Festivals and Fairs
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Contests galore at Batavia’s Windmill City FestivalJul 12, 2012 3:15 pm - If you have a competitive spirit, Batavia’s Windmill City Festival along the Riverwalk is the place to be this weekend. The event runs from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, July ...
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Barrington 4th floats win for their creativityJul 12, 2012 11:09 am - The Barrington 4th of July Parade Committee has named the winners of the Barrington parade float competition. A distinguished panel of judges tallied their review sheets...
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Drummer Paul Wertico headlines Jazz in Glen EllynJul 12, 2012 6:00 am - Drummer Paul Wertico can make jazz out of anything — even the kitchen sink. He’s bringing his Grammy-winning beats to Jazz in Glen Ellyn on Saturday as the evening’s hea...
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Drivers can renew licenses at Taste of ChicagoJul 11, 2012 6:48 pm - Got some business with the secretary of state? Want fries with that? Illinois residents who attend Taste of Chicago can renew their driver’s licenses or purchase their a...
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Venetian night set for Saturday in Round Lake BeachJul 11, 2012 12:51 pm - You can celebrate Round Lake Beach’s 75th anniversary this Saturday at its annual beach party and Venetian Night. The bash is set to run from 2 to 9 p.m. at Lake Front P...
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Railroad Days the perfect outing for families on a budgetJul 11, 2012 11:16 am - West Chicago’s Railroad Days began as a way to celebrate the role railroads played in the formation and development of the community. But now in its 38th year, the fest...
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David Cassidy headlines Des Plaines Summer FlingJul 11, 2012 10:00 am - David Cassidy should know his way to Des Plaines — after all, he played Rosemont just last year with the late Davy Jones. Cassidy, who can still coax a swoon or two from...
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Veterans to be honored at this year's Itasca FestJul 11, 2012 8:00 am - At this year's Itasca Fest, festival-goers can marvel at the Washington, D.C., World War II Memorial. In replica form, that is. Pillars of Honor Inc. transports an o...
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Get your gyro on at Elgin Greek FestJul 11, 2012 8:00 am - This weekend, Greek music, dancing, food and culture converge in one place in Elgin — St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, which will hold its 34th annual Greek Fest Frid...
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Asian carp fails to impress at TasteJul 11, 2012 7:33 am - Chefs at the Taste of Chicago have turned an environmental pest into lunch. Festival visitors got a chance Wednesday to munch on free sliders made of Asian carp, the inv...