Festivals and Fairs
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Annual Ribfest to slab up Lake in the HillsJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - It will be a finger lickin' good time in Lake in the Hills this weekend, as the fifth annual Rockin' Rotary Ribfest is slated for a four-day stint in Sunset Park, 5200 M...
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A Greek sampler on tap for this weekend in ElginJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The vogue for Mediterranean freshness will return to Elgin this weekend as the St. Sophia Church kicks off its 32nd annual Greek Festival. The celebration will start at...
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Heat, hot bands keep attendance steady or up at local festivalsJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The sagging economy did not hurt attendance overall at the Northwest suburbs' Fourth of July festivals, and several fests report they had more visitors this year than la...
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Church hoping mechanical bull helps feed needyJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Congregation will use proceeds from Glendale Heights Fest to help build permanent pantry
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Cheap stuff: Mathis exhibition, Fly Fishing 101, Heritage FairJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Mother Nature Photography by Chicago area nature photographer Ray Mathis is featured in an exhibit in the gallery of the Barrington Area Library...
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Best bets: Louie Anderson, 'Idol' Allen, Kane Co. FairJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Laugh with Louie Zanies presents celebrity funny man Louie Anderson ("Life with Louie," "Family Feud") for a special stand-up comedy engagement this Saturday at P...
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Wheeling's lack of 4th spirit riles himJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - After 48 years of living in Wheeling, through the corruption to the present, I have never been as ashamed of this village as I am today. This will be my last word on thi...
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Images from Saturday paradesJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - ...
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Cheap stuff: Taste of Lombard, turtle races, ice cream socialJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - $10 and under Taste of Lombard Sample a wide variety of fare at the annual Taste of Lombard festival. Activities for guests of all ages include a car...
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No parade, no fireworks; Wheeling staying quiet for the FourthJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Is no parade better than a bad parade? Wheeling officials will find out on Monday. After getting some flak for last year's scaled back "hometown parade" - which had not...