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116th annual Swedish Midsummer Festival returns to Geneva June 21Jun 15, 2026 12:29 pm - Geneva's Swedish Midsummer Festival on June 21 combines Father's Day with traditional Scandinavian culture, offering Swedish meatballs, folk dancing, Viking reenactors, a historic Viking ship replica tour, and the iconic noon maypole raising ceremony at Good Templar Park.
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LHS graduates earn national and international chemistry honorsJun 15, 2026 12:17 pm - Community High School District 128 has announced the outstanding achievements of recent Libertyville High School graduates Eli Cui and Eddy Li, who continue to distinguish themselves in the field of chemistry both nationally and internationally.
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Top Chicagoland chefs face off at Culinary Fight Club’s Bougie Burger Battle in Long GroveJun 15, 2026 11:25 am - Culinary Fight Club returns to Long Grove for its Season XI competition, The Bougie Burger Battle, where some of Chicagoland’s most talented chefs, pitmasters, culinary instructors, and private chefs will compete to create the ultimate gourmet burger.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes Bobby Francis to the podium June 18Jun 15, 2026 11:10 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band’s June 18 concert features guest conductor Bobby Francis. The program includes energetic pieces like Dennis Llinas’ “O La Chancla” featuring Cuban merengue rhythms, and Viet Cuong’s “Second Nature” which showcases the saxophone section's technical skills.
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Juneteenth celebration in Bloomingdale to honor freedom, culture and communityJun 15, 2026 12:09 am - State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock invites residents, families, and community leaders to attend a special Juneteenth Celebration commemorating freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our communities and nation.
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Prairie Fest brings music, wrestling and fireworks to Wood DaleJun 14, 2026 11:42 pm - Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest returns June 18-21 at Community Park with four days of family entertainment including tribute bands, carnival rides, fireworks, a wrestling show, and children’s activities.
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Elgin’s New Citizen Recognition Ceremony marks 26 years of welcoming immigrantsJun 14, 2026 10:19 pm - Elgin's 26th annual New Citizen Recognition Ceremony will be held June 23 at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom, celebrating new citizens from various countries with city officials and community members in attendance.
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Wood Dale schedules storm debris collection for June 15Jun 12, 2026 10:18 pm - In response to damage caused by recent storms, the city of Wood Dale has scheduled brush collection the week of June 15.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers spotlights influential Chicago area womenJun 12, 2026 9:55 pm - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers partners with Elmhurst History Museum to present three biographical performances celebrating influential Chicago-area women as part of the "History of Her" exhibit.
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Power of Place: America 250’ outdoor art installationJun 12, 2026 9:17 pm - Lombard Historical Society presents “Power of Place: America 250,” an outdoor art exhibition at Lilacia Park and the historical society from June 15 through Sept. 6. The celebration continues Sept. 5 with the fifth annual Food Truck Social, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities while serving as the organization's biggest annual fundraiser.