Chris Gerke
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McHenry County Fair introduces its first Round Bale RumbleAug 03, 2026 12:41 pm - The McHenry County Fair (Aug 4-9) introduces its first Round Bale Rumble competition, where teams race to push massive hay bales. The weeklong fair features rodeo, quad racing, demolition derby, live music, food-eating contests, look-alike competitions, and various free family activities at the Woodstock fairgrounds.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off Thursday with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day Thursday, July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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Woodstock Folk Festival honors musical legacy with lifetime achievement and special tributesJul 15, 2026 11:37 pm - The 41st annual Woodstock Folk Festival returns July 19 to the historic Square, featuring artists from nine U.S. states and British Columbia performing Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, and Latin music under the theme “Building Community Through Music.”
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Cantigny’s Voyage en France explores French cultureJul 13, 2026 1:49 pm - Cantigny Park in Wheaton hosts its 19th annual Voyage en France on Sunday, July 19, featuring French cultural programming, live music, dance performances, soccer clinics with Chicago Fire coaches, French military reenactors, plein air painting, and more.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Northwest Bible Baptist Church celebrates golden anniversary with annual performance of Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’Mar 29, 2024 11:36 am - The majestic “Hallelujah Chorus” from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah will again be sung by the 160-voice combined choirs of Elgin’s Northwest Bible Baptist Church and...
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