Festivals and Fairs
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Villa Park Summerfest adds extra evening of attractionsJun 20, 2012 8:00 am - After six successful years, Villa Park Summerfest is expanding to add Friday night festivities to a full slate of activities Saturday. From 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 22...
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Zip line, ethnic food add excitement to Geneva’s 63rd annual Swedish DaysJun 16, 2012 8:56 am - New events join old traditions at Geneva’s 63rd annual Swedish Days
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Most suburbs keeping fireworks displaysJun 16, 2012 8:00 am - Jon Wilson's livelihood depends upon the irrevocable link between fireworks and the 4th of July. A show coordinator at Pyrotecnico, the company that organizes the firewo...
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Antioch summer bazaar:Jun 15, 2012 7:22 pm - Antioch’s summer bazaar will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in downtown Antioch, with an arts and crafts fair, antiques and collectibles fair ...
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Miss Antioch pageant:Jun 15, 2012 7:20 pm - This year’s annual Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Antioch pageants will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Antioch High School Auditorium. Miss Antioch will receive sc...
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Budget cuts won’t affect West Dundee festivalsJun 14, 2012 2:44 pm - Even though West Dundee officials are trimming their expenses after losing more than $300,000 to the closing of the Best Buy store, the budget knife will not cut the ann...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...
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Northwest Fourth Fest needs volunteersJun 13, 2012 4:48 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates is seeking volunteers for the first ever Northwest Fourth Fest at the Sears Centre Arena. Volunteers are needed for two to three hour shif...
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Mundelein festival offers mix of old and newJun 13, 2012 4:05 pm - Mundelein’s annual Community Days festival will feature some new events, classic attractions and an unusual schedule when it launches at the end of the month. The multid...
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Elk Grove RotaryFest will run through weekendJun 13, 2012 12:00 pm - Carnival rides, live bands, food and beer, and fireworks are sure signs that the summer festival season has begun. The annual Elk Grove RotaryFest, among the first North...