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Artist chosen for new mural in downtown Des Plaines

By Russell Lissau
Aug 12, 2026 2:45 pm - An artist whose work is on display throughout the Chicago area has been selected to paint Des Plaines’ latest public mural.
Explore modern art at St. Charles Public Library program

By Denise Blaszynski, St. Charles Public Library
Aug 11, 2026 11:00 pm - Art historian Timothy Campbell presents "New Art History" lecture series exploring modern art movements from surrealism to organic architecture, at St. Charles Public Library on Aug. 27.
Things to do Aug. 14-20: Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more

By Luke Zurawski
Aug 11, 2026 7:27 pm - Mark your calendar for Fan Expo Chicago, Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.
Best Bets: ‘Lord of the Rings’ reunion in Rosemont for Fan Expo Chicago

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 11, 2026 2:16 pm - This week in the suburbs: dozens of celebrities converge in Rosemont for the annual Fan Expo Chicago; seminal post-punk band The Violent Femmes play Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and St. Charles hosts its annual plein air art fair.
Fine Line showcases over 30 artists in sculpture exhibition

Submitted by Fine Line Creative Arts
Aug 07, 2026 7:00 pm - The Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting "Sculpture at the Kavanagh Gallery," an annual exhibition featuring over 30 regional artists through Aug. 19.
Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2026

Daily Herald report
Aug 06, 2026 9:46 am - The top finishers in July’s amateur photo contest showcase the rich colors of nature.
Over 60 vendors of arts and oddities to line Elgin’s Riverside Drive for annual Area 22 fair

By Mike Danahey | For the Elgin Courier-News
Aug 05, 2026 1:43 pm - The third annual Area 22 Arts, Crafts + Oddities Fair returns to downtown Elgin on Saturday, Aug. 8, featuring over 60 artist vendors, unique attractions, and expanded food offerings.
Park Ridge passes mural program in split vote

By Jesse Wright
Aug 05, 2026 11:37 am - The Park Ridge City Council narrowly approved a mural program that may see civic pride on display on public buildings around town.
Things to do Aug. 7-13: McHenry County Fair, Smoke & Irons Music Fest, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

By Luke Zurawski
Aug 04, 2026 2:16 pm - Mark your calendar for McHenry County Fair, Warrenville Summer Daze, Smoke and Irons Music Fest, Jamboree Days, Gurnee Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.
New art exhibition at Des Plaines Public Library

Daily Herald report
Aug 03, 2026 1:14 pm - An exhibit featuring paintings by two members of the Des Plaines Art Guild has opened at the Des Plaines Public Library.

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