Festivals and Fairs
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Lombard ready to bloom with Lilac Time eventsApr 28, 2016 6:00 am - If you're not a Lombardian, you might not understand all the hype around the village's historic Lilac Time. But there's a simple solution if you just don't get it: Take...
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Algonquin Founders' Days festival returning to Towne ParkApr 27, 2016 1:00 am - After three years of being held at a neighborhood park, Algonquin Founders' Days is returning downtown this summer. The 56th annual four-day festival will take place at ...
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Batavia to celebrate Loyalty Day with paradeApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - When my boys were little, they were very excited about going to the Loyalty Day Parade. We found a perfect spot on Wilson Street and sat down on the curb and waited for ...
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Dundee parade planner shares tips for smooth rollingApr 26, 2016 5:30 am - Parades always look so well-planned. From the first fire truck to the last police car, all the units march or drive in a single line, evenly spaced, and well mannered. L...
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How has new Long Grove slate helped village revitalization?Apr 25, 2016 5:45 am - The now sleepy village of Long Grove once drew big crowds to its small boutique shops and summer weekend festivals, and some say new restaurants and later business hours...
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Expanded Draft Town, fan festivities surround 2016 NFL Draft in ChicagoApr 24, 2016 7:00 am - There will be no shortage of football and fun when the 2016 NFL Draft hits Chicago this week. Draft Town, a free three-day outdoor festival running April 28-30 in Grant ...
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Midwest travel: Chicago Improv Fest roars into the city, SchaumburgApr 23, 2016 7:19 am - Chicago Play with this You are living in the improv capital of the world, and if you'd like to see tomorrow's "Saturday Night Live" stars, get to the 19th Chicago Improv...
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Lindenhurst celebrates Earth DayApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Family fun intermingled with environmental awareness at Lindenhurst's Earth Day Festival on Saturday. Dozens of families were drawn to the annual event typically held th...
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5 entertaining options for the weekendApr 22, 2016 1:00 am - Celebrate Earth Day at Cosley Zoo's Party for the Planet. See Janus Theatre's re-imagined “Hamlet.” Enjoy a Julie Andrews tribute at the Metropolis. These are just a few...
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No Art In Your Eye in Batavia this yearApr 21, 2016 1:00 am - There won't be an Art In Your Eye festival this summer in Batavia. Batavia MainStreet, the organization that sponsored it in 2014 and 2015, decided not to do it beca...