Festivals and Fairs
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Who won the cardboard races at Wauconda's Street Dance festival?Sep 05, 2015 1:00 am - Was there a doubt which vessel would take the prize Saturday at the annual cardboard boat races at Lindy's Landing marina on Bangs Lake in Wauconda? The four team member...
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Midwest travel: Head to Chicago for Lakeview arts fest, City Made FestSep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Chicago Arty party The 11th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts takes over that diverse, culturally rich neighborhood for a weekend. The 2015 festival sh...
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Weekend picks: Peter Cetera croons at ParamountSep 04, 2015 5:45 am - Stay the night Former Chicago band frontman Peter Cetera performs in concert on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $65. (630) 89...
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Scandinavian Day: Celebrating Nordic culture through food, drink, song and danceSep 04, 2015 1:00 am - The 36th annual Scandinavian Day Festival, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at Vasa Park in South Elgin, is a celebration of all things Nordic. The cultures of...
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Fling fun begins for 50th year in NapervilleSep 04, 2015 1:00 am - The Last Fling in Naperville opened its gates to the first visitors of its 50th year Friday evening. But Friday offered just the first tastes, tunes and thrills of the ...
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Schaumburg crowns Miss Septemberfest 2015Sep 04, 2015 1:00 am - Kelly Christopher, a student at Schaumburg High School, was crowned Miss Septemberfest 2015 Friday afternoon, just in time to preside over events at the big Labor Day we...
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5 fests for Labor Day weekendSep 04, 2015 1:00 am - Sad, but true The time to enjoy warm, sunny afternoons and mild, breezy evenings outdoors is fading fast. So enjoy the upcoming three-day weekend to the fullest with fes...
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Winfield revels in Good Old DaysSep 03, 2015 11:00 pm - The kooky events that give Winfield's Good Old Days its small-town luster are only part of what draws people back, organizers say. It's also that the end-of-summer festi...
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Why dogs, discs will be soaring in NapervilleSep 03, 2015 1:00 am - Discs and dogs both will be flying this weekend along the Riverwalk in Naperville. Two uniquely named events hosted in conjunction with the Naperville Jaycees Last Fling...
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Buffalo Grove Days returns to help bid farewell to summerSep 03, 2015 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove Days returned Thursday for its annual five-day run featuring a carnival, craft and business fairs, parade, fireworks, barbecue challenge and free main stag...