's hot air balloons or maybe it's rock 'n' roll. Itasca Fest is different. Sponsored by t...
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Vernon Hills cops get pies in the face for charityJul 16, 2017 1:00 am - A pie in the face isn't typically how a law enforcement officer likes to be greeted when visiting his community's summer festival. Yet that's exactly what about a dozen ...
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Midwest travel: Sizzling fun at Culinary Fight Club's 2017 Steak ChallengeJul 15, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Food fight! Culinary Fight Club hosts its 2017 Steak Challenge in six cities, and Chicago's turn is Monday night. The new summer event features chefs and home co...