Naperville Brazilian Fest expands to 2 days
For Juliana Gomes, the impetus for creating the Brazilian Festival sprang from conversations she had with other Brazilian immigrants living in the area. "I was talking to other Brazilian women,...
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Naperville art fair puts the emphasis on family fun
The Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair celebrates its 63rd anniversary this year, dating back to 1959. But before you get too impressed, think about this — the...
Wauconda Fest boasts 4 days of live bands
For many families in Lake County, Wauconda Fest has become an annual tradition. For the 43-year-old festival, which features carnival rides, a car show, an art fair, a huge variety...
BrightSide Theatre doubles its free shows in Naperville parks this summer
Naperville loves a good show tune. So this year, the park district will give people twice as many options to hear them. After a successful debut last summer — more...
Taste of Grayslake, complete with fireworks, kicks off Independence Day celebrations
Grayslake's Central Park is the type of place where you can put out a blanket and relax. Throw the football around. Enjoy a family picnic. At the Taste of Grayslake...
Long Grove Strawberry Fest returns with fruit-filled fun
Things can get a little messy at the Long Grove Strawberry Festival, which is just how they like it — at least when it comes to the pie-eating contest. The...
In Park Ridge, even the mayor has string lights in his backyard, but officials discover they’re illegal
Backyard string lights have become a popular sight in Park Ridge and elsewhere. The inexpensive, all-weather fixtures feature LED bulbs, making them energy efficient. They're easy to install and can...
Norridge referendum June 28 would replace pool; parks president says it’s leaking 1,000 gallons a day
When Norridge voters went to the polls in April 2021 to decide whether or not the park district could borrow $6.3 million to replace the city's pool, they said no...
Libertyville Days returns to Father’s Day weekend
After a move to August last year due to the pandemic, the Libertyville Days Festival returns to its usual June date this year. Once again, it offers just about everything...
Frankfort’s summer Sunday concerts mark 35 years
If something's been working well for 35 years, it makes sense to stick with it. Frankfort's summer tradition of Sunday night concerts at Breidert Green Park, known as Concerts on...