Festivals and Fairs
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New Des Plaines summer fest operator says event may lose money for at least another yearJan 21, 2015 12:00 am - The new operator of Des Plaines' downtown summer festival says he's going to try as hard as he can to break even on an event that's lost money for years, though he admit...
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Weekend picks: Husky Heroes show off at Morton ArboretumJan 20, 2015 1:00 pm - Mush! mush! See Siberian husky sled-pulling and speed demonstrations and find out about dog adoptions when the Husky Heroes event returns this weekend to the Morton...
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Des Plaines planning changes for Summer Fling festivalJan 20, 2015 4:30 am - Members of Des Plaines' special events commission want to give the city's downtown summer festival a makeover, which could include a new name and more local food vendors...
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Sam Smith tops hot Chicago tickets this weekendJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - While there are a lot of suburban entertainment options this weekend, here are five events well-worth the drive into the city: 1. Grammy favorite Sam Smith. The English...
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Taste of Lombard canceled, fireworks to continueJan 16, 2015 12:01 am - Village officials have decided to suspend Taste of Lombard this year due to what they call the "unforeseen dissolution" of the Lombard Jaycees, which sponsored the event...
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Budget-friendly fun: Meet Theo Rossi at Chicago Cycle ShowJan 13, 2015 11:45 am - Meet 'Sons of Anarchy' stars Get in line early Saturday to meet FX's “Sons of Anarchy” stars Theo Rossi (Juice), Kim Coates (Tig) and more at the 31st Annual Chicag...
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'Wild' author to appear at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show in RosemontJan 13, 2015 12:00 am - Meet the author of “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” whose book is currently a film starring Reese Witherspoon. Ride a camel. Tap into your own pers...
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Cardboard sled races to help highlight Addison's WinterfestJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - The organizers of Addison Park District's fourth annual Winterfest celebration have a deep, dark secret. If you've never been, Winterfest is the kind of free (but weath...
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Wheaton preps for first ice festivalJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Large, sparkling pieces of ice will be sawed and chiseled into detailed sculptures later this month during Wheaton's first ice festival. The new Ice(cubed) Festival is s...
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Glen Ellyn company among shows for debut puppet festJan 11, 2015 4:45 am - Strings attached, or a hands-on, tabletop approach? That's a provocative question when it comes to how best to manipulate a mermaid marionette named Miss Sandy Bottoms. ...