Next top Must-Attend Events in Illinois

As a national transportation hub, Illinois is a major destination for millions of people each year. From the glittering skyscrapers of Chicago to the wind-swept plains of the south, Illinois offers a variety of activities to suit almost any traveler. As the home state of Abraham Lincoln, Illinois also tempts history buffs with its rich landscape of historical sites.

  • Old Town Historic District Chicago, IL 60614 in CHICAGO, IL

Chosen by professional curators, over 250 artists participate in this annual June weekend event in the historic district of Old Town. Works consist of every medium available and the festival represents one of the largest in the country. The fair also includes a tour of approximately 50 local gardens. A children's corner provides the chance for youngsters to channel their inner artist and a food court provides refreshments.

  • Address: work 900 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607 Map It in CHICAGO, IL

This mid June weekend event showcases the culinary talents of restaurateurs along a six-block stretch. Guests have the chance to indulge in numerous specialty foods. The festival also offers specially selected arts and crafts exhibits that showcase everything from traditional art to clothing and jewelry. Different stages located along the city streets feature live entertainment.

Main cities in Illinois

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Chicago, IL
1996 events
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Springfield, IL
246 events
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Peoria, IL
192 events
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Naperville, IL
160 events
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Champaign, IL
156 events
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Wheaton, IL
147 events
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Plainfield, IL
112 events
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Rockford, IL
110 events
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Schaumburg, IL
105 events
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Barrington, IL
98 events
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Aurora, IL
94 events
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Joliet, IL
92 events
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Evanston, IL
89 events
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Crystal Lake, IL
88 events
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Grayslake, IL
86 events
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Urbana, IL
84 events
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Woodstock, IL
83 events
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Bloomington, IL
81 events
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Sullivan, IL
75 events
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Glen Ellyn, IL
74 events
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Rock Island, IL
74 events
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Mchenry, IL
73 events
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Elmhurst, IL
72 events
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Normal, IL
72 events

Counties in Illinois

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ADAMS
5 cities
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ALEXANDER
5 cities
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BOND
4 cities
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BOONE
5 cities
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BUREAU
11 cities
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CALHOUN
1 cities
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CARROLL
5 cities
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CASS
2 cities
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CHAMPAIGN
15 cities
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CHRISTIAN
1 cities
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CLARK
1 cities
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CLAY
5 cities
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CLINTON
11 cities
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COLES
4 cities
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COOK
101 cities
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CUMBERLAND
1 cities
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DEKALB
11 cities
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DEWITT
3 cities
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DOUGLAS
7 cities
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DUPAGE
23 cities
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EDGAR
5 cities
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EDWARDS
3 cities
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EFFINGHAM
5 cities
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FAYETTE
7 cities
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FORD
2 cities
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FRANKLIN
13 cities
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FULTON
16 cities
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GRUNDY
12 cities
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HANCOCK
2 cities
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HENDERSON
4 cities
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HENRY
13 cities
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IROQUOIS
7 cities
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JACKSON
6 cities
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JEFFERSON
3 cities
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JERSEY
5 cities
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JO DAVIESS
4 cities
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JOHNSON
1 cities
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KANE
20 cities
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KANKAKEE
15 cities
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KENDALL
9 cities
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KNOX
12 cities
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LA SALLE
20 cities
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LAKE
39 cities
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LEE
9 cities
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LIVINGSTON
9 cities
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LOGAN
12 cities
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MACON
11 cities
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MACOUPIN
4 cities
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MADISON
23 cities
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MARSHALL
1 cities
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MASON
1 cities
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MASSAC
1 cities
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MCDONOUGH
9 cities
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MCHENRY
26 cities
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MCLEAN
14 cities
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MERCER
7 cities
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MONROE
6 cities
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MORGAN
6 cities
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MOULTRIE
5 cities
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OGLE
5 cities
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PEORIA
11 cities
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PIATT
2 cities
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PUTNAM
5 cities
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RANDOLPH
3 cities
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ROCK ISLAND
13 cities
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SAINT CLAIR
25 cities
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SALINE
1 cities
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SANGAMON
17 cities
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SCHUYLER
1 cities
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SCOTT
1 cities
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SHELBY
5 cities
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STARK
2 cities
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STEPHENSON
11 cities
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TAZEWELL
14 cities
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VERMILION
12 cities
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WABASH
2 cities
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WASHINGTON
9 cities
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WAYNE
2 cities
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WHITE
2 cities
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WHITESIDE
5 cities
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WILL
21 cities
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WILLIAMSON
12 cities
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WINNEBAGO
9 cities
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WOODFORD
5 cities
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