Festivals and Fairs
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Hot country band LoCash to play at Lake County FairMay 10, 2017 1:00 am - One of country music's hot acts is scheduled for the launch of a big grandstand show at this summer's Lake County Fair in Grayslake. LoCash's performance Friday, Jul...
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Get a feel for the Fox at Mid-American Canoe & Kayak RaceMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Fox River is a lifetime friend. Similarly, I've enjoyed the same long-term relationship with the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. We go way back … to boyhood days in...
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Try different brews at Lake Zurich's Craft Beer FestivalMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Lake Zurich community will celebrate the change of seasons, as well as specialty microbrews, when it hosts its third annual Craft Beer Festival May 12 and 13 in Paul...
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Lombard sponsors Lilac Time photo contestMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Lombard is sponsoring its fourth annual Lilac Time Photo Contest featuring photos from Lilac Time events that run through May 21. The winning photos will be featured on...
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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...