Festivals and Fairs
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Batavia VFW replaces longtime Loyalty Day parade with picnicMay 07, 2017 1:00 am - After decades of observing Loyalty Day with a patriotic parade, the Batavia community celebrated the holiday in a new fashion this year. Citing a decline in parade volun...
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Midwest travel: Explore Wicker Park, Pilsen on new Chicago Detours toursMay 06, 2017 7:28 am - Chicago Walk the walk In addition to its downtown offerings, Chicago Detours adds tours in the city's vibrant neighborhoods such as Wicker Park and Pilsen. Professional ...
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Chocolate Fest returns to Long Grove this weekendMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - Historic Downtown Long Grove and official sponsor Long Grove Confectionary present the town's annual Chocolate Fest Friday through Sunday, May 19-21. The festival is ded...
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsMay 05, 2017 11:00 am - If you haven't made weekend plans yet, check out our ideas for five fun things to do. For more suburban events, see dailyherald.com/calendar. Isn't that 'Odd' Actor...
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College of Lake County celebrates Cinco de Mayo earlyMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - Music, food and traditional dance highlighted the College of Lake County's 14th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration Thursday at the school's Lake Shore Campus in Waukegan. ...
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Elmhurst doctor finds creative expression through paintingMay 03, 2017 6:00 am - In some ways, the worlds of art and medicine aren't all that far apart. Both require a certain amount of creativity, flexibility and innovation. Dr. Michael Brooks has d...
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Naperville Ribfest's new piggy mascot 'Needs a Name'May 02, 2017 1:00 am - "Piggy Needs a Name," and kids get to come up with it. The committee planning the 30th annual Ribfest in Naperville has designed a new mascot and is asking for local sch...
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125 artists to display work in Elmhurst's Wilder ParkMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 125 artists from across the Midwest will display their work this weekend at the 21st annual Art in Wilder Park fine art, craft and design show in Elmhurst. Ro...
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Lombard ready for two weeks of Lilac Time festivitiesMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Lombard residents will be looking at the world through lilac-colored glasses for the next two weeks as the village celebrates Lilac Time with a variety of events leading...
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Entertainment lineup announced for Swedish Days festivalApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Entertainment lineup announced for Geneva's Swedish Days festival