Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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Music, food, fun at Wauconda FestJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - Business water fights, music and food were among the offerings Saturday at Wauconda Fest in Cook Park. Families took advantage of an unlimited ride special in the aftern...
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Suburbanites anticipate an 'awesome' Chicago Pride ParadeJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - Four years ago, Joe Serio and Paul Dombrowski considered themselves fortunate to make their “tll death do us part” vows at a civil union ceremony, courtesy of a new Illi...
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Prospect Heights holds annual block partyJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - The Prospect Heights Park District held its annual Block Party Saturday evening, featuring family music and entertainment. The festival kicked off with the Regional Teen...
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Sink or swim, the show is key at Glen Ellyn raceJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - The annual Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta was held Saturday, launching Glen Ellyn's annual Fourth of July celebration. "You will get old-timers who have put in over 300 ho...
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Swedish Days parade is at 1 p.m. Sunday in GenevaJun 27, 2015 1:00 am - Great weather meant huge crowds Saturday at Swedish Days in downtown Geneva. The 66th annual festival wraps up Sunday, and includes the 1 p.m. parade down State Street. ...
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Weekend picks: Catch the tunes at Two Brothers festJun 26, 2015 6:00 am - Brews and tunes Jason Isbell, Cornmeal and Brett Brown are just some of the musical acts featured at the Two Brothers Summer Festival featuring loads of craft beer ...
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GreekFest offers food, music and dance in PalatineJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - Greek culture, music, dance and, of course, food will be celebrated in Palatine this weekend at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church's annual GreekFest. The three-day fes...
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Round Lake Beach's BeachFest offers entertainment and more through SundayJun 26, 2015 1:00 am - Mandy Z & Rural Route One and the Brass Buckle Band kicked off the musical entertainment Friday night at BeachFest in Round Lake Beach. The three-day event continues thr...
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Images: Wauconda Fest opens at Cook ParkJun 25, 2015 1:00 am - Scenes from the first day of Wauconda Fest on Thursday at Cook Park. Rides, music, wine and cheese tasting, games and food were all part of the first day of events. The...