Festivals and Fairs
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Germanfest reaches out to entire Lombard communityJul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - It's called Germanfest, but the long-running annual celebration at Lombard's Sacred Heart Church really is aimed at everyone, organizers say. True, the celebration still...
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Alpine Fest schedule of eventsJul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - The Lake Zurich Lions Club's Alpine Fest takes place Friday through Sunday, July 15-17, at Lion Fred Blau Park. For more information, visit www.LzLions.com. Friday 5...
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Constable: Tending bridges tricky for Long GroveJul 11, 2016 8:00 am - There were a few beefs initially, but Chicago turned its “Cows on Parade” — an assortment of fiberglass bovine artwork — into a popular attraction in 1999. Some in Long ...
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Letter: Frontier Days needs to find a new homeJul 11, 2016 5:00 am - An open letter to the organizers of Frontier Days and the Village of Arlington Heights: You have outstayed your welcome. When my parents moved to this neighborhood in 19...
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'Smash Mouth' headlines Vernon Hills Summer Celebration entertainmentJul 10, 2016 11:00 pm - sfoster@dailyherald.com Vernon Hills Summer Celebration started as a family picnic nearly 50 years ago, but has grown into one of the largest carnivals and music festiva...
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Barrington's next Cruise Night July 14Jul 10, 2016 1:00 am - The village of Barrington continues to host Cruise Night every Thursday through Sept. 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Barrington Village Center at Cook and Station stree...
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Batavia Windmill City Festival wraps up with friendly competitionJul 10, 2016 1:00 am - Friendly competition was one of the themes Sunday during the final day of Batavia's Windmill City Festival at the city's Riverwalk. Family members, neighbors, friends an...
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Dairy Day takes Elk Grove Village back in timeJul 10, 2016 1:00 am - Long before modern homes, sprawling industry and huge passenger jets became fixtures on the ground and in the skies, the area that today makes up Elk Grove Village was h...
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Midwest travel: ACTIVATE: SMELL, FIGMENT art events take over ChicagoJul 09, 2016 7:19 am - Chicago Do you smell that? Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) launches its third ACTIVATE event of the year, SMELL, featuring dynamic art, music and lights. ACTIVATE: SMELL fil...
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Railroad Days successfully rolls back into West ChicagoJul 09, 2016 1:00 am - Railroad Days came rolling back into West Chicago this weekend, with live bands, a carnival, fireworks and a parade. The four-day event brought hundreds of people to the...