Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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Private groups keep Fourth of July festivals booming in suburbsJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - When Libertyville resident Joe Massarelli was a kid, he spent every Fourth of July with his family, watching the sky light up in all colors at the village's annual firew...
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Rotaryfest 2010 was a total triumphJun 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Rotary Club of Elk Grove, I would like to personally thank the mayor of Elk Grove, the board of trustees, the Elk Grove police and fire departments, Elk...
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All aboard shuttle for Frontier DaysJun 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Frontier Days is coming! We are very excited to celebrate our 35th year as the premiere festival in the Northwest suburbs. It is an amazing place to meet friends and fam...
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Arlington Park fireworks to get on track July 3Jun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Celebrate Independence Day with a big fireworks show July 3 at Arlington Park racecourse at Euclid Avenue and New Wilke Road. The track will have a more than 30 minute f...
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Check your local July 4th parade timeJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Sunday parades move to afternoons to accommodate church services