Festivals and Fairs
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Barenaked Ladies to play Naperville's Last FlingMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - The Canadian rock band behind the theme song to "The Big Bang Theory" is coming to Naperville, as Barenaked Ladies is set to take the stage Sunday, Sept. 3, during the L...
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Schaumburg holds 30th Annual Prairie Arts FestivalMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - The 30th Annual Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday outdoors on the grounds of the Ro...
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Naperville's Ribfest to host qualifier for Nathan's hot dog eating contestMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - For its 30th year, Ribfest in Naperville will play host to an official Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, a corn-on-the-cob eating contest and an unusual truck obst...
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Sears holds wreath-laying ceremony for Gold Star familiesMay 25, 2017 1:00 am - With Memorial Day approaching, Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings held a wreath-laying ceremony with Gold Star families Thursday at its headquarters, where it also car...
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117 artists to show, sell work at St. Charles Fine Art ShowMay 24, 2017 11:00 pm - St. Charles is set to host artists from near and far during the 19th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show taking place this weekend in the city's downtown. The show takes pl...
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Fairs & fests: Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and moreMay 24, 2017 6:00 am - Pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country at the many suburban Memorial Day parades and ceremonies this weekend. Plus, don't miss the many art ...
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How an Elgin group has planned Memorial Day for 125 yearsMay 23, 2017 11:00 pm - This year's Memorial Day service at Elgin's Bluff City Cemetery will differ from previous years. Instead of the usual dignitary or veteran as a keynote speaker, the Elg...
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Barrington art festival begins summer eventsMay 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Summer family fun in Barrington begins this weekend with the 8th Annual Barrington Art Festival, a concert by the North Shore Concert Band and the Memorial Day Parade. ...
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Family Field Day celebrates agricultural rootsMay 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Visitors can welcome summer with a variety of nature-themed activities Saturday, May 27, at Family Field Day at St. James Farm in Warrenville. The annual bash, sponsored...
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7th heaven, Hi Infidelity among Geneva Commons summer concert lineupMay 21, 2017 11:00 pm - While the weather isn't quite sure if it wants to be spring or late fall, Geneva Commons is plowing straight ahead to summer. A few days ago, the mall along the Randall ...