Festivals and Fairs
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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 ...
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Join Great Lakes Naval Station to celebrate Independence DayJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Join the Great Lakes Naval Station in celebrating freedom and patriotism at one of Lake County's largest Fourth of July celebrations with two days of music, fun and fire...
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Lee DeWyze plays Aurora's RiverEdge todayJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - Lee DeWyze loves being on the road. But the Mount Prospect native admits he doesn't get much opportunity to visit the suburbs he where he grew up. When he's not touring,...
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Organizers busy setting up Taste of LombardJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - Volunteers were busy setting up tents and tables and carnival rides were starting to take shape Monday in Lombard's Madison Meadow Park. The preparations were for the T...
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Naperville's Ribfest offers 'music, families, fun, food'Jun 30, 2014 1:00 am - Ribs will be on the menus of a dozen vendors and in the bellies of thousands of visitors when Naperville's 27th annual Ribfest opens Thursday near downtown. Sponsored by...
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Festival celebrates Palatine's "Hometown" feelJun 29, 2014 11:00 pm - Live music, fireworks, a parade and carnival rides will be among the highlights this week as the Palatine Jaycees host the 57th annual Hometown Fest, which kicks off Wed...