Festivals and Fairs
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Volunteers, funding needed for Lombard's Lilac ParadeJan 09, 2015 12:01 am - A few months ago, members of Lombard's Lilac Festival Parade Committee were scrambling to find volunteers. Now, the number of helpers is at a reasonable level, but the c...
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Festival brings Asian culture to Benedictine UniversityJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - Cooking demonstrations. Ping-Pong exhibition. Food. Art. Shopping. Colorful costumes. The Festival of Asia at Benedictine University brings a taste of the Far East to th...
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AC/DC, Jack White headline Coachella festival lineupJan 06, 2015 4:15 pm - NEW YORK - AC/DC, Jack White and Drake will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April. The popular outdoor event will also include Interpol, David G...
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Dreaming of fun at suburban festsDec 31, 2014 11:01 pm - Explore Irish culture, taste delectable chocolate, listen to classic pop - festivals in the Northwest suburbs offer it all
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From ribs to monster truck, DuPage County has a fest for itDec 31, 2014 11:01 pm - Ribs. Monster trucks. Hot air balloons. You name it, and there's a good chance DuPage County has a festival built around it. Here's a rundown of some of our most promine...
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Food, fun and music highlight summer festivals in Lake CountyDec 31, 2014 11:01 pm - Summertime is festival time in Lake County as communities celebrate the warm weather with food, music and fun. There's plenty of variety from the smaller, local events t...
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New Year starts early for the preschool set in Des Plaines and SchaumburgDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - The sound of noisemakers pierced the air as 400 brightly colored balloons descended to the floor, as more than 40 children and their parents rang in the new year, albeit...
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Kids meet Santa at Lambs Farm breakfastDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - With only a few more days before Christmas, children had a chance to meet with St. Nick at Lambs Farm's last Breakfast with Santa event for the season. "At the Magnolia ...
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Gather around the campfire to mark winter solsticeDec 17, 2014 6:01 am - Gather around the campfire as the sun sets on Sunday, Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its annual Winter Sol...
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Lincolnshire looking for volunteersDec 14, 2014 12:01 am - Lincolnshire is seeking volunteers to help plan the 2015 4th of July community celebration. Anyone interested in serving on the planning committee or volunteering should...