Festivals and Fairs
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ItascaFest preparing for opening nightJul 09, 2014 1:01 am - More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the 25th annual ItascaFest celebration that begins its four-day run on Thursday. The festival in Washington Park at 350 E....
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Wauconda car show:Jul 09, 2014 1:01 am - Wauconda will host Motors on Main cruise nights on July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. The gatherings will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street between Route 176 and Bangs Str...
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Glen Ellyn woman upset with roped-off parkways at paradeJul 09, 2014 1:00 am - A Glen Ellyn woman says the selfishness of some residents who staked out large areas in their parkways to watch the village's Fourth of July parade — to the exclusion of...
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Healthy West Chicago to hand out survey at Railroad DaysJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Volunteers representing Healthy West Chicago are hoping for an enthusiastic response to a short survey they will be distributing and/or administering this weekend at Rai...
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Long-running fair bringing art to Naper SettlementJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - More than 100 artists will display their works this weekend when the 55th annual Naperville Woman's Club Juried Art Fair returns to Naper Settlement. The fair will be op...
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Chili Cook Off returns to Downers GroveJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Is your chili worth $500? Could it even be the best in the country? You'll have a chance to find out in September when the second annual Chilympics Chili Cook Off retur...
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Artists with special needs find spot in Buffalo Grove showJul 08, 2014 11:00 pm - One of the premiere fine arts festival in the suburbs, and the nation, is back in Buffalo Grove this weekend. The Buffalo Grove Art Festival, now in its 12th year, draws...
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It's barbecue fest weekend in the Fox ValleyJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Two local festivals coming up this weekend share a common goal: raising money for a good cause. Though they are separate events, Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest and t...
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Glendale Heights Fest ready for spin in spotlightJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - Crews were piecing together carnival rides, lugging trash cans and building a stage Tuesday as they transformed Camera Park from peaceful green space into ground zero fo...
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Wheaton brewing up some summer funJul 08, 2014 1:00 am - Ale is one of the oldest beverages, spanning thousands of years and cultures all over the globe, each using unique methods to brew this fermented and beloved concoction....