Funk Circus News Today

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

From Gilberts Community Days to Bitter Jester in Highland Park to the Lake in the Hills Skate, Bike & Roll to Concerts in the Park in Mundelein to the Naperville Kite Fly, there are a plethora of fairs and festivals to choose from this weekend. Let the fun begin!

Festival season is finally here! Check out all of the suburban fairs, outdoor concerts, art shows, cruise nights, festivals, parades and more happening over the next week.

The New Kids on the Block host the Blockcon fan convention in Rosemont, Ralph Covert plays Hey Nonny, Cirque du Soleil brings "Corteo" to the NOW Arena and much more.

Festival season is finally here! Check out all of the suburban fairs, outdoor concerts, art shows, cruise nights, festivals, parades and more happening over the course of this next week.

The Tri State Regatta will sail into St. Joseph on September 3, and the St. Joseph River Yacht Club will celebrate with the annual Tri-State Regatta Party. Club

The Tri State Regatta will sail into St. Joseph on September 3, and the St. Joseph River Yacht Club will celebrate with the annual Tri-State Regatta Party. Club

Returning for its 93rd year, the Lake County Fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of Lake County by combining old-fashioned traditions with all new fun and activities.

Spend some time exploring Chicago Blues Fest, the Rolling Meadows Block Party, the Global Arts Festival in Bartlett, the Mundelein Craft Beer Festival and many more fests this weekend. Plus, there are tons of summer concerts happening all over the suburbs, too.

The Cream of Wheaton is returning to its beginnings after a two-year hiatus, with three blocks of carnival rides, local food, live entertainment, a beer garden, business expo, the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K, and art and craft vendors.