Festivals and Fairs
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Taste of Glen Ellyn organizers expand festival to four daysMay 16, 2012 8:10 am - Organizers of the Taste of Glen Ellyn are inviting locals and others alike to kick off the weekend early in the village’s downtown and to plan for an extra day of f...
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Des Plaines Spring Fun Fair is May 19May 16, 2012 8:00 am - The annual Des Plaines Park District Spring Fun Fair will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road, and across the st...
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Our guide to the summer festivals of 2012May 12, 2012 11:00 pm - SEPTEMBER Antioch Arts and Crafts Faire, on Toft Street and in the adjoining parking lot, Antioch: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sep...
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Tammy McCann, big band at Metropolis for Memorial DayMay 08, 2012 8:20 am - On May 26, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will hold a Memorial Day concert featuring nationally acclaimed jazz singer Tammy McCann and an 18-piece big band performing...
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Take historic trolley tour in St. Charles, visit art showMay 05, 2012 9:42 am - Free historic trolley tours of Downtown St. Charles will be available to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. These tours are being organized by the Downto...
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Senior Day at track expected to be bigger than everMay 05, 2012 9:41 am - By all indications, the 24th annual Senior Celebration Day, 11:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the Arlington Park Racecourse, is poised to set a record in attenda...
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Volunteers sought for Gilberts Community DaysMay 03, 2012 3:00 pm - Gilberts trustees are looking for volunteers to make their Community Days summer festival as successful as it was last year. They have estimated that they will need 30 ...
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Rolling Meadows mayor vows to save July 4 paradeApr 30, 2012 11:00 am - Although Rolling Meadows pulled its funding for the annual July Fourth parade this year due to budget constraints, Mayor Tom Rooney is hoping to get a less-expensive, co...
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Warren High sophomore leads beautification of Lake County FairgroundsApr 28, 2012 11:00 am - Warren Township High School student Jenelle Brodzik received an outpouring of support Saturday in her effort to beautify the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. Donati...
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Hoffman Estates Celtic Fest celebrates Irish and Scottish heritageApr 28, 2012 10:02 am - Hoffman Estates held its first ever Celtic Fest on Saturday, April 29 at the Sears Centre Arena to celebrate Irish and Scottish heritage in the suburbs. Entertainment i...