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DuPage County native Aaron Williams puts area artists in the spotlight as the 11th annual Homegrown Arts & Music Festival hits Lisles BaseCamp Pub Saturday.

County fairs roll into the suburbs this week, along with the Homegrown Arts & Music Festival, Cantigny Summer Nights, movies in the parks and more.

Naperville Tornado Relief organizers are hosting a "Picture with Santa" event to benefit Naperville residents whose yards were severely damaged in last years tornado.

The Venue hosts a tribute to Jay Bennett, Daughtry plays the Genesee Theatre, Erykah Badu hits Ravinia, The Million Reasons take the stage again, and much more.

The days may be getting shorter, but the list of music festivals coming up in Chicago and the suburbs this late summer and early fall is still lengthy.

Since 2013, hundreds of local musicians have crossed the Homegrown Arts & Music Festival stages. On Saturday, the fest celebrates its 10th year bringing artists and fans together.

Calling all county fair fans: This week, make plans to attend the annual Lake County, DuPage County and McHenry County Fairs. Plus, check out the Streamwood Summer Celebration, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Founders Days, Northbrook Days and the many National Night Out events happening Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Here are the top 100 largest PPP loans provided to small businesses in the first quarter of 2021 in ZIP Code 60532, according to the US Small Business Administration.