Festivals and Fairs
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Bull riding headlines Friday night at the Kane County FairJul 16, 2015 1:00 am - Pro bull riders are tonight's headliners at Kane County Fair
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Kane County Fair opens with hot weather, rides and bearsJul 15, 2015 1:00 am - Dozens of families were already lined up, waiting to purchase tickets when the Kane County Fair opened at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Charles. The fair boasts a number of n...
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Bull riders and demolition derby add excitement to Kane County FairJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - A fierce, rough sport that is uniquely American returns this weekend to the Kane County Fair. Professional Championship Bullriding will headline the grandstand on Friday...
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Japan Fest July 18-19 at Arlington International RacecourseJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - The 33rd Annual Japan Day festival (known as Japan Fest) will be held this weekend at a new location, Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights. Japan Fest...
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Bring your appetite to Taste of LincolnshireJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Put on your chef's hat and head over to the annual Taste of Lincolnshire for cooking demonstrations and tasty cuisine from local restaurants. The three-day event - Frid...
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Lego artist displays 23 sculptures at Lisle's Morton ArboretumJul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Artist Sean Kenney knows a little something about creating art one brick at a time. Or, in the case of his outdoor exhibit that officially opens Friday at Lisle's Morton...
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Schaumburg hovering on partial drone banJul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg trustees on Tuesday balked at approving a proposed ban on the use of drones over public property during special events, which they ultimately decided was too ...
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Raphael Rising Summerfest coming to Old Mill CreekJul 14, 2015 1:00 am - St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church hosts its Raphael Rising Summerfest on Sunday, July 19, from 3 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds, 40000 Route 45 in Old Mill Cree...
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Bring the family for Vernon Hills Summer CelebrationJul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Kicking off the party with live music and fireworks, Vernon Hills will present its Summer Celebration starting Thursday, July 16. The festival, held at Century Park, 10...
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Music with fireworks needs Fourth themeJul 13, 2015 5:00 am - I love the 4th of July. Sometimes we get caught up in the excitement and forget why we are celebrating it. In my younger days, I participated in three unusual floats in ...