Festivals and Fairs
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Suburban, city fests bring music, food and moreMay 27, 2015 6:00 am - An inaugural festival for foodies and bike enthusiasts in Elgin. A craft beer fest in Grayslake. And the return of the Chicago Gospel Music Fest. These and other festiva...
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Craft beer fests keep bubbling up in the 'burbsMay 27, 2015 6:00 am - More than a decade ago, a Barrington resident suggested that the village create a craft beer festival to raise money for the Barrington Area Council on Aging. “At the ti...
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No Doubt, OK Go, Anthrax to play Riot FestMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - Riot Fest has released the first names slated to play when the three-day festival returns to Chicago in September. Among the bands scheduled to play are No Doubt, Modest...
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Trolley museum's 'Rails to Victory' marks WWII anniversaryMay 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Remember the veterans of America's Greatest Generation and mark the 70th anniversary of "V-E Day" - Victory in Europe in World War II - with its "Rails to Victory 2015" ...
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Food trucks, street performers part of new Elgin festivalMay 26, 2015 1:00 am - Food trucks, buskers, bike safety lessons and activities for kids and adults will mark the first outdoor festival created with Elgin's Riverside Drive in mind. Bikes...
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Swing into summer: 10 fun things to do in the suburbs and cityMay 24, 2015 6:00 am - With summer right around the corner, it's time to start making plans. From returning festivals to new shows and park attractions, here are some ideas in the suburbs and ...
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Midwest travel: It's kite season in KenoshaMay 23, 2015 7:00 am - Top pick Kite site Things are looking up for the 14th annual Outta Sight Kite Flight Kite Festival in Kennedy Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Chicago Fire Prec...
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5 things to do Memorial Day weekend in the suburbsMay 22, 2015 1:00 am - Memorial Day weekend means solemn tributes to fallen heroes and flag-filled patriotic parades. But there's also plenty of time to kick back and relax at art fairs, water...
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Storm threat forces Arlington Heights to cancel paradeMay 22, 2015 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes says he stands by the decision to cancel Monday's Memorial Day parade due to forecast severe weather. Disappointed residents have spok...
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Sugar Grove fireworks show renamed to honor late village trusteeMay 21, 2015 1:00 am - Bob Bohler was devoted to making sure the annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil had a fireworks show each year. That meant begging residents and show-goers for money in 2006 and ...