Festivals and Fairs
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Sixth annual Aurora GreenFest explains 'going green'Jun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - The whole family can explore beehives, enjoy locally made food, peruse energy-efficient cars and pick up healthy living tips at the sixth annual Aurora GreenFest. The e...
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Gurnee Days honorees revealedJun 08, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee Days officials Monday announced this year's honorees are Elmer and Betty Fallos. Gurnee Days Corp. has selected a deserving individual or couple to be honored dur...
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Sunday picks: Enjoy smooth comedy from Finesse MitchellJun 07, 2015 6:45 am - Comedy style If you enjoy comedian Finesse Mitchell from his TV stints on "Saturday Night Live" or "According to HIM and HER," then catch his standup at the Improv ...
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Midwest travel: Chicago's Wicker Park goes Green Music FestJun 06, 2015 7:00 am - Chicago The green, green grass of home One part music, one part eco-living is the idea behind this year's seventh annual Green Music Fest, a street party in Wi...
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Weekend picks: Veteran leads 'United We Stand' tribute concertJun 06, 2015 6:45 am - American inspiration Vietnam veteran James “Kimo” Williams is behind a special multimedia musical tribute that debuts in the Chicago Sinfonietta concert “United We ...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Billy Gardell plays the GeneseeJun 05, 2015 5:45 am - Mike sans Molly See comedian Billy Gardell outside of his "Mike & Molly" sitcom persona when he performs A Night of Comedy tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Ge...
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Elk Grove Boulevard becomes Bourbon Street for Mardi Gras parade June 20Jun 05, 2015 5:30 am - Elk Grove Boulevard will serve as the local version of Bourbon Street June 20 for the annual Elk Grove Hometown Parade, which is themed "Mardi Gras" this year. Floats an...
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See art amid nature at Graue Mill festivalJun 05, 2015 1:00 am - Down by the old Graue Mill, alongside Salt Creek, a group of artists will gather this weekend and combine with the area's natural beauty to create a portrait of a serene...
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Five things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Craft beer fest More than 30 craft beer vendors will showcase their brews at the fourth annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival in the Mundelein Village Hall parking l...
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Look for 'Hope vs. Heroin' T-shirts at Wheaton's Cosley Zoo runJun 04, 2015 1:00 am - The 34th annual Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals in Wheaton is expected to attract roughly 2,500 people Saturday, most of whom are out for a good time and to raise money t...