Festivals and Fairs
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Cirque Italia comes to Gurnee MillsMay 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Submitted by Gurnee Mills Cirque Italia, a one-of-a-kind European circus set on a 35,000-gallon water stage, will pitch its through Monday, May 30, in Gurnee Mills' park...
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Find one-of-a-kind pieces at St. Charles Fine Art ShowMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - Years ago, the city of St. Charles commissioned sculptor Ray Kobald to create a bronze replica of Colonel Edward Baker, founder of the 1928 landmark hotel overlooking th...
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Hanover Park to host food truck festival, touch-a-truck June 4May 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Village of Hanover Park will host a food truck festival and touch-a-truck event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4. The event will be held in the Metra commuter ...
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Buy some art and get free music as a Fine Art Show patronMay 24, 2016 11:00 pm - The 18th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show returns on Memorial Day Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Sponsored by STC...
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Lake County celebrates Memorial Day with parades and ceremoniesMay 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Communities throughout Lake County will commemorate Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 30, with parades and ceremonies. Here are some of the events planned in and around...
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Memorial Day weekend in suburbs: Parades, tributes and moreMay 24, 2016 5:30 pm - From somber ceremonies to patriotic parades, Memorial Day weekend presents many opportunities to pay tribute to the past and enjoy the present. Here's a look at what's s...
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Former Batavian shares stories about beloved pastorMay 24, 2016 1:00 pm - Former Batavian Patty Vest Mugavero has penned a beautifully written recollection about the Rev. Gilbert Johnstone, a former pastor at First Baptist Church. The much-lo...
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Jamey Johnson headlining country day at Naperville's Last FlingMay 24, 2016 1:00 am - Labor Day at the Last Fling in Naperville will be "We Love Our Country" Day with two country music acts and free admission for military veterans, festival organizers sai...
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Elgin Fringe Festival Button Release and Poster Signing Party set for May 31May 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Come out and join the Elgin Fringe Festival Committee and 2016 Poster Artist Zelda Vidal for a night of fringe celebrations from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Mart...
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Rotary clubs bringing carnival back to Huntley for Memorial DayMay 22, 2016 1:00 am - The Huntley and Lake in the Hills Rotary clubs are partnering again this year to bring a carnival to Huntley for Memorial Day weekend. The second annual Rotary Spring F...