Festivals and Fairs
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Have a cold one:Jun 04, 2014 1:01 am - The 2014 Mundelein Craft Beer Festival is set for Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Metra station parking lot, 161 N. Archer Ave. Sponsored by Mundelein Community Connect...
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French Market opens in Prospect Hts.Jun 04, 2014 1:01 am - Prospect Heights' new French Market opened for the first time Wednesday at the city's Metra station, offering traditional farmers market fare like fresh vegetables and f...
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Italian feast celebrated this weekend in Des PlainesJun 03, 2014 11:00 pm - The 18th annual Italian Feast of SS. Crocifisso will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, on the grounds of Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road in Des Plai...
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Lake Villa will host its 14th annual Celebration of SummerJun 03, 2014 11:00 pm - While the calendar says it's spring, Lake Villa is set to kick off summer on Saturday, June 7. The 14th annual Celebration of Summer will take place in Lehmann Park, 148...
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Arlington Hts. Picnit in the Park June 6Jun 03, 2014 11:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District formally starts its summer season with Picnic in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at North School Park, Arlingto...
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Foreigner, Kenny Rogers slated for Du Quoin fairJun 03, 2014 1:01 am - DU QUOIN, Ill. - The iconic rock 'n' roll band Foreigner will be playing at the Du Quoin State Fair, and they'll be getting a bit of backup help from local teenagers. Or...
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Japan Festival this weekend in Arlington HeightsJun 02, 2014 11:00 pm - The 32nd Annual Japan Festival, a celebration and demonstration of Japanese culture, will be held this weekend at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 Goebbert Road in A...
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Waukegan hosts annual Ray Bradbury festivalJun 02, 2014 11:00 pm - The 15th Annual Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in Bowen Park in Waukegan. The festival is free and open ...
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Weekend picks: Trekkies, beam over to RosemontJun 02, 2014 6:00 am - Beam on over: Trekkies will be out in force for The Official Star Trek Convention, which prominently features appearances by actors William Shatner and Kate Mulgrew ...
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Carol Stream summer concert series opens June 5Jun 02, 2014 1:01 am - Carol Stream's Thursday night summer concert series opens June 5 with a performance by a dance band, Ear Candy, and continues through Aug. 14 at the Ross Ferraro Town Ce...