Festivals and Fairs
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Spring weather a welcome backdrop for Lombard's Lilac ParadeMay 18, 2014 1:01 am - Given the nastiness of the past winter, and the fact that snow fell in the suburbs just a few days ago, many spectators at the annual Lilac Parade in Lombard on Sunday d...
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Weekend picks: Blue Oyster Cult hits the ArcadaMay 17, 2014 5:00 am - 'Reaper' men: If you love heavy metal music, then don't miss the appearance of the band Blue Oyster Cult this Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Ch...
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Fans honor Dennis Hopper at 'Easy Rider' festivalMay 17, 2014 1:01 am - TAOS, N.M. - Motorcyclists and movie fanatics from as far away as Canada have made the pilgrimage to northern New Mexico to celebrate Dennis Hopper and his iconic counte...
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Goliath coaster 'topped off' at Great AmericaMay 17, 2014 1:01 am - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Friday put the last piece in place at the top of its new Goliath roller coaster, which will open to the public in a few weeks. The a...
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Expert presents 'Lilac Basics' in LombardMay 16, 2014 1:01 am - In the spirit of Lilac Time, the village of Lombard held an informational "Lilacs 101" class Friday at village hall. Lombard resident and lilac expert Marymae Meyer led ...
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New faces, old traditions part of Lombard's Lilac ParadeMay 14, 2014 5:30 am - Anyone attending Lombard's annual Lilac Parade Sunday will be sure to spot lots of tradition, from the smiling Lilac Queen and her court to purple floats and decorations...
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Glueckert family honoring veterans in Arlington Hts. Memorial Day ParadeMay 14, 2014 1:01 am - For a second year, Glueckert Funeral Home is looking for veterans and their relatives and friends to march in the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade as part of the Ho...
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Flash back to 1860s during Civil War Days at Naper SettlementMay 14, 2014 1:00 am - Civil War Days returns to Naper Settlement this weekend with mock battles scheduled for 2:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, at the living-history museum. ...
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Naperville's Ribfest planning inaugural Hispanic DayMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - Organizers of Naperville's annual Ribfest celebration will reach out to a specific cultural group for the first time this year when they sponsor Hispanic Day on Saturday...
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Weekend picks: Film fest celebrates Orson WellesMay 11, 2014 11:00 pm - Welles Film Festival: The Woodstock Theatre and the Woodstock Celebrates organization team up to present the three-day Welles Film Festival, honoring the late legend...