Festivals and Fairs
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Fishing derby, winter festival still a goFeb 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Join other fishermen for annual Chain O' Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival
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Learn about science at Fermilab Family Open HouseFeb 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Fermilab's Family Open House is a chance for the whole family to spend an afternoon learning about science in a hands-on way and have fun doing it. This year's event, r...
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Naperville Last Fling fest accepting bandsFeb 06, 2017 12:00 am - The Naperville Jaycees club is accepting band submissions for performers on the main stage and secondary stage at the 2017 Last Fling Labor Day festival, which is set fo...
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Winter carnival to be held in Hawthorn WoodsFeb 06, 2017 12:00 am - Hawthorn Woods will host a winter carnival from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at Community Park, Quentin and North Old McHenry Road. The family event will include refreshments,...
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Midwest travel: Get folksy at University of Chicago's Folk FestivalFeb 04, 2017 6:00 am - Chicago World music Celebrate traditional music from around the world at the University of Chicago's 57th annual Folk Festival. On Saturday, get in on free daytime works...
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Lombard Winter Carnival equals fun for kidsFeb 04, 2017 12:00 am - Lombard Park District's Winter Carnival isn't exactly the Super Bowl, but for many of its young visitors on Saturday afternoon it was almost as good. Yes, it will be fun...
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsFeb 03, 2017 12:00 am - Woodstock celebrates Groundhog Days, the Morton Arboretum welcomes pups to its trails and bucking bulls take the ring at Hoffman Estates' Sears Centre. Here are a few id...
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Mount Prospect hits the century markFeb 03, 2017 12:00 am - Mount Prospect celebrated its 100th birthday Friday, spending the night partying like it's 1917. Mayor Arlene Juracek, sporting a period cloche-type hat, stood on a plat...
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Woodstock Willie says bundle up for six more weeks of winterFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - After weeks of dismal grayness, dawn arrived with a clear sky Thursday in Woodstock, which could only mean one thing given it was Groundhog Day: six more weeks of winter...
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Educators honored at Elgin's Black History Family FestivalJan 30, 2017 10:00 pm - The 12th edition of the Black History Family Festival will return to the Gail Borden Library in Elgin on Saturday, Feb. 4. This year's focus will be "Celebrating African...