Festivals and Fairs
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Mexican food at Ribfest? 9 questions with Sergio's CantinaJul 01, 2014 11:00 pm - Lindsey De Los Santos isn't exactly Sergio of Sergio's Cantina. But her husband is. Together they own a Mexican restaurant in Geneva, one that has the honor of being the...
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Dist. 300 ensemble books parade gigJul 01, 2014 11:00 pm - The Dundee Middle School Street Ensemble in which kids learn music by beating garbage cans, paint buckets, metal chairs, pots and pans and the like, has booked a parade ...
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8 questions with longtime ribber Uncle BubJul 01, 2014 11:00 pm - OK, so his name isn't actually Uncle Bub. It's Mark Link. But he's the owner of Uncle Bub's Award-Winning BBQ in Westmont, one of 12 ribbers setting up shop at the 27th ...
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6 tips for a good time at Naperville's RibfestJul 01, 2014 12:00 pm - 1. Park far away. No, seriously, park far away from the festival and take a shuttle from one of five locations: Naperville North High School, 899 Mill St.; the Burlingto...
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Eyes to the Skies ready to take flightJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - When Eyes to the Skies organizer Val Vlazny heard a cry for help as he was riding his bike through the streets of Lisle, the last place he expected it to come from was r...
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Fourth of July fireworks return to ElginJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - After years of partnering with a neighboring town, the city of Elgin is bringing its fireworks show back within city limits as part of its Fourth of July festivities. In...
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Northwest suburban Fourth of July festivals open WednesdayJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - The blockbuster Fourth of July festivals are finally here. In the Northwest suburbs, three open Wednesday - Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, the Lions Village Festiva...
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Plastic turtles, pedal tractors among highlights of Bartlett festivalJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - 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...
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Barrington's Fourth of July has something for everyoneJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - From a family run to benefit the arts to a crowd-pleasing fireworks show, patriotic parade, plenty of live music and a look back at the community's distinguished history...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest returns to the Sears Centre Thursday-SundayJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates, along with Hanover Township and the Hoffman Estates Park District, are bringing back Northwest Fourth-Fest, the area's biggest Fourth of ...