Festivals and Fairs
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Northwest Fourth Fest goes back to its family roots for 2015Jun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - After bringing nationally touring musical acts like Smashmouth, Thompson Square and .38 Special to the Sears Centre Arena parking lot in recent years, Hoffman Estates' N...
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Barrington celebrates 150th birthday this weekendJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Barrington will celebrate not only the nation's independence this weekend, but also the town's 150th birthday, with four days of family friendly events highlighted by a ...
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Our guide to suburban fireworks displaysJun 28, 2015 6:45 am - Fireworks will light up suburban skies in the coming days, in honor of Independence Day. Here is our guide to local fireworks: Antioch 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4,...
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Sunday picks: U2 rocking the United CenterJun 28, 2015 6:00 am - Rock for days Irish rock band U2 stars in five performances of its theatrically infused "iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 ...
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Water fights highlight annual Fox Lake fireman's festivalJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - The Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department's annual festival features music, dancing, food and games, but it's still the water fights that most visitors come to see. "People...
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Parade wraps up Swedish Days in GenevaJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - The 66th Swedish Days festival wrapped up Sunday, highlighted by the annual parade down State Street. Joe Greenberg, 90, who has lived in the area all his life served as...
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Civil War DaysJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - Lake County Forest Preserve District officials will hold the annual Civil War Days re-enactment July 11-12 at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. Activities will...
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Weekend picks: Cristela brings standup to ZaniesJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Just for laughs If you loved her self-titled ABC sitcom, then don't miss comedian Cristela Alonzo when she performs live at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park P...
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Midwest travel: Find 4th fun at Windy City Ribfest, Lake Geneva fireworksJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Chicago Bad to the bone More than 40,000 rib fans are expected to nibble bones at this year's Windy City Ribfest. The goods are prepared by barbecue profession...
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Rain or shine? 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Rain has ruined more than a few days lately. This weekend, plan a few outdoor options - and a few indoor backups - should Mother Nature continue to dampen our summer spi...