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Norridge Parks pool referendum passes; officials want to draw up plans for new pool by early fall

June 29, 2022 at 5:36 p.m.

It wasn't by much, but the Norridge Park District got the answer it hoped for in Tuesday's primary. Voters narrowly approved a referendum that allows the park district to replace...

Bluegrass Festival finally gets its 10th anniversary

June 29, 2022 at 11:54 a.m.

This year, the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary — even if it's two years later than expected. "This is our third try for our 10th anniversary," said...

Batavia’s Windmill City Festival is back at the usual time with a carnival

June 28, 2022 at 1:35 p.m.

Batavia's Windmill City Festival has a long history in the town, dating back to 1956. After a cancellation in 2020 and moving the date last year, the three-day festival is...

Tinley Park exhibition features Log Cabin Center artists

June 24, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

When Julie Dekker, gallery director of the Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park, started working with organizers of the Log Cabin Center for the Arts in Palos Heights, her...

Glen Ellyn debuts Summer Break at the Lake July 1

June 22, 2022 at 1:04 p.m.

The Cardboard Regatta had been a staple event in Glen Ellyn for decades, in which people built their own watercraft out of only cardboard and tape to race around a...

Lincolnshire’s Red, White and Boom! festival expands to new July 3 location

June 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

For the last 40 years, the Red, White and Boom! Festival has been one of Lincolnshire's signature events, attracting people over two days to enjoy carnival rides, listen to live...

Mundelein Community Days returns to 4-day format

June 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

The Mundelein Community Days Festival has traditionally been one of Lake County's biggest 4th of July festivals, bringing together live music, carnival rides, kids' activities and fireworks to help celebrate...

Buffalo Creek hosts free patriotic concert July 4

June 22, 2022 at 11:15 a.m.

What's a 4th of July celebration without patriotic music? The Lake County Orchestra will be providing the soundtrack to your holiday with a free concert at the Buffalo Creek Brewing...

Spend a day in the past at Bristol Renaissance Faire

June 22, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.

For the last 35 years, Illinois residents haven't had to travel far to arrive at the year 1574 — just across the Wisconsin border. The Bristol Renaissance Faire will celebrate...

Homer Fest will be held June 27-30 this year. (Daily Southtown staff)

Homerfest celebrates Homer Glen’s incorporation with food, music, kids fun

June 16, 2022 at 2:31 p.m.

America has the 4th of July to recognize its independence. Homer Glen started HomerFest to celebrate its 10th anniversary of incorporation in 2011. "It was such a success that we...

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