Festival news
Lake in the Hills officials said they are reviewing their procedures after a carnival that was shut down because of fights did not have a security plan as part of its village permit.
A plant sale starts at 9 a.m. Saturday with a wide selection of more than 2,000 natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and hanging baskets. It’s the main event of a downtown spring festival celebrating the start of the growing season.
This free event showcases the original, juried work of over 95 fine artists in a variety of mediums including ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography and more.
Star Wars Day is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1 in downtown Joliet.
The 78th annual La Grange Pet Parade will step off June 1
Cantigny Spring Fest will be held May 18
Sugar Ray will headline the Sound Stage at DeKalb’s 47th annual Corn Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24.
The event will feature Corvettes in varying vintages and styles, representing all facets of the model’s 70-year history.
Twelve retail locations will serve wine samples from Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa wineries to patrons as they shop.
The St. Charles Arts Council has a full slate of fun events for kids and adults in the coming months. Paint the Riverside kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11.
Proceeds from Wine on the Fox help offset the cost of Oswego's annual event programming and provide community amenities throughout the year.
Downtown Fulton's streets filled with festival-goers during 50th annual Dutch Days festival.
Oswegoland Park District Superintendent of Recreation Kristie Vest is hopeful the expected arrival of a bigger than normal brood of cicadas won’t negatively impact next month’s PrairieFest.
The Oswego Police Department is advising the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays on Saturday and Sunday because of the Wine on the Fox activities taking place at Hudson Crossing Park.
Lilac Time arrives Saturday, a nearly monthlong celebration that, while centering on the park, earns Lombard its singular status as the “Lilac Village.”