Festivals and Fairs
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Where to see the skies light up this weekendJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - By day, this long Fourth of July holiday weekend will be filled with parades, carnival rides, swimming and hamburgers on the grill. But in the evening, we look to the sk...
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Economy takes toll on weekend celebrationsJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The 2010 Stanley Cup Champions might be a common sighting at many area Fourth of July celebrations this year. Although actual members of the Chicago Blackhawks and the r...
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Decorate a chair contestJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - All chairs for the fourth annual "Decorate a Chair" competition, sponsored by the Arlington Heights Arts Commission, should be brought to Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner S...
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Parades, festivals and fireworksJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Aurora/North Aurora Aurora/North Aurora Fireworks: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road. Friday, July 2 on the property bounded by Edge...
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Bartlett ready for Fourth of July festivalJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The Bartlett Fourth of July Committee, formed in August of 1992 by a few residents who wanted a "hometown celebration that would create memories for our children and our...
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Police warn of a 'zero-tolerance' policy this weekendJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Looking to celebrate the Fourth of July at home with your closest friends or family? If you do, be aware that any wrongdoings will not be taken lightly by area police of...
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Arlington Park to celebrate 100th Scouting anniversaryJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - With thousands of supporters lining Arlington Park's grandstand as the backdrop, the Northwest Suburban Council for Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the Fourth of Ju...
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Area chefs cook up some competition for Naperville RibfestJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Gearing up for his biggest competition of the year, Larry "Duce" Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue is hoping to reclaim the title of best ribs. "Obviously we are goin...
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Lions to host Mt. Prospects Fourth festivalJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Lions Club opens the 72nd annual Fourth of July Festival Wednesday, June 30, at Melas Park, Busse and Central roads. The festival runs June 30 to Sund...
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Local band sparks national interest with reggae-rock feelJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Four guys, three years and one crazy band. That's JoBu - just a bunch of 25-year-old Midwesterners with a touch of island fever. Evan Ryan and Matt Hines - who grew up...