Festivals and Fairs
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No Buffalo Grove Days fireworks this yearApr 21, 2016 1:00 am - There won't be fireworks at the 2016 Buffalo Grove Days festival, because circumstances surrounding the festival's move to Mike Rylko Community Park are making it diffic...
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Gin Blossoms, Tonic playing July 4 at Naperville's RibfestApr 20, 2016 1:00 am - Before a fireworks show set to music, Gin Blossoms, Tonic and Tres Moustache each will take the stage Monday, July 4, at Ribfest in Naperville. Known for songs like "He...
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Reconnect with nature's healing powers for Earth DayApr 18, 2016 6:00 am - It's Earth Day season, and I'm frazzled. The pace is frenetic, the expectations high, and the to-do list impossible. This time of year is just as crazy for a naturalist ...
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Sister Hazel joins Naperville's Ribfest lineup for July 2Apr 18, 2016 1:00 am - It's "All For You," Sister Hazel fans, as the southern alternative band comes to Naperville on Saturday, July 2, to play Ribfest. Sister Hazel is scheduled to perform at...
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Artists sought for 'Dandelion Wine' Fine Arts FestivalApr 17, 2016 11:00 pm - The Waukegan Park District's Cultural Arts Division is accepting applications for artists and vendors to participate in the Ray Bradbury's "Dandelion Wine" Fine Arts Fes...
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Midwest travel: Pastoral Artisan Producer Fest takes over Chicago French MarketApr 16, 2016 7:26 am - Chicago Foodie booty It's time to stash the supply of generic chips and dip and head to the sixth annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival. The culinary fest ...
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Fireworks charity disbands, but Fox Lake trying to host show in JulyApr 15, 2016 1:00 am - Fox Lake officials are working to keep fireworks exploding over the Chain O' Lakes after the charitable group that funded the annual show folded in March. According to ...
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Island Lake board to discuss fireworks ThursdayApr 13, 2016 1:00 am - The Island Lake village board will meet Thursday to discuss a $20,000 contract for Lakefest fireworks, boating regulations and other issues. The cost of fireworks shows ...
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Wine Walk to raise funds for Lombard paradeApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Lombard Lilac Parade Committee is gearing up for a new "Wine Walk and Shop" fundraiser, just weeks after a new adult egg hunt fundraiser generated about $1,900 for t...
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Party for the Planet at Wheaton's Cosley ZooApr 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Help Wheaton's Cosley Zoo celebrate Earth Day