Festivals and Fairs
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Dog Day at Frontier DaysJul 06, 2014 1:01 am - The dogs had their day during the Frontier Days pet parade Sunday at Arlington Heights' Recreation Park. More than 50 pets, mostly dogs but also a cat and a guinea pig, ...
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Thousands turn out for Mundelein paradeJul 06, 2014 1:01 am - Mundelein proved Sunday that a July 6 parade can be just as festive as one held on the fourth. You didn't even have to live in Mundelein to enjoy Sunday's Mundelein Comm...
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6 questions with George ThorogoodJul 05, 2014 9:00 am - Known for classic rock radio staples like “Move It On Over” and “Bad to the Bone,” bluesy rock 'n' rollers George Thorogood and The Destroyers are celebrating their 40th...
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Ribfest's first Hispanic Day draws thousandsJul 05, 2014 1:01 am - Leonor Castro and Pedro Sanchez swayed in rhythm to a Brazilian jazz tune, oblivious to the fact that they were the only ones dancing while thousands of others were busy...
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31 committees, 4,000 volunteers who make Ribfest runJul 04, 2014 11:01 am - Naperville Exchange Club members divide themselves into 31 committees to plan, organize and host Ribfest each year. All 31 are necessary, Ribfest spokesman Don Emery say...
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Parades, picnics, festivals, fireworks as suburbs celebrate FourthJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - A healthy dose of good ol' Americana came to hometown streets, parks and backyard picnics Friday as suburban residents celebrated our nation's freedom with Fourth of Jul...
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Festive FourthJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - With a beautiful day as the backdrop, people are celebrating throughout the suburbs with parades, festivals, picnics and concerts. Still making plans? Get the scoop on f...
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The top six fireworks shows in the suburbsJul 03, 2014 5:00 am - Highlights in the skies: Some top suburban fireworks shows
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Lincolnshire celebrates with a party in the parkJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - Boys lined up along the street eating snow cones and ice cream to watch classic cars arrive at Lincolnshire's Red, White & Boom celebration Thursday night. Families pac...
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Bartlett starts its Fourth of July celebrationJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - Bartlett once again will celebrate the Fourth with events including a carnival, music, turtle races, pedal tractor pull, kids activities, fireworks and a parade. The eve...