Festivals and Fairs
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Batavia's history of honoring veteransMay 19, 2015 11:00 pm - In 1941, 731 Batavians signed on to serve the war effort. When they returned home after World War II, some were injured, some were broken, and 31 lost their lives on the...
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Dundee's Memorial Day services follow tradition, honor veteransMay 19, 2015 11:00 pm - In the 50 years or so Dundee Township has been hosting Memorial Day events, there have not been many changes. As in past years, they will begin with a parade, which will...
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Barrington Art Festival returns to help village celebrate 150th anniversaryMay 19, 2015 11:00 pm - More than 130 artists from around the world will display and sell their art in Barrington this weekend when the 6th annual Barrington Art Festival returns to village's d...
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Budget-friendly events: Free Rockin' in the Park concerts return to RosemontMay 19, 2015 6:00 am - Top pick Go Rockin' in the Park Rosemont's Rockin' in the Park summer concert series kicks off with Johnny Russler and The Beach Bums Band performing rock, reg...
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Mt. Prospect Jaycees carnival opens ThursdayMay 17, 2015 11:00 pm - In another harbinger of summer, the first major carnival of the season in the Northwest suburbs opens Thursday. The Mount Prospect Jaycees are again preparing to host th...
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Sunday picks: Jersey Boy croons at NCCMay 17, 2015 6:00 am - Vocal tributes See former "Jersey Boys" cast member John Michael Coppola perform his show "A Jersey Voice: Sinatra to Springsteen and Everyone in Between" tonight a...
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Weekend picks: Naperville brings Civil War to lifeMay 16, 2015 6:00 am - Civil War Days More than 300 re-enactors bring the past to life as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is commemorated during Civil War Days at Naper Settlement,...
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Take a step back in time at Naper Settlement's Civil War DaysMay 16, 2015 1:00 am - The afternoon battles are the visual highlight of Civil War Days this weekend at Naper Settlement, but visitors also are getting many other chances to learn more about w...
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Thousands JustPlay! in Carol StreamMay 16, 2015 1:00 am - It's not every day you can stroll into a single park and try out iceless skating and a driving simulator, practice your golf and field goal kicking, participate in a fre...
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Weekend picks: Iliza Shlesinger plays RosemontMay 15, 2015 6:00 am - Still ‘Standing' Catch comedian Iliza Shlesinger, a winner of NBC-TV's “Last Comic Standing,” live and in person at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Ro...