Festivals and Fairs
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22nd annual Pumpkinfest returns to Didier Farms in LincolnshireOct 01, 2014 1:01 am - Cornstalks and pumpkins at the entrance of Pumpkinfest produced a warm welcome for families and excited schoolchildren who entered Didier Farms in Lincolnshire on Wednes...
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Long Grove to celebrate its German roots with OktoberfestSep 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Experience German cuisine, beer, live music and fun for the whole family Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5 and 11-12, when Long Grove holds an Oktoberfest to celebrate its G...
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Fall glory: Pumpkin Weekends, Paws in the ParkSep 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Sweet as it is, the fall season is just too short. Dazzling autumn leaves and their brilliant colors burst onto the scene suddenly, only to be whisked away on the next w...
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Weekend picks: Local 'Idol' Lee DeWyze plays acoustic showSep 30, 2014 4:30 pm - Ex-'Idol' returns Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze, who was crowned (with much fanfare) the Season Nine winner of “American Idol” in 2010, has launched a new phase ...
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Morton Arboretum opens Scarecrow Trail to celebrate fallSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - It isn't easy being a crow. Think about it. When we humans see a robin in March, we say, "Golly, there's a robin! Spring must be just around the corner!" We talk about ...
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Hoffman Estates Hispanic Fiesta Oct. 11Sep 29, 2014 1:01 am - The village of Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission will celebrate the community's diverse culture by sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Fiesta from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ...
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Sunday picks: The Black Keys bring Cage to the United CenterSep 27, 2014 6:00 am - All keyed up Hear song hits like “Tighten Up,” “Lonely Boy” and more when The Black Keys brings its Turn Blue World Tour with Cage the Elephant this weekend to the ...
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Weekend picks: Scotty McCreery helps you get your country onSep 27, 2014 6:00 am - Country idol Scotty McCreery, the season 10 winner of “American Idol,” performs country hits like “See You Tonight,” “The Trouble with Girls” and more on Saturday a...
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Fall Fest continues in HuntleySep 27, 2014 1:01 am - Huntley's three-day Fall Fest celebration will continue Sunday with three main stage concerts along with seasonal events that include everything from a scarecrow contest...
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Wander acres of corn mazes this fall at suburban farmsSep 26, 2014 5:45 am - For many, wandering through the stalks of a suburban corn maze is an autumn tradition. This time of year, a number of local farms welcome visitors to stroll through maze...