Festivals and Fairs
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil Medallion found by local youthJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Noah Richards and his mother, Maggie Witz, have found the 10th annual Corn Boil Medallion in the Culver Forest Preserve. According to Mrs. Witz, "Noah is very excited. H...
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Why sheep shearing is more than a novelty at the DuPage County FairJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - If you're looking for a thrill at the DuPage County Fair, grab a front-row seat on a straw bale and watch Amanda Manley demonstrate a rare skill around these parts. Not ...
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The Streamwood Summer Celebration opens Friday nightJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Parade, musical entertainment highlight Streamwood Summer Celebration
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Naperville's Fling plans country for opening nightJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Opening night will be country night at the Last Fling festival in Naperville. The annual end-of-summer event, which runs Friday to Monday, Sept. 1 to 4, will welcome Em...
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Dragon Boat Festival returns to Lake ArlingtonJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival returns to Arlington Heights Saturday, July 29, for another year, blending ancient culture with the excitement of sport an...
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Corn Boil focuses this year on helping those with autismJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee always wants to donate back to the community. This year, it has chosen to focus its efforts on Giant Steps, an organization that help...
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9 new things to expect at the DuPage County FairJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Call us traditionalists. But when we go to a county fair, we want nostalgia. We want cream puffs and antique tractors and singing cowboys. At the DuPage County Fair, w...
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Prairie Fest seeks to satisfy every cravingJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - If you're curious about whether deep-frying Oreo cookies improves upon their perfection, this year's Wood Dale Prairie Fest should be on your destination list. Food ven...
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Palatine Jaycees deserve our thanksJul 24, 2017 5:00 am - I would like to thank the Palatine Jaycees for giving the Village of Palatine the Hometown Fest again this year. I do not know many people attended the Palatine Hometown...
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Hats off to everyone for Frontier DaysJul 24, 2017 5:00 am - Kudos to the Red Shirts! Congratulations on 40 years of bringing family fun to the entire Arlington Heights community with something for every age to enjoy. Some may no...