Festivals and Fairs
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Suburbs celebrate Independence Day with community spirit and sunny skiesJul 04, 2015 1:00 am - From a charity run in St. Charles and patriotic parade through Arlington Heights, to backyard cookouts, and live music and carnival rides at town festivals, the suburbs ...
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Weekend picks: See the Dead closer to homeJul 03, 2015 5:00 am - Dead end If you don't have tickets to see the Grateful Dead and its "Fare thee Well" tour live at Soldier Field in Chicago this weekend, then head to select theater...
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Naperville Ribfest judges swear to defend 'excellence in barbecue'Jul 03, 2015 1:00 am - It began with a solemn oath. Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico instructed the judges to stand, raise their right hand and swear to accept a gravely important job. They must...
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See fireworks Saturday at Mundelein Community DaysJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Food, carnival rides, fireworks and a parade - they're all part of the annual Mundelein Community Days festivities this holiday weekend. The annual festival that began T...
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Lincolnshire celebrates holiday with Red, White & BoomJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - There are plenty of Fourth of July festivities planned in Lincolnshire this weekend, where the annual Red, White & Boom 4th of July Celebration started Friday evening at...
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Lots of fun for kids Saturday at Bartlett's July 4 festJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Saturday is the big day with lots to do for kids, plus fireworks at Bartlett's 22nd Fourth of July festival at Apple Orchard Park on Stearns Road. There is free children...
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8 ways to be safe during July, the deadliest monthJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - July is the deadliest month of the year when it comes to preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council. Why? There are more fatal car crashes, drownings a...
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Bartlett celebrates July Fourth with multifaceted festivalJul 02, 2015 6:00 am - Bartlett is preparing for its 22nd Fourth of July festival, with highlights including the turtle races, the Lions Club parade, the fireworks, kids day family activities ...
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Palatine Hometown Fest celebrates the July FourthJul 02, 2015 6:00 am - Palatine will celebrate the nation's independence with fireworks, live music, a large parade through the village's downtown and lots more family fun, during the 58th ann...
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Barrington White House ready for village's 150th 4th of JulyJul 02, 2015 5:30 am - Barrington White House will open on 4th, in time for sesquicentennial