Festivals and Fairs
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Frosty Fest set to return in GurneeJan 18, 2016 10:00 pm - After a one-year hiatus, Gurnee's Frosty Fest is scheduled to return Saturday. With a favorable winter weather forecast expected to be in the 30s, Frosty Fest is set fro...
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How to participate in Palatine's St. Patrick's Day parade, marketJan 18, 2016 10:00 pm - The organizers of the 6th annual "Paint the Town Green" St. Patrick's Day celebration are seeking sponsors as well as entrants for the Saturday, March 19, parade and Iri...
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How Naperville could refine grant for special eventsJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - Deciding how to distribute money for events and activities is one of the toughest parts of being on the Naperville City Council, some members say. Each year, groups plan...
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Jan 17, 2016 12:00 am - On a chilly Sunday when many in the suburbs understandably stayed inside to keep warm, some brave souls embraced the season and its outdoor activities at the Schaumburg ...
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Vernon Hills hosts annual Winter Fest at Century ParkJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - There was plenty of winter on hand for Saturday's annual Vernon Hills Park District's Winter Fest. Cold-weather lovers gathered at Century Park North near the sled hill ...
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5 ideas for suburban fun this weekendJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - A rockin' musical or a rockin' concert? A well-known comedian or a winter fest? These are among your options for weekend fun in the suburbs. For others, go to dailyheral...
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Schaumburg may fingerprint carnival workersJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Schaumburg trustees may require fingerprinting as part of the background checks carnival game and ride operators must undergo if expected to work in the village. State l...
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Celebrate cold weather at Winter Fest in SchaumburgJan 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Bundle up and join the winter fun this weekend at the Schaumburg Park District's Spring Valley Nature Center. Winter Fest is set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,...
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How to take part in Palatine's St. Patrick's Day festivitiesJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Organizers of the 6th annual Paint the Town Green St. Patrick's Day celebration in Palatine are seeking sponsors as well as entrants for the Saturday, March 19 parade an...
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Frigid cold welcome at Volo Bog WinterfestJan 10, 2016 12:00 am - Garry and Debbie Steffen of Lake Villa laced up their skis and embraced the frigid cold as they went cross-country skiing across the frozen bog Sunday at the Volo Bog St...